The Grilling Guide: Everything for Your Best BBQ

Grill Accessories for the Best BBQ Experience

Welcome summer by firing up the grill, gathering your outdoor grill accessories and serving up a menu of warm-weather favorites on your outdoor dining table. From barbecue tools such as tongs and turners for flipping burgers to portable outdoor barbecue grills for cooking on the go, grilling accessories help you make the most of the outdoor season. To make your meal feel like a special event, set up outdoor games for family and friends to enjoy while others sit back and relax on their favorite outdoor lounge chair. And don't let your grilling tools sit idle during the winter months, either; warm up with slow-cooked meats, stews and hearty baked potatoes for the fall and winter. Discover BBQ grill accessories, tools and other barbecue ideas that'll keep you cooking all year long.

BBQ Grill Tools and Tool Sets

Grilling tools are essential when it comes to outdoor cooking. If you're new to outdoor cooking, start with a basic grilling tools set. Look for one that contains a turner or spatula, fork, tongs and basting brush all made of durable stainless steel. Grill tools with long handles keep hands away from heat and add to the ease of cooking up your favorite meats and vegetables; for added protection, also consider BBQ accessories such as heat-resistant gloves to protect your hands and an apron to keep clothes clean. Grill tools such as digital thermometers with Bluetooth connectivity or button thermometers are also important to ensure everyone's meat is cooked to their preferred doneness. Wondering how to put your new grill set to work? Use a silicone basting brush to slather your favorite barbecue sauce on a rack of ribs, or get flipping with the spatula for a perfectly-cooked burger. If you're ready to branch out from the classic grill barbeque menu, skewers are a must for serving up seafood and vegetables. Non-stick and double skewers make it easy to grill bite-sized food such as shish kebab, satay or en brochette. You can even use your grill supplies to whip up desserts such as grilled fruit. Once the grilling is over, use a heavy duty grill brush to get grill grates clean and ready for the next outdoor cooking opportunity.

Barbecue Grill Accessories

Expand your BBQ repertoire even further with creative and practical grill accessories. Ever thought of using your BBQ grilling accessories to make a pizza? Try using a pizza pan or stone to cook a pie on the grate; a grill's high heat makes it a perfect way to achieve crispy crusts and a flavorful hint of char that only grilling can impart. Or, select a grilling basket that makes it easy to cook everything from corn on the cob to quesadillas. There are also barbeque accessories for delicate vegetables and seafood that prevent smaller foods from falling through the grate. If you're getting really creative with your menu, consider barbecue accessories that allow you to use the grill like an oven. Lodge cast iron pans and iron skillets go effortlessly from grill to table for show-stopping items such as grilled berry cobbler. Ooni ovens, too, are another option for cooking pizzas as well as meat, bread and other savory favorites outdoors. And don't overlook the barbeque grill accessories that make preparing food for the pit a breeze. From burger presses that form patties of uniform thickness to prep cups and sauce pots to keep all your ingredients close at hand, discover BBQ accessories that excite and increase your grilling prowess.

Barbecue Tools as Gift Ideas

Not only are they practical purchases for anyone who loves cooking out, grilling tool sets also make great housewarming, wedding and Father's Day gifts. Do you know someone who loves inviting the neighbors over for a friendly cook-off? Make sure yours comes out on top by gifting him or her all the BBQ accessories they'll need to prove they're a pitmaster. Burger presses, kabob skewers and meat thermometers are just a few of the essential outdoor grill accessories necessary for backyard bashes. Coordinate your gift of barbecue tools with complementary textiles, including an apron, grilling gloves and dish towels.