It’s always barbecue season in the United States, with people barbecuing year round even in snowy weather! Learning to use a barbecue is not very difficult but there are a few things which can make the experience easier.
Whether one is going camping, having a luau, or merely preparing a picnic in the backyard, the right tools have to be accounted for and used appropriately.
Cooking tools consist of a wide variety of supplies, from mere utensils to pots and pans to specialty devices and racks for many particular uses. Below is a basic list which provides the multitude of common items used in preparation for those extraordinary outside events.
Flavor Accessories
These accessories can be easily used to help infuse richer flavors to your barbecued meats and vegetables. You can quickly add flavor without adding calories with a great barbecue rub or spray, allowing you to keep your meals healthy but also tasty.
* Basting awl, basting fingers and basting mop (steel, plastic, silicone)
* BBQ sauce (various flavors)
* Flavor sprays
* Marinade injector
* Marinade spray
* BBQ Rubs
Appliance Accessories
These accessories and tools are used as complements to the grill itself. They can help hold the meat, cook other dishes on the grill top or simply assist in the cooking process overall.
* Bean and sauce pot
* BBQ chicken rack
* Cast iron pot (stainless steel as well)
* Chile grill
* Chip smoker (stainless steel)
* Digital thermometer Dutch oven (with trivet)
* Garlic bread grill
* Grilling grid
* Grilling basket
* Grilling planks
* Grilling Wok
* Grill press (for meat)
* Kabob basket
* Kabob fork (stainless steel; regular or telescoping)
* Non-stick baskets (multipurpose)
* Non-stick grill topper
* Non-stick sauce pans and skillets
* Oiling dish
* Paella pan
* Popcorn rack
* Potato grilling rack
* Rib rack
* Rotisserie basket
Cleaning Accessories
A clean grill is a grill which can provide great flavors! So, use these accessories to help you get your grill ready to cook!
* Double pad grill brush
* Scrubs
* Scrub holders
Safety Accessories
While grilling is relatively safe, these accessories can help keep you even safer!
* Grabber grate lifter
* Grilling gloves
* Grill light
All of these accessories and tools can help you create a delicious barbecue meal for your friends or family. While they are not all necessary, the grill fanatic will adore any of these items if you need a quick gift idea for them as well.
You can find any of these tools and accessories at your local home improvement store, general merchandise store or favorite grilling outlet. You can also find a wealth of grilling tools and grill accessories online, for discounted prices.