We’ve curated a list of the best grilling accessories and essentials for your BBQ this Summer including thermometers, grill brushes, baking sheets, and more.
The best grilling accessories and essentials for your BBQ this Summer
There’s something primal about grilling outside in your own backyard. Human plus fire equals nourishment. While the apparatuses have become more sophisticated over the last few millennia, the essential appeal of cooking food outside in your own domain fulfills an urge that granite countertops, microwaves and induction stoves can’t quite reach. It’s just you and the snap, crackle and sizzle of juicy burgers and thick steaks. A cold one in hand and the late afternoon sun beginning to dip below the trees. Magical, isn’t it?
The best grilling accessories and essentials for your BBQ this Summer.
What could make the singularly summertime grilling experience even better? Cool stuff! Just like the practices of indoor cooking and baking, an entire culture has sprung up around grilling. The world of grilling gear is vast with accessories to enhance every step from preparation to serving. Whether you’re just starting out with a Weber kettle and a bag of Kingsford or have an elaborate setup, there’s always a way to improve upon the basic grilling equation. Whatever your grilling goals are this summer—smokey pork butt or even crispy pizza—these are some of the best accessories to achieve them.
The best grilling accessories and essentials for your BBQ this Summer
1. Grill Brush by Best BBQ
A clean grill is a happy grill. De-schmutz with this brush.
BUY NOW – $19.97.
2. Aluminum Baking Sheets by Nordic Ware
Not just for the oven. When it comes to transferring from indoor prep to outdoor firing and back, you can’t beat these workhorses. The half-sheet size is the most versatile, but go for the full sheet if your big family comes over all the time.
BUY NOW – $24.00 – 34.00.
3. Thermapen ONE Thermometer by ThermoWorks
The ne plus ultra of food thermometers. You need a quick, accurate temp read especially when you’re grilling—the less time your hand is near the flame, the better.
BUY NOW – $99.95.
4. Silicone Basting Brush by OXO Good Grips
Those ribs aren’t going to baste themselves. OXO’s brush clings to sticky barbecue sauces and efficiently spreads it over all your slow-grilled meats. Plus the silicone cleans up easily without bristles going every which way.
BUY NOW – $11.95.
5. Slow n’ Sear Deluxe by SnS Grills
If you’ve got a standard-issue kettle charcoal grill and you’re ready for the 202 course, this little gadget is a good place to start. Turn your grill into a low n’ slow bbq with distinct cooking zones and smoking abilities.
BUY NOW – $104.99.
6. Cast Iron Grill Press by Cuisinart
If you’re looking to perfect your smashburger game, this grill press will prove indispensable.
BUY NOW – $19.99.
7. Fire Side Gloves by Snow Peak
Safety first, especially when it comes to your precious digits. Snow Peak’s Japanese-designed leather gloves extend all the way up your forearm and have removable inner gloves for washing.
BUY NOW – $69.95.
8. Stainless Steel Pellet Smoker Box by Weber
You know that super smoky pork or chicken that comes from hours in a steel drum smoker somewhere south of the Mason-Dixon line? You can come pretty damn close to replicating that with a smoker box and a few wet wood chips on your own grill.
BUY NOW – $44.99.
9. French Ceramic Pizza Stone by Emile Henry
Achieve that bubbly, crispy how-the-hell-did-they-do-this charred crust you’d get at your local wood-fired pizza place in your own backyard with this ceramic pizza stone.
BUY NOW – $70.00 – 90.00.
10. Atlantic Waxman Apron by hedley & bennet
Your ‘Kiss the Chef’ or Ken doll trompe l’oeil torso apron is fine for a couple laughs, but when you seriously need something to protect you from all the spattering juices and hold your gear, go for this one.
BUY NOW – $120.00.
11. 16-inch Locking Tongs by OXO Good Grips
If you get nothing else from this list, buy these. They are hands-down (and hands-safely-away) the best tool you can have for flipping, transferring and checking on that underside char.
BUY NOW – $17.95.
12. Cast Iron Reversible Griddle by Lodge
Sometimes you’re not looking for grill marks and just need a hot, flat surface that cooks evenly. Put this griddle on your grill and you’ll have the no-drop real estate for buns and burgers.
BUY NOW – $59.95.
13. Flexible Turner by Lamson
Channel your inner short-order cook with this flexible turner.
BUY NOW – $49.99.
14. Stainless Steel Flat Skewers by Norpro
No matter how much pre-soaking you do, disposable bamboo skewers still seem to burn to a crisp. Their round shape also does nothing to grip chunks of zucchini and bell peppers. All those kebab problems are solved with flat metal skewers like these from Norpro.
BUY NOW – $17.99.
15. Rectangle Carving Board by Teakhaus
Give that centerpiece meat its due. Carve it up and bring it to the patio table on a block of gorgeous teak.
BUY NOW – $135.00.
16. Blue Carbon Steel Grill Frying Pan by Made In
Get that smoky flavor in veggies and crispy-skinned wings without worrying about losing them to the blaze below. This carbon steel (like cast iron but half the weight) can withstand heat up to 1200°F so it should be able to handle your Weber.
BUY NOW – $99.00.
17. Serving Platter by Heath Ceramics
You put a lot of work into achieving the perfect chicken and chops. Serve ‘em up properly on Heath’s wide-edged platter.
BUY NOW – $142.00.
18. V Series Stainless Steel Cooler by YETI
If you’re staging a lot of meat to go on the grill or you just want to pre-chill all the beer and sodas to go with brats for a party, YETI’s cooler will keep things real chilled out.
BUY NOW – $800.00.
19. Can Cooler by RTIC
We know that grilling can be an escape; periodic moments of zen between having to make small talk with the neighbors’ sister’s fiance. Your beer should stay ice cold with this can cooler for the extended duration of these moments.
BUY NOW – $15.99.
The best grilling accessories and essentials for your BBQ this Summer
That’s what every pit master needs for unforgettable barbeques all summer long in 2023: the best luxury grilling accessories and essentials. Time to light it up!
