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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. 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 to add smoke to the cooker. The Smokist Smoking Pouch impresses me most.

Chimney Cap: Protect Your Ceramic Cooker From The Rain

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Whether you own a Big Green Egg, Primo, or Kamado Joe, or any other leaky kamado, this easy to install chimney cap is the solution.

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.

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. This propane knob extension kit makes it easy.

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, and flatware sets from Leafware are so much nicer and more elegant than paper plates

GearLight LED Headlamp Is The Late Night Cook’s Best Friend

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If you find yourself grilling in the dark, the best way to see is to mount a light above your eyes. We recommend the GearLight LED Headlamp.

Cuisinart Grilluminate LED Grill Light Turns Dark In To Day

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Illuminate your grill with Cuisinart Grilluminate LED Grill Light. Made of metal, not plastic, the body is weather and heat resistant.

Lodge Cast Iron Panini Press Makes World Class Paninis And Grilled Cheese

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The pre-seasoned Lodge Cast Iron Panini Press flat weights are great for making grilled cheese sandwiches and other paninis, and even bacon.

Weber’s Grill Pan Sears and Lets Some Smoke Through

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The Weber Style Grill Pan has plenty of slots for smoke to travel through, and plenty of surface to brown things like salmon cakes.

Big Poppa BBQ Mats Are the Best Way to Smoke Small Things Like Nuts

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Big Poppa BBQ Mats are sturdy wire mesh screens with a non-stick coating capable of resisting grill temperatures, and they are easy to clean.

Culina Grill Basket Is Like A Frying Pan For Your Grill

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Grill toppers are essential for grilling and smoking small objects, and I prefer them for small chunks of meat rather than skewers.

A Premium Grill Cover Will Protect Your Investment

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If you're considering investing in a grill cover, be sure to choose quality over cost. The best are canvas laminated.

MAK Rib Rack Makes Smoking Multiple Racks Of Ribs A Breeze

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Like the pellet smokers MAK makes, this best of class stainless steel rack for eight slabs of ribs is built to last with thick rails.

Weber’s Inexpensive Rib Rack Helps You Get More Ribs On

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Expand the number of racks of ribs you can cook at one time thanks to the Weber Original Rib Rack For Grilling.

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