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I can chart my progress as a cook by the growth of my spice collection. I started out with just a couple of spices, like granulated garlic and ground cinnamon, but then slowly added others like cumin, coriander, chili powder, curry powder, two kinds of paprika, everything bagel spice, Aleppo chili pepper, garam masala, and turmeric (plus whole spices like cloves, nutmeg, and star anise).
Suffice it to say, my spice drawer has exploded. I know that showing my spices the proper appreciation means storing them away from heat and light, which can degrade them and make them lose potency. So I was delighted when my newest kitchen had a roll-out spice rack, and more thrilled when my spice containers — these chic, round stainless steel capsules — fit inside perfectly.
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But I grew less thrilled as time went on and I actually tried cooking with them. Although I had spent years searching for a spice storage solution that was just the right combination of functional and aesthetically pleasing, and genuinely thought I had found it, the powdery rainbow mess in the bottom of my spice cabinet told me otherwise. No matter how careful I was to line up the stainless steel lids to cover the holes on the side of the containers after I was done using them, I couldn’t seem to avoid inadvertently dumping spices everywhere. And wasting perfectly good spices was worse than the mess. (If you’re wondering why I don’t just use the jars the spices come in, I usually bulk-buy my spices, which means they come in bags and need to be re-homed!)
Begrudgingly, I started the search again. I admit I’m pretty particular. Screw caps and tins aren’t easy to open in the heat of the moment. Kilner glass jars are cute, but too narrow to fit my fingers in for a pinch of what was inside — plus, breakable, a likely possibility in my kitchen. I wanted something minimal, and needed something that fit my spice rack.
I finally found it almost unexpectedly, while looking at the organizational wares of a Japanese company called Yamazaki Home. The bottles are sleek and square, but with rounded edges. Outside of the metal rack they come in, they fit perfectly two-by-two in my spice drawer. Which means I can finally get my entire spice collection in the upper rack — no more kneeling to hunt for cayenne. If you don’t have built-in spice storage and want to display your collection in the included rack, it’s a striking countertop display. Even if you don’t have the same sort of drawer that I have, what is key to know here is that the jars line up perfectly, without wasting any space at all.
These containers are also see-through, which helps with spice identification until I get labels on, and made of resin, so they’re not breakable. But the key is really the lid. It toggles one way to reveal holes for sprinkling, and the other way for a slot you can use to measure larger amounts of spices. I can literally do this one handed using only my thumb.
The only downside of this spice rack that I can see is the price. Forty bucks is steep for six jars, and I need about four times that amount. But it’s a price I’m willing to pay for the convenience and finally having a spill-free spice rack. And these were clearly built to last, so I can make the investment now and enjoy the containers for years to come.
Now, you may have them shoved in the back of a cabinet or maybe they’re sprawled out across your kitchen counters, but this all probably feels a little too cluttered for your liking. So what’s a spice lover to do? Luckily, there are a variety of organizational tools available for keeping everything from your paprika to your pumpkin spice in line. Below, we rounded up 15 of the best spice organizers you can get your hands on today. From classic jars and shelving to some more innovative finds, we promise you’ll find something you’ll love.
Have a spice organizer that you swear by? Tell us about your favorite organizing finds in the comments below!
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I like to cook, and although I’m no Julia Child, you can’t say my food is unseasoned. Whether I’m making risotto or roasting veggies, there’s always cause for a little more basil, or another dash of garlic powder, some extra black pepper, a sprinkle of sage — you get the idea. And, as you can imagine, my spice cabinet is overflowing with different powders and blends, some of them purchased long ago and swiftly forgotten. So, whenever I need to find an herb beyond my front row of favorites, the search always results in one big mess. I’m direly in need of a new organizational system to help declutter my cabinets. Thankfully, there are plenty of solutions out there — many of them reviewed here by our own writers. If you, too, could use some more order in your spice station, read on to see 10 of the best magnetic spice racks that’ll get your ingredients squared away neatly.
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There are a few corners of our kitchen that are especially susceptible to chaos — particularly if they don’t have strong organizational systems in place to begin with. One of the first that comes to mind? Bottles and bottles of spices.
Any good kitchen is (hopefully) stacked to the gills with quality spices meant to level up weeknight dinners and special occasion meals alike. But the fact of the matter is, spice bottles can be so annoying to organize. For starters, they tend to be on the smaller side and all different shapes and sizes, making a quality organization system hard to come by. Add to that the visual chaos of tons of different labels (and spice colors) and you have all the makings of a cabinet you basically …never want to open.
Enter: these ten genius spice organization systems that our editors love for solving exactly these types of problems. Over the years, our team has vetted the best of the best when it comes to all sorts of gear, spice rack organizers included. While these space-saving picks range in price and functionality, they’re all sure to calm at least one corner of kitchen chaos.
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If you’ve started spring cleaning in your kitchen, then there’s one area you’re likely to tackle at some point: your spice cabinet. Aside from the two important rules for organizing spices (store them away from heat and direct sunlight), there are a lot of different ways to store spices, depending on how much space you have to work with. We’ve reviewed magnetic racks, wall-mounted spice racks, and spice drawer organizers. And while all of these are wonderful options, we think you can never have too many choices when it comes to kitchen organization. Enter: the Lynk Professional Slide Out Spice Rack.
If you prefer keeping your spices in the cabinet, then this might be the best pull-out spice rack for organizing your jars. With two tiers and a compact design, this Amazon organizer will not only double your cabinet space, it will also make it so easy to find the spice you need. And with over 5,000 five-star ratings, these sliding spice shelves have clearly made a big impact on plenty of kitchens.
With easy-to-install steps and a high-quality steel design, this cabinet organizer slides out effortlessly so that you can quickly grab the spices you need. This particular model can hold roughly 20 average-sized spice jars, which is the perfect size for most home cooks. There are other sizes to choose from — including single-tier racks and wider racks that can hold up to 30 spices — but we like this version best because it can fit in narrow cabinets, too.
As one Amazon reviewer explained: “I purchased one of these, then a few days after purchased another one! I have this unique cabinet that is too skinny to use for anything and these racks fit perfectly for my spices. I was able to free up space in my other cabinet just by changing my storage capacity.”
One of the top Amazon spice racks, the Lynk Professional organizer is a breeze to install. There’s no measuring required — just use the two included screws, and you’ll be all set. Coming in at 8.5″ tall, it’ll fit just about any cabinet. Rather than wasting vertical space, you’ll instantly double your storage with its two-tiered design. Another reviewer commented, “I bought two of these organizing racks which take up the same shelf space but have space for 36 bottles now and it’s easier to get to them. I look forward to using this new setup and love how I have more room in my cabinets for other items.”
Of course, we can’t overlook the Instagram-worthy organization that will result from having these racks in your cabinet. “Wow! My favorite spice organizer!” another customer said. I can always see all of my spices: a must for the avid cook or the person who likes organization! They are HEAVY DUTY! I’ve had them several months and use them daily. Love them!”
Whether you’re looking to free up cabinet clutter, make use of unused space, or just get organized, this set of sliding spice racks is an easy way to upgrade just about any kitchen.
Erin writes about all things shopping-related for The Kitchn, including highlighting small cookware brands, testing cool products, or scoping out need-to-know sales. She’s also a regular at the Trader Joe’s cheese section and has a never-ending supply of tea at home.
