Dexter-Russell’s 11.5-inch Traditional cook’s fork holds meat steady as you carve, serve and check it for doneness. Dexter catalogs it as a shrimp fork, and shoppers search for it under that name. It is a cooking and serving fork, and Dexter rates it for small to medium cuts of meat, such as a roast chicken or a pork tenderloin.
The tines pin a roast to the board so the knife can slice cleanly, and they lift finished cuts to a platter. At the grill or griddle, the length keeps the hand back from the heat when turning sausages and chops. If you have been to a hibachi-style restaurant such as Benihana, you have likely seen this fork in use alongside the knife and flat spatula. It is too large for eating peel-and-eat shrimp or crab at the table.
Choosing a Dexter Cook’s Fork
For carving larger roasts and turkeys, the Dexter-Russell Traditional 13.5-inch Cook’s Fork adds length and leverage. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains how a carving fork works with a carving or slicing knife.
