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Garlic Press: A Kitchen Gadget You’ll Actually Use

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The Trudeau press is sturdily built, and is easy to grip. It's also quite easy to clean, and has a large hopper to hold big cloves.

Sturdy Kitchen Shears Will Quickly Cut Chicken Bones and Butcher String

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

My OXO Good Grips professional poultry shears are one of those kitchen tools I simply cannot live without.

Cast Iron Dutch Oven Expands Your Outdoor Cooking Arsenal

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Forget the fancy Le Creuset French Oven when selecting a cast iron Dutch Oven. This is the one you want for cowboy cooking and camping.

Grill Pads Could Save Your Patio, Deck…Maybe Even Your House!

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This lightweight flexible fiber cement pad protects your deck from runaway coals, spills, and grease dropping from my grill.

Double Pie Iron Makes Perfect Toasted Sandwiches On The Grill

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Use the old fashioned Old Mountain cast iron double pie iron for making two perfectly toasted panini style grilled sandwiches at once.

The Perfect Extra Wide Metal Spatula

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If you're in the market for a sturdy wide spatula then The Weber Original Wide Spatula is a great quality choice.

LamsonSharp Fish Tongs Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

A jumbo hybrid of tongs and spatulas, the LamsonSharp fish tongs are the proper tool for flipping fish, burgers, and more.

OXO Good Grips Tongs Rating And Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The OXO Good Grips Tongs are a high quality product that stand up well to repeated usage. Read on for our review.

Tool Wizard 20 Inch BBQ Tongs Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The tested and rated Tool Wizard 20-inch BBQ Tongs are an essential addition to your BBQ and grilling tools arsenal.

Coleman Butane Burner Add More Firepower To Your Outdoor Grill

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If your grill didn't come with a side burner, this portable Coleman butane burner is how to make up for the deficiency.

Propane Gauge So You Never Run Out

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The best way to tell how much gas you have left is to weigh it. Not much more than a glorified fish scale, Original Grill Gauge works fine.

Galvanized Ash Can Review, An Essential Tool For Disposing Of Hot Ash And Coals

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Disposing of hot coals and ash can be a real issue without the right tool. So what do you do with the ash from your grill?

Grate Grabber, The Safe Way To Remove Hot Grill Grates

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Lift hot grates safely with this valuable tool. Use a Grill Grabber to lift your hot and dirty grill grates.

StufZ Gourmet Stuffed Burger Maker Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Working with the StufZ Burger Press was a bit awkward at first, but once you get used to it you'll be making stuffed burgers like a pro.

FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Keeps Food Fresh Longer

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

A vacuum sealer helps prevent freezer burn for long storage. The sealer also helps marinades penetrate deep into foods.

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