The best meals take time.

When prepping a feast, a little patience will go a long way — especially if you’re cooking something “low and slow,” allowing the flavors to steadily deepen and develop in the heat. Unfortunately, though, we can’t box up patience. Instead we’ve compiled this kit, ready and willing to take the heat in the kitchen. Break it out the next time you want to whip up something rich and delicious, be that ratatouille, a hearty chili, pulled pork, or otherwise.