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Most Creative Grilling Accessory
Charcoal Companion S’mores Grilling Basket
Most Creative Grilling Accessory
Charcoal Companion S’mores Grilling Basket
Pros
- Under $15
- Will toast up to 4 s’mores at a time
- Less messier and easier to toast entire sandwhich
Cons
- Takes a second to learn how to toast properly
There’s nothing better than s’mores on a summer night, and this special grilling basket will have you whipping up entire batches of s’mores with minimal mess. It takes a second to learn how to use, but a little rotation and angling over a grill fire will lead to perfectly toasted goodness.
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Pros
- Holds up to a six pack or three bottles of wine
- Insulating lid that will helps provide long-lasting ice cold temps
- Stackable and easy to store
Cons
- Bucket is heavier than one might think
“A bucket?” Yes a bucket. But this isn’t just any old random can you’ll find sitting around the house. This is Yeti’s Beverage Bucket, a double-walled insulated cooler with a special lid to store all your favorite drinks. It can hold up to a six pack or three bottles of wine, which makes it the ideal cooling companion for small gatherings.
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Best Grilling Subscription Box
Grill Masters Club BBQ Subscription Box
Best Grilling Subscription Box
Grill Masters Club BBQ Subscription Box
Pros
- Comes with wood chips, recipes, and grilling accessories too
- Opportunity to try sauces, rubs, and marinades you likely would’ve never encountered
- Can choose delivery on 1, 3, 6, or 12 months
Cons
- Naturally will encounter sauces or rubs you don’t particularly like
If you’re looking to expand your grilling horizons, Grill Masters Club is a subscription box that caters to aspiring pit masters. For $29.99 a month, you’ll receive a box of the best new sauces, rubs, marinades, wood chips, recipes, and grilling accessories. All you’ll have to do is light up the grill with your favorite cut.
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Best Wireless Thermometer
MEATER MEATER Plus Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
Best Wireless Thermometer
MEATER MEATER Plus Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
Now 20% Off
Pros
- Over 22,000 five-star Amazon reviews
- Versatile and up to 165 foot range
- Can use multiple thermometers to cook other meats
Cons
- On the higher end of wireless meat thermometers
MEATER’s thermometer is 100% wireless and able to carry a connection up to 33 ft away. All you have to do is set your preferred temperature of whatever you’re cooking, then the thermometer will notify your phone once the temperature is reached. What’s great is the rechargeable battery life on it lasts over 24 hours.
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Best Pizza Oven Attachment
Cuisinart Cuisinart CPO-700 Grill Top Pizza Oven Kit
Best Pizza Oven Attachment
Cuisinart Cuisinart CPO-700 Grill Top Pizza Oven Kit
Pros
- Integrated thermometer on top to measure temperatures
- Pizza gets crisp and cooked throughout
- Easy to store
Cons
- Can only cook up to 12″ x 12″
For the picky eaters who don’t want hot dogs and hamburgers at your cookout, this genius grill top will wow everyone with crispy pizza in only eight minutes. Just another reason to get grilling.
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Best Grill Brush
Weetiee Grill Brush and Scraper, Bristle Free
Best Grill Brush
Weetiee Grill Brush and Scraper, Bristle Free
Now 44% Off
Pros
- No small bristles that could fall off
- Stainless steel design
Cons
- On the higher end for a grill brush
We all saw the TikTok of the ER doctor sharing the story about the dangers of a wired grilling brush, right? This brill brush above is effective at scraping and, most importantly, bristle free.
Most Underrated Grilling Accessory
USA Pan Nonstick 3-Piece Cookie Baking Set
Most Underrated Grilling Accessory
USA Pan Nonstick 3-Piece Cookie Baking Set
Pros
- Long life span
- Nonstick surface
- All three pieces stack on top of each other nicely
Cons
- Need to make space for storing them
This three-piece nonstick baking set might not look exciting, but we love how efficient it is at carrying out (and bringing in) all your ingredients and supplies. Say hello to the unsung hero of the cookout.
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Best Grilling Accessory Under $20
Bear Paws The Original Shredder Claws
Best Grilling Accessory Under $20
Bear Paws The Original Shredder Claws
Now 20% Off
Pros
- Highly durable
- Under $15
Cons
- Only made for niche use
Bear Paws are the ultimate tool for shredding and pulling meat. Not only are they much easier to use than a knife and fork, but they’re also fun. The made-in-USA accessory is dishwasher safe and heat-resistant too. These are well worth a breaking a $20 for.
Best Utensils Set
Shinola Mackinac 4-Piece Barbecue Tool Set
Best Utensils Set
Shinola Mackinac 4-Piece Barbecue Tool Set
Pros
- Tools and carrying kit have long lifespan
- Stylish waxed canvas case
Cons
- Pricey for grill tools
Instead of buying a mega-set of utensils, we recommend a really good trio of essentials. This set comes with a spatula, tongs, and fork that are made from stainless steel and finished with teak handles. You also get a strong cotton canvas roll-up bag with leather straps. Who said utensils can’t be stylish?
Best BBQ Cookbook
Ten Speed Press Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto Cookbook
Best BBQ Cookbook
Ten Speed Press Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto Cookbook
Now 50% Off
Pros
- Great for beginners to BBQ-ing
- Most of the recipes are pretty simple to follow
Cons
- Advanced to intermediate BBQers will likely already have most of this knowlege
Admit it: you’re jealous of Aaron Franklin, who smokes meat so beautifully that people line up for hours to eat it. Here he shares his smoking secrets, along with recipes. The perfect primer to get your smoking game from average to legendary.
Best Cast-Iron Grilling Accessory
Lodge Cast Iron Cook-It-All
Best Cast-Iron Grilling Accessory
Lodge Cast Iron Cook-It-All
Pros
- Durable and long lasting cast-iron build
- Comes with add-on carrying handles
- Multi-piece set
Cons
- Heavy
It’s actually six pieces of iron, which can be combined to use as a wok, a skillet, a griddle, a pizza oven, and a dutch oven. When you feel like grilling in the woods, this’ll get the job done.
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Best Salt Plank
Uncommon Goods Himalayan Salt BBQ Plank
Best Salt Plank
Uncommon Goods Himalayan Salt BBQ Plank
Pros
- Dense enough to limit cracking
- Unique way to add flavor to food
Cons
- Block is heavy
When the family’s craving salt, hit them with this. Preheat the salt plate on the grill, then cook your meat or veggies right atop it. Uncommon Goods makes the best one we’ve seen yet: it’s dense enough to take low heat on the grill without cracking or falling apart.
Best Burger Press
Cuisinart Stuffed Burger Press
Best Burger Press
Cuisinart Stuffed Burger Press
Now 21% Off
Pros
- Can press burger patty to your preferred thickness
- Easy to clean
Cons
- Only has 1 use
The burger press gets every burger to the right density and size (consistency is key, after all). It’s designed to work for regular burgers, smaller sliders, and, in particular, stuffed burgers. Which is what will really make your legend grow.
Best Grilling Basket
HaSteeL BBQ Grilling Basket 2-Pack
Best Grilling Basket
HaSteeL BBQ Grilling Basket 2-Pack
Pros
- Under $25
- Large holds help cook food without leaving charring
Cons
- Difficult to clean at times
When the food is delicate or just plain small (grilled asparagus, we’re looking at you), you need a grill basket. This one is perfectly sized, with holes big enough to cook your food evenly and small enough to keep all those veggies safe and uncharred.
Best Accessory for Charcoal Cooking
Chimney Starter
Best Accessory for Charcoal Cooking
Chimney Starter
Pros
- Heats up coals much faster than traditional method
- Ergonomic handle
Cons
- Small size doesn’t hold a lot of charcoal. Should upgrade to bigger version for all grills
You need to get that fire hot, fast. This one from Weber has plenty of capacity for when you need to grill a feast, but want to skip the lighter fluid.
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