Kitchen tools don’t necessarily make you a better cook. Nevertheless, having reliable and durable gadgets certainly makes cooking easier.
If you’re considering hosting a dinner party for the grilling season, here are seven essential tools and accessories to level up your BBQ game.
1 – Reliable Grill
Whatever type of grill you choose for your BBQ project, you want to ensure it fits your grilling needs. Consider the space available in your backyard, too.
Pick a charcoal grill if you prefer to cook the traditional way. They create more heat to serve a crowd and are typically cheaper and portable.
Gas grills are your best bet if you want convenience. They’re much more expensive and complicated to install, but you can get your grilling station ready with a simple twist of a knob.
2 – Basting Brush
A basting brush, also called a pastry brush, is another must-have item on every grilling master’s list. You use it to spread butter, apply marinade, or glaze sauce.
This handy brush is useful for applying barbecue sauce to your grilled meat. A couple of varying brush sizes on hand should be practical for switching between sauces and meat.
3 – Stainless Steel Tong
Forget the grilling fork, which pierces the meat and reduces all the flavorful juices you love. Instead, use a tong when flipping, grabbing, tossing, or serving the food.
A tong will make grilling easier and keep your hands and fingers safe from hot surfaces while cooking. Opt for stainless steel tongs for better durability.
4 – Non-Slip Spatula
If you’re a fan of homemade burgers, a spatula will become your most trustworthy companion. A good spatula can make grilling less messy and challenging.
Choose a silicone spatula with non-slip and extended handles. From sliding and flipping to serving food, nothing will make any task more painless.
5 – Thermometer Gun
Some recipes require precise temperatures to cook best. But it can be difficult to get the “feel” when you’re just starting to learn to grill.
To save yourself from the hassle of cutting that juicy steak to check if it’s ready, use a thermometer gun to get fast and precise heat readings without wasting tasty grill juices.
6 – Heat Resistant Grill Brush
A clean grill is a grill that’ll last a lifetime of backyard cookouts. It also prevents your food from sticking to the grate, which can be a hassle to clean afterward.
Investing in a stiff-wire grill brush will make the clean-up job easier. Pick a long-handled and heat-resistant grill brush and scrub all the unpleasantness away.
7 – Suitable Grill Fuel
Unlike when cooking in an oven or microwave, the fuel you choose when grilling will dramatically affect the food’s flavor.
Briquettes are a cheap and superb choice for any grilling scenario. They burn longer and more consistently than regular coals, perfect for temperature-controlled cooking.
Lump coals come from hardwood charred in an oxygen-free environment. They’re the best option if you’re chasing the classy smoky flavors of authentic BBQ.
Final Thoughts
As the weather warms up across the country, so does the desire to get outside and grill some tasty meat on sticks.
However, before you take those steaks, chicken slices, and seafood out of the freezer, get these seven essential grilling tools and enjoy the best grilling season you’ll ever experience.
Ben has a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering. When not constructing or remodeling X-Ray Rooms, Cardiovascular Labs, and Pharmacies, you can find him at home with wife and two daughters. Outside of family, He loves grilling and barbequing on his Big Green Egg and Blackstone Griddle, as well as working on projects around the house.
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