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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 as the large ends slide easily under the food. Rosewood handle protects you against the heat, and there is a leather loop for hanging. They come with a lifetime warranty.

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. Made of rugged 1/8" thick aluminum, with four serious rivets, there are no springs to pop, and they show zero signs of wear or weakness while lighter tongs all end up in the recycling bin.

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 (and other similar models from various manufacturers) is how to make up for the deficiency. Butane burners like this get very hot very fast, and are great for keeping sauces warm or even for frying side dishes.

Propane Gauge So You Never Run Out

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Take the guesswork out of determining how much gas is left in your grill's propane tank. The best way to tell how much gas you have left is to weigh it. Not much more than a glorified fish scale, this Original Grill Gauge works just fine. Hoist your tank and the gauge gives you a good guesstimate of how much is left.

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? When my fire cools, I dump my ash in a galvanized iron ash can. You want something with a tight fitting lid to suffocate any live coals.

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, even if there's the food still on them. I use mine when I need to add coals, wood, water to water pans, or to rescue food that has dropped through the grates.

StufZ Gourmet Stuffed Burger Maker Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The StufZ Burger Press helps make a pretty good stuffed burger, and stuffed burgers can be very juicy and tasty, with the cheese on the inside, not on top. Or bacon, or onions, or mushrooms, or or or. Working with it 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

The best way to store food more than a week is in the freezer. Foods lose few nutrients and little quality when frozen. A vacuum sealer helps prevent freezer burn for long storage. The sealer also helps marinades penetrate deep into foods and it's perfect for sous vide cooking.

The Rapala Fillet Knife Is Cheap, Sharp And Versatile

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This cheapo knife has a thin flexible blade with a dangerously sharp edge and a wicked sharp tip. It's good for just about everything except cutting through bone. And it costs less than $15.

Smokist Stainless Steel Mesh Smoking Pouch Adds Smoke To Your Gas Grill

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

In recent years there have been perhaps a dozen new products brought on the market to hold wood and add smoke to the cooker. I have played with a number of them, and the one that impresses me the most is the cleverly designed fine mesh stainless steel Smokist Smoking Pouch, especially for use with gas grills.

Chimney Cap: Protect Your Ceramic Cooker From The Rain

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If you own a ceramic cooker then you have probably experienced rain getting into the cooking chamber. Whether you own a Big Green Egg, Primo, or Kamado Joe, or any other leaky kamado, this easy to install chimney cap the solution. Made from aluminum, it is simple and effective.

Bamboo Steak Markers, Ensuring Guests Get The Temperature They Requested

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

I love these bamboo steak markers as they are a great tool when trying to keep track of which steaks are cooked to what degree of doneness. They come in a pack of 500 and include five temperatures: rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, and well. Unless charred, they can be washed and reused.

Propane Knob Extension Kit Makes Shutting Off The Tank Simple

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Greg Rempe, AmazingRibs.com Multi-Media Content Contributor

You're supposed to turn off the propane tank between cooks to prevent expensive leaks and more expensive explosions. But many grills don't have easy access to the tanks, and it sure is easy to forget. Tis propane knob extension kit makes it easy to turn off the gas and easy to remember.

Elegant Eco-Friendly Wooden Compostable Plates, Bowls, Platters, And Flatware

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The elegant eco-friendly wooden plates, bowls, platters, snd flatware sets from Leafware are so much nicer and more elegant than paper plates, plus they are fully biodegradable and compostable because they are made from leaves! Best of all, they don't leak or get floppy when wet!

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