Ratings, Reviews, And Buying Guides

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Read these truly unbiased reviews and ratings before you buy. For the best deals, pay attention to “The AmazingRibs.com Best Value Medals”, especially the Platinum and Gold Medals. Medals are based on (1) features, (2) construction quality, and (3) value. Rarely will a $400 Platinum Medal be in the same quality league as an $800 Platinum Medal or a $1,200 Platinum Medal, so it is important that you read the reviews to see what we say about the construction quality and features.  Click here for more info about our medals and how we rate and review.

Ratings & Reviews Of 600 Grills, Smokers, Pizza Ovens, Hog Roasters, And More

Our searchable database has more than 500 cookers reviewed and rated by the world’s leading authority on the subject, Max Good. Many have comments from owners. Pay attention to our Best Value Awards and start with the AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medals for Best Value Grills & Smokers. We think these are the best of the best on the market in a wide range of prices. Don’t see what you want? Use the search box on the left. You should also read the articles linked below for shopping tips.

Ratings & Reviews Of 200+ Thermometers For Food, Grills, Smokers, Ovens as Well As Thermostatic Controllers

This may be the single most important page on this entire website because you cannot be a good cook if you cannot control temperature. Unfortunately, with today’s food supply, undercooking dinner can do more than ruin your meal, it can kill you. And overcooking can ruin pretty expensive meat. A good digital thermometer is an essential tool that every kitchen or backyard barbecue should have on hand. You will be amazed at how having good digital thermometers can improve your cooking. Dial thermometers are technology from the 1800s and they are often waaaay off. Cooking without good digital thermometers is like driving at night without headlights. Our electrical engineer has tested more than 100 with precision instruments and used them in real life situations. Don’t be making excuses for overcooked expensive meat, or apologies in the hospital.

Best Tools, Accessories, And Gadgets

Here are the cool tools and toys that will make you a better outdoor cook. There are attachments that will turn your trusty old Weber Kettle into a serious smoker, gadgets that you can toss onto a gas grill and make it belch tasty smoke, a cutting board that collects all the juices, pork pullers, grill toppers that will keep the veggies from committing suicide and jumping into the fire, tongs for flipping fish, bright LED lights for the grill handle, a spot and grease remover that will absolutely remove sauce stains from your shirts, and much more.

Gift Guide: All Top Medal Winners

Some of our favorite Platinum and Gold Medal winners, perfect gifts for the grillmaster or pitmaster. No ugly ties here!