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Grill Pads Could Save Your Patio, Deck…Maybe Even Your House!
This lightweight flexible fiber cement pad protects your deck from runaway coals, spills, and grease dropping from the grease pan on my grill. The Grill Pad is made of heat- and weather-resistant material, flexible and durable, and at 8 pounds it is heavy enough to stay anchored to the ground.
Double Pie Iron Makes Perfect Toasted Sandwiches On The Grill
Use the old fashioned Old Mountain cast iron double pie iron, originally designed for filled pies, for making two perfectly toasted panini style grilled sandwiches at once. Just butter your sandwich on the outside, open up the hinged mold, insert the sandwiches and put it over the coals, campfire, or gas grill.
The Perfect Extra Wide Metal Spatula
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
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 Rated And Reviewed
Dishwasher safe stainless steel with OXO's popular nonslip rubber handles, the OXO Good Grips Tongs are a high quality product that stand up well to repeated usage. They are spring loaded, the ends are scalloped for better gripping, and there is a mechanism that locks them in closed position for easier storage.
Tool Wizard 20 Inch BBQ Tongs Review
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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