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Felibeaco is at the higher end of the cost range for similar coffee warmers. But the extra power, extra auto-off delay settings, gently audible button press beeps, number screen, and an overall attractive, simplistic design and ease of use justifies the premium price.

Published On: 11/27/2024 Last Modified: 1/22/2025

The Camp Chef Sherpa Table and Organizer is really handy to have at the campsite. Simple to set up and stow away, it keeps you organized, creates a good work space and makes cooking easier. Read our review to learn more.

Published On: 11/11/2024 Last Modified: 3/3/2025

Price-wise, Arc XL sits squarely in the middle of the pack. It performs better than some other ovens in its price range and is much cheaper than the company’s bigger Dome models. If you’re in the market for a well-built, good-looking, plug-and-play outdoor pizza oven that can also roast, sear, and bake a whole lot more than pizza, you could hardly do better than the Arc XL. Read our review to get the whole story.

Published On: 9/26/2024 Last Modified: 4/11/2025

We are happy with Camp Chef’s Deluxe Outdoor Oven performance and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an effective, easy to use, combo stove/oven for camping. Read our review before your next outing.

Published On: 9/24/2024 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

This compact cooker reliably turns out several styles of pizza as well as baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, broiled fish, seared pork tenderloins and steaks and chops, pot roasts, braises, the ‘ol Easter leg ‘o lamb, and even low ‘n slow barbecue like smoked pork shoulder for a surprisingly low price. Read our review to get all the details.

Published On: 6/17/2024 Last Modified: 1/22/2025

Ooni’s Volt 12 is a well-designed, compact, energy-efficient electric oven that achieves raging hot temps capable of cooking fantastic pizza, steaks, fish, vegetables, and more. After months of cook tests and tinkering, we rated it in comparison to competitive models. Read our review to learn all about Volt 12.

Published On: 4/17/2024 Last Modified: 1/22/2025

GE Profile’s Smart Indoor Smoker is a sealed oven with a 1,550 watt electric element at the bottom for cooking heat. Wood pellets are burned inside to generate smoke. Smoke exhaust is eliminated by a catalytic system located in the back before being blown out from the front bottom into your home. A fascinating magic trick. Read our review to learn more.

Published On: 4/10/2024 Last Modified: 1/22/2025

The best thing about this outdoor oven is its incredible versatility. You can bake everything from cookies to casseroles; roast big hunks of meat; pan-roast steaks and vegetables; and rotisserie-roast everything from chickens and pineapples to shawarma meat and a crown roast of pork. But it is not without some issues. Read our full review and see our rating.

Published On: 2/29/2024 Last Modified: 1/19/2025

Lighting your smoker, grill, or fire pit has never looked so cool! It also couldn’t be much simpler thanks to the GrillBlazer GrillGun propane torch. The device looks like a pistol and a flamethrower had a child, providing plenty of firepower for getting charcoal or wood going in a matter of minutes. Check out our full review.

Published On: 2/21/2024 Last Modified: 1/19/2025

This unique grate cleaning brush features a heat retardant foam pad, wrapped in a high temp aramid fiber layer. Read our complete review and rating.

Published On: 2/8/2024 Last Modified: 1/19/2025

From the makers of highly popular fire pits comes an innovative entry into the outdoor pizza oven market — The Solo Pi Prime pizza Oven. Read our complete hands-on review.

Published On: 12/25/2023 Last Modified: 1/19/2025

Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque is a celebration of the history and tradition of whole-hog barbeque from the “most famous” pitmaster in North Carolina, Ed Mitchell. Read our full review of this cookbook.

Published On: 12/6/2023 Last Modified: 1/20/2025

We were skeptical about a low-cost pizza oven that claims to cook Neapolitan pizza in less than 2 minutes at temps over 930ºF. Would this oven perform as advertised? Read our review to find out.

Published On: 10/14/2023 Last Modified: 1/23/2025

Mister Buddy Mats are perfect for protecting decking beneath a smoker or grill from dropped hot coals, dripping fat, spilled BBQ sauce, and more. Read our full review.

Published On: 9/7/2023 Last Modified: 1/23/2025

Making quality pizzas at home has never been easier thanks to the growing number of pizza ovens now available. Check out our review of one of the more price accessible options — the Gozney Roccbox.

Published On: 7/25/2023 Last Modified: 1/23/2025

Ninja Woodfire is an interesting entry into the small tabletop grill marketplace. But unlike most others, Woodfire at least attempts to offer a smoking option. The majority of Woodfire owners are pleased with their purchase so read our hands-on review.

Published On: 7/18/2023 Last Modified: 1/23/2025

Many backyard pizza ovens suffer the same problem: they don’t get hot enough, and they heat unevenly. Blackstone’s solution? Pizza stones on the bottom and top help set the Blackstone Pizza Oven With Stand apart from others in the space.

Published On: 6/27/2023 Last Modified: 1/23/2025

Camp Chef has a knack for reaching a moderate price point with products that cut production costs yet still manage to get the job done. There is a temperature imbalance between the lightweight hood and pizza stone over the burner, but setting Italia to medium heat produces a properly cooked pizza without burning the crust.

Published On: 6/14/2023 Last Modified: 3/3/2025

Elegant, attractive, and well-made; we love FinaMill! The ease of use is second to no other spice grinder we’ve seen. And the price is surprisingly affordable. Check out our full review.

Published On: 5/31/2023 Last Modified: 1/23/2025

In order to ensure safe dry aging at home, SteakAger PRO 40 features humidity control and a UVC light to manage bacterial growth. All in all, the PRO 40 is a good choice for steak lovers who need capacity, have the budget, and want to knock their guests’ taste buds out of the park.

Published On: 5/3/2023 Last Modified: 1/27/2025

Dry aged steaks are gaining popularity coast-to-coast. Dry aging makes beef develop a distinct, appealing, and interesting flavor but equipment for doing it at home can be expensive. That’s why Umai Dry’s affordable dry aging bags are popular. Read our full review and rating.

Published On: 1/25/2023 Last Modified: 1/27/2025

Commercial steakhouses use specialized equipment for dry aging large quantities of meat and now there are several home options. Here’s award-winning Chicago chef Rick Gresh’s review of The Steak Locker.

Published On: 11/30/2022 Last Modified: 2/1/2025

In the comprehensive book, Real Food/Fake Food, acclaimed author and reporter Larry Olmsted tells a sordid tale of fraud, mislabeling, illegal ingredients, imposters, and government malfeasance in our food supply.

Published On: 8/25/2022 Last Modified: 1/28/2025

Here are about 150 great BBQ and food tunes including Meathead’s theme song ‘You Can’t Hurry Ribs’ based on ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by Diana Ross.

Published On: 7/11/2022 Last Modified: 1/28/2025

If you want to start a career in food photography why start from scratch. Here’s some proven to get the job done and produce stunning results.

Published On: 7/11/2022 Last Modified: 1/28/2025

Foodgrade hardwood pellets are available from multiple suppliers and supply a consistent source of heat and smoke for your pellet smoker.

Published On: 7/11/2022 Last Modified: 1/28/2025

Check out the custom barbecue gear we’ve designed to entertain your family and guests at your next barbecue!

Published On: 7/11/2022 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

Our smoked variation on our famous Memphis Dust recipe takes it to the next level. Called “dry brining,” the salt gets wet, ionizes, becomes a brine, and slowly penetrates deep, enhancing flavor and juiciness while building a nice crusty “bark” on the surface.

Published On: 7/9/2022 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

Our Tuscan herb poultry rub and dry brine has parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and other goodies, all singing in harmony. Wh “dry brining,” the salt gets wet, ionizes, becomes a brine, and slowly penetrates deep, enhancing flavor and juiciness.

Published On: 7/9/2022 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

Our red meat rub and dry brine is perfect for steaks, brisket, beef roasts, beef ribs, burgers, lamb, venison, duck, and goose. Mix with cream cheese to make a super Boursin-like cheese spread or sour cream to make a dip.

Published On: 7/9/2022 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

In this extensive wok cookbook, you’ll learn why woks work, how to pick the right one, countless techniques, and a variety of delicious recipes. Read all about it in our rated review.

Published On: 7/5/2022 Last Modified: 1/28/2025

The Flame King refill kit offers an easy and affordable means to refill 1 lb. propane cylinders to save money and the environment.

Published On: 5/24/2022 Last Modified: 1/28/2025

In the market for the perfect multi-function smart oven? June is versatile, effective, and fun! A few concerns arose in our tests, but whatever reservations we had were eclipsed by our love for the unit during the testing process. We award The June Oven our top AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.

Published On: 4/13/2022 Last Modified: 1/29/2025

Many of our favorite meat suppliers now ship right to your door. Here are some suppliers of prime rib roasts, aged ribeyes, wagyu brisket, Berkshire pork, and other meats we love.

Published On: 2/7/2022 Last Modified: 1/29/2025

We’re always on the lookout for excellent food to recommend. Now, some of our favorite BBQ joints ship ribs, pulled pork and brisket direct to you, as well as countless other restaurants and food brands.

Published On: 2/7/2022 Last Modified: 1/29/2025

Selecting the right cutting board isn’t always a simple task but the team at EndGrain make it easier with this rated and reviewed collection of premium wood boards.

Published On: 1/26/2022 Last Modified: 1/29/2025

Beef brisket, Texas-style, is the Mt. Everest of barbecue. It is the most challenging of all meats. But, if you let us be your sherpa, we can get you to the top. If you’ve ever wanted to create a smoked brisket at home just as good, if not better, than they do at Texas’ best BBQ joints then this BBQ beef brisket Deep Dive Guide is for you!

Published On: 1/20/2022 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

Whenever steak is on the menu, it’s a special occasion. But why spend a fortune eating at a steakhouse when you can make them better at home? In this e-book, we cover everything you need to know to do them right!

Published On: 12/31/2021 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

Make the most delicious turkey you’ve ever experienced with this in-depth tutorial.

This Version 2 is significantly expanded and improved.

Turkey – it’s America’s bird, the apple pie of poultry! Most of us relegate turkey to the Thanksgiving or Christmas table only. Try as we might, we at AmazingRibs.com just can’t understand this! Turkey, when properly cooked, […]

Published On: 11/3/2021 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

Keep safely distanced from the heat of your grill when adding, turning, and removing food thanks to the extra length of this set of tongs and spatula. The stainless steel tongs and turner are dishwasher safe.

Published On: 7/14/2021 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

Want to get more from your pellet smoker? How about wood-fired pizza? The Green Mountain Grills Wood Fired Pizza Attachment expands the capabilities of your pellet cooker far beyond low and slow smoking. Read our review to see just how hot this inexpensive attachment gets and to see the gorgeous pizzas we baked on it.

Published On: 10/19/2020 Last Modified: 2/4/2025

The new breed of nonstick ceramic pots and pans are by far the best of any nonsticks, and GreenPan is at the top of the pack. As slippery as a pickpocket, this pan allows eggs to slide out like a downhill skier. Check out our review of GreenPan nonstick pans, which have several advantages over Teflon.

Published On: 10/13/2020 Last Modified: 2/1/2025

With “Barbecue Chicken Made Easy: Everything You Need To Know About Amazing Chicken On the Grill & Smoker” by Meathead and Brigit Binns, you can master the art of perfectly grilled and smoked chicken. Say goodbye forever to charred skin, burnt sauce and undercooked meat. Explore chicken recipes, tips, and so much more.

Published On: 10/11/2020 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

We can up your game! The Pitmaster Club is a real barbecue community, a place to learn, make friends, and have fun. Membership is only $23.95 a year. Give someone the gift of membership and they’ll receive a gift that keeps on giving!

Published On: 8/13/2020 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

This pair of weather resistant LED grill lights from BBQ Dragon feature flexible goosenecks that allow the user to aim the light in virtually any direction. The aluminum alloy body of each light has a magnetic base so that they can be easily attached to most metal surfaces, though not with stainless steel grills.

Published On: 8/5/2020 Last Modified: 2/1/2025

The weather resistant LED Concepts’ BBQ Grill Light features super bright LED lights, a 22-inch flexible gooseneck that rotates 360 degrees, a magnetic base, and a clamp for grills with non-magnetic surfaces such as stainless steel. All of that for approximately $20! The only downside? The LED bulbs aren’t replaceable.

Published On: 8/5/2020 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

So you’re asking yourself “how many steak recipes are there?” Well, far more than even I dreamed. In this case, about 50 steaks and 50 cakes, each paired. This is the definition of indulgent.

Published On: 7/15/2020 Last Modified: 1/10/2025

A fun, beautifully photographed cross country visit with some of the top grillers in the nation including Meathead

Published On: 7/14/2020 Last Modified: 1/13/2025

The Gunter Wilhelm Premier ProCut 10 inch Serrated Bread Knife is a superb blade with a wicked sharp cutting edge that is also drop dead gorgeous.

Published On: 7/14/2020 Last Modified: 2/1/2025

This is a superb chef knife with a wicked sharp 15 degree cutting edge that is also drop dead gorgeous.

Published On: 7/14/2020 Last Modified: 2/1/2025

Discover everything you need to know for preparing America’s favorite food, pork ribs, with this comprehensive book. In it you’ll find several tasty recipes, a glossary of rib terminology, a guide to prepping ribs including how to remove the membrane and trim them, recommended smokers and grills, and so much more.

Published On: 7/1/2020 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

The Griddle Hood from Yukon Glory is a useful accessory for outdoor griddles. It works with almost nearly every outdoor griddle on the market. On a typical 36 inch griddle, the hood will cover about half the cooking surface, helping to trap heat, melt cheese, and block wind. Check out our full review.

Published On: 4/8/2020 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Looking to get a great sear from your pellet cooker? The Sear Daddy Universal Pellet Grill Searing Station replaces your cooker’s current heat diffuser with a funnel shaped one. Its “flavorizer bars” and lava rocks create a dedicated searing station with 360 square inches of grill space. Read our full review.

Published On: 3/12/2020 Last Modified: 6/24/2024

Check out our review of Thin Blue Smoke by Doug Worgul. It’s the first novel we’ve ever reviewed on this site. If you’re a fan of good writing, good barbecue, and good stories, we highly recommend pulling up a chair, pouring a couple fingers of your favorite libation, and settling into this book.

Published On: 2/19/2020 Last Modified: 1/13/2025

Want more smoke from your pellet cooker? The Heavy D Stick Burning Heat Diffuser replaces your cooker’s current heat diffuser and includes perforated chambers for holding wood logs or chunks that generate smoke for about 2 hours. Read our full review.

Published On: 1/27/2020 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

This stainless steel rack adds a lot of additional space to your 22″ Weber Kettle. Perfect for grilling, smoking, and warming buns, meats, and veggies. For indirect cooking you can double your output.

Published On: 1/20/2020 Last Modified: 6/22/2024

By marriage of water and fire, sous vide with the grill and smoker, we can achieve extraordinary results, in some cases, better than with either cooking method on its own. You can get extraordinarily tender, juicy, safe, and flavorful foods.
With this exclusive book you will learn all the basics of sous vide que.

Published On: 1/14/2020 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

This superb Grilltastic grill brush is well built but its superpower is that it sprays steam and that removes everything, including all grease and carbon, in a hurry. Simply fill the water tank, plug it in, click the switch, and in a few seconds the 1500 watt steam generator will have the grates looking like new.

Published On: 10/18/2019 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

The Breville Pizzaiolo smart pizza oven looks like a stylish countertop toaster oven, but gets cranking to temperatures above 750ºF! Read our review because that’s unheard of for any home oven.

Published On: 9/9/2019 Last Modified: 3/18/2025

These double spatulas, or oversize tongs if you prefer, made from sturdy stainless steel, are the best thing to happen to burgers since buns and fish filets since tartar sauce. Slip it under the burger or filet, clamp down, flip and gently slide back onto the grates. No more broken burgers or filets.

Published On: 5/19/2019 Last Modified: 6/22/2024

Create perfect dishes every time with the Hestan Cue Smart Cooking System, an induction cooker controlled by an app from your smart phone or tablet via Bluetooth. Sensors in both the base unit and pan or pot communicate with each other to keep your food in the proper temperature zone for cooking any particular dish.

Published On: 5/5/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

Remove excess debris from your grill grate between cooks with this 18-inch 3-sided brush from Weber. Unlike some brushes that can lose bristles and end up in food for possibly deadly results, this Y-shaped brush features interwoven bristles. Equally its long handle keep you a safe distance from the grill’s heat.

Published On: 4/16/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

A quality set of spatula and tongs is essential for good grilling. We recommend those with long handles such as the Weber Precision 2-Piece Grilling Tool Set as they keep you as far from the heat as possible. The set is dishwasher safe, while the soft touch handles offer a comfortable non-slip grip.

Published On: 4/15/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

For owners of the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker this silicone lid is a must own. It is designed to cover an 11-inch stock pot and features a cutout specifically sized to fit the Joule. The lid also features a hook and handle for opening.

Published On: 3/21/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

If you’re a frequent user of the popular ChefSteps Joule sous vide immersion circulator, then the Simply Works Sous Vide Lid for Joule is a must own. This silicone lid designed to cover an 11-inch stock pot and features a cutout specifically sized to fit the Joule. The lid also features a hook and handle for opening.

Published On: 3/21/2019 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Made of 100% pure platinum silicone, the Stasher re-usable sous vide bag is a great way to cut down on unnecessary plastic waste. Unlike traditional plastic bags, Stasher bags contain no BPA, no PVC, and no latex thereby keeping your food safe from contaminants. Simply insert the food, seal, and submerge!

Published On: 3/21/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

While there are countless sous vide immersion circulators currently available, one of our favorites is the Breville Joule, a sleek unit that not only performs extremely well, its compact shape fits easily in a kitchen drawer. WiFi and Bluetooth enabled, the Joule works in conjunction with the Breville/ChefSteps app.

Published On: 3/20/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

Join the sous vide revolution with the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker, a Bluetooth enabled self-contained heating and circulation unit that enables you to produce results that are impossible to achieve through any other cooking method. Here is our full review of this handy and compact immersion circulator.

Published On: 3/20/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

Create perfect slices of brisket, tenderloin, or roast with the Mercer Culinary M23011 Millennia 11-Inch Granton Edge Slicer, an inexpensive workhorse used by countless professional kitchens. Its 11-inch length makes slicing large cuts of meat a breeze while the scalloped edge ensures the meat won’t stick to the blade.

Published On: 3/8/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

Say goodbye to subpar toasters and toaster ovens and hello to the amazing multi-function Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro 1800 W Convection Toaster Oven! whether its toasting bagels, baking cookies, or re-heating pizza, this top notch toaster oven can do it all while heating up in a fraction of the time of your oven.

Published On: 3/7/2019 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

BBQ Dragon is a great product that accelerates startup of a fire with a battery operated fan. The Dragon creates a rip roaring, sear-hot coal fire in less than ten minutes. Clamp it on or bend the stainless steel goose neck into a circular base to rest on a flat surface then turn it on and let it work its magic.

Published On: 12/8/2018 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

The definitive book on grilling everything from appetizers and side dishes to lamb, beef, hamburgers, sausages, fish & shellfish, wild game, chicken, game birds, turkey, pork, and desserts. Author Rick Browne is among the country’s best-known grilling authorities, and this book is the only grilling book you’ll need.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

With this groundbreaking book, you can experience grilling across 6 continents in 25 countries with 170 recipes. Here’s where barbecue goes global: pitmaster Rick Browne travels all over the world to bring you the best outdoor-cooking recipes on earth, all adapted for American grills and kitchens.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

Rick Browne has traveled across America and tasted everything it has to offer. In The Ultimate Guide to Grilling, Rick shares recipes for all kinds of barbecue concoctions like Coca Cola Chicken, BBQ’d Apple Pie, and Rodney’s Tequila Porterhouse. This book is indispensable for all kinds of barbecue fanatics.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

The New Wine Country Cookbook. Move over Napa, here is the only up-to-date, stunningly photographed gift book available on California’s hottest, fastest-growing wine country, the Central Coast, with 120 wine-friendly and wine-inclusive recipes.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

Here are 100 delicious recipes using popular cuts of meat, plus loads of tips from America’s favorite butchers. Each chapter begins with quick-cooking cuts and easy methods like stir-frying, then progresses to grilling, pan-frying, roasting, and braising. The perfect book for meat lovers and aspiring butchers.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

This book is a must-have for anyone with a wood-burning oven. It helps you develop an instinct for the primal force of fire itself. You’ll also learn to cook by sight and sound. Find tips on tools and enjoy dishes as varied as Wood-Oven-Baked Eggs, Ultimate Thyme-Roasted Chicken, and Wood-Grilled Cowboy Steaks.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

Barbecue: Fire and Smoke explains in detail how to create true barbecue using indirect heat and smoke along with plenty of reliable recipes. Learn which cuts of meat are best suited for barbecue and how to flavor, smoke and grill them. There’s even a chapter on building your own large insulated offset smoker.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Exclusively Kamado features 50 innovative recipes for your ceramic smoker and grill. Enjoy the kamado’s amazing ability to enhance the flavor of food with dishes like Hickory-Smoked Beef Tri-Tip, Chimichurri Spiced Ribs, Salt Block Grilled Bass, Grilled Stuffed Artichokes, and Brie in Puff Pastry.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Grill up a mess of delicious eats in your own backyard. With the tips, techniques and recipes in this book, you can cook authentic diner and burger joint recipes in no time, including Diner-Style Omelets, Buttermilk Pancakes, Smashed Burgers, Asian Seared Salmon, and Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

David Joachim is back with 50 no sweat recipes you can fire up fast. Feast on hearty, healthy fare like Beer-Flamed Fajitas, Badass BBQ Chicken, Jah Mon Jerk Pork, Fungus Amungus Burgers, and more. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs make cooking foolproof for even the most culinarily challenged dudes.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

This New York Times bestselling grill guide helps you understand the science of grilling so you can transform it into an art. Find hundreds of tips and techniques, mouthwatering photos, and 350 surefire recipes, including everything from rubs and marinades to appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

From bestselling authors and grill experts David Joachim and Andrew Schloss comes Williams-Sonoma Grill School: 150+ Recipes & Essential Lessons for Cooking on Fire. This all-inclusive guide to grilling features 30 easy-to-master lessons, dozens of failproof techniques, and over 100 mouthwatering recipes.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

This cookbook provides 75 must-have recipes to make at the game or take along for tailgating. Feast on beer boiled shrimp, Memphis style ribs, and sophisticated desserts like tiramisu. Also includes tips on planning and essential equipment for cooking up a great party in the parking lot.

Published On: 11/26/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Unlike the stand-alone single-task stick blender, I have simply fallen in love with my KitchenAid variable speed stick blender that not only purees liquids in the pot, it also converts to an electric whisk for whisking eggs or cream; a mini food processor with locking lid for chopping small ingredients; and more.

Published On: 11/19/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

The BBQ Dragon Spin Grate rotates 360 degrees, making cooking on round kettle grills much simpler. Spin it to avoid flareups or easily switch between direct and indirect heat. The grate is hinged so you can easily add wood or charcoal, or adjust your fire without removing the grill grate. Read our full review.

Published On: 11/14/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

The HomeRight ElectroLight Fire Starter gets your charcoal, fireplace, or wood stove ignited quickly. Up to 1300ºF of hot air lights a piece of wood or a pile of charcoal in about two minutes. When the unit gets dangerously hot, it will not re-start until it’s safe to do so. Click to read our full review.

Published On: 11/14/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Called a “Mini Supoon” by the manufacturer Dreamfarm, this nifty spoon/spatula combo scrapes and measure every last drop from jars and containers. It’s cheap and comes in several sizes. With a nylon handle and silicone head, its clever bent handle lets the spoon sit up off of the counter so there’s never a mess.

Published On: 11/13/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

What can go wrong with measuring spoons? A lot. Trying to fit them into little spice jars is the worst. These rectangular measuring spoons from RSVP make it so much easier. The 18/8 stainless steel set includes everything from 1 tablespoon down to 1/8 teaspoon. Read our review here.

Published On: 11/13/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Machine washable professional Brazilian steak knife set hand selected by Meathead.

Published On: 11/12/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Maximize the grilling space with the Rib Rings from BBQ Guru. This patent-pending design holds three racks of ribs upright in a circular pattern in the outermost ring, two racks in the middle, plus one rack or a whole chicken in the center ring.

Published On: 11/7/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

The Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener is a workhorse. This smartly designed electric sharpener can handle an amazing array of knives and blades and is easily adjustable to almost any blade angle. It’s fairly inexpensive, too.

Published On: 11/3/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

If you’re in the market for a heavy duty cooler, this might be the one for you. The Pelican Elite 50 Quart Cooler features 360 degree freezer-grade gaskets, 2 inch thick polyurethane insulators in the lid, and more. The Pelican is also the only cooler capable of preventing a 450-pound Grizzly bear from getting in.

Published On: 11/2/2018 Last Modified: 3/18/2025

Stainless steel claws won’t melt or bend.

Published On: 10/8/2018 Last Modified: 3/18/2025

This model is for the pros, with lots of meat to shred on a daily basis. Also works well for potatoes and tamale meat.

Published On: 10/8/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Shred smoked pork butts, chuck roasts, chicken, and more with ease thanks to our highly rated Cave Tools Stainless Steel Pulled Pork Shredders and BBQ Meat Rake. Unlike plastic shredders, these are made from 430-grade stainless steel and feature comfortable polybutylene succinate (PBS) plastic handles.

Published On: 10/8/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

These shredders keep your hands further away from the hot meat. Heat resistant, money back guarantee, dishwasher safe.

Published On: 10/8/2018 Last Modified: 3/18/2025

These bear paws are ergonomically designed with ample spacing between the claws to allow plenty of clearance for the meat as you are shredding.

Published On: 10/8/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

Strong and comfortable, the Victorinox Cutlery (454X) Ultrashield Cut Resistant Glove works well but looks different from other cut resistant gloves. This glove has no noticeable pattern of fibers or shields yet it is rated at ANSI cut level 7, making it significantly safer than many other cut resistant glove brands.

Published On: 9/27/2018 Last Modified: 2/5/2025

Victorinox (Ansi 9) Saf.T.Gard Stainless Steel Mesh Glove is an excellent glove for protecting against knife cuts, though it will conduct electricity and will not withstand the force of power driven blades, saws and tools. This glove earned ANSI’s highest level of cut and puncture protection (9).

Published On: 9/27/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

The OXO cut resistant glove is similar to Kaffyad and NoCry gloves in quality and performance as detailed in our review of the glove. All three appear and feel like slight variations of the same material. Only available in S, M and L sizes, this glove is ambidextrous, hand and machine washable, and can be drip dried.

Published On: 9/27/2018 Last Modified: 1/11/2025

With a mix of food-grade ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, glass fiber, and Spandex, the NoCry Food Grade Cut Resistant Gloves are touted as “stronger than leather.” The fingers and palm are overlaid with a slip-resistant microdot technology. They are food safe, hand and machine washable, and be drip dried.

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Made with 13GPE/glass fiber cores, the Kaffyad (Ansi 5) Cut Resistant Gloves are extremely light and, like most, ambidextrous. The elastic cuff provides a snug fit snugly and helps prevent buckling, puckering and bulging.The Kaffyad cut resistant glove is available in S/M and M/L sizes. Hand and machine washable.

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The Hexarmor (Ansi 5) Food Service 10-302 Cut Resistant Gloves has a good-fitting cuff. There are vulnerable areas however. Light in weight, the glove is made with 82% high performance polyethylene, 10% plastic and 8% spandex, enhanced with a layer of highly cut-resistant SuperFabric over primary knife strike areas.

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The Cleanpower Safety Cut Proof Stainless Steel Metal Mesh Butcher Glove is constructed from woven stainless steel wire mesh and comes with a white cotton glove for comfort and cleanliness. It’s cut and stab resistant, ambidextrous, and has a high protection grade of 5. It is also adjustable for a variety of sizes.

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A quality cocktail recipe book is a must for any home bar and one of our favorites is “DIY Cocktails: A Simple Guide to Creating Your Own Signature Drinks” by Marcia Simmons and Jonas Halpren. DIY Cocktails is based on categories and ratios so we can understand the concepts of what the elements of a balanced mix.

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No bar would be complete without quality glassware including beer glasses, mugs, tankards, and steins. Here is as assortment of some of our favorite choices for your bar glassware collection including where to purchase them.

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Schrafft’s Luncheonette-Style Glass with Holder Gift Box Set of 2) are a wonderful addition to your home glassware collection. These nearly-forgotten glasses, supported by gleaming stainless-steel holders and accompanied by elegant, long-handled spoons, are perfect for milkshakes, ice cream sodas, or hot rum drinks.

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If you enjoy champagne and/or sparkling wine, quality champagne flutes are an important addition to your home bar. These tall slender glasses not only look elegant, they retain the fizz longer.

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When it comes to selecting the right wine glasses, simple all-purposes glasses are just fine. All you truly need is an opening wide enough so your nose fits in when you sip and dishwasher safe with a stem that fits. I know the wine snobs will cringe, but I never bought into the need for a broad array of glasses.

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Elegant martini glasses add a touch of class to any cocktail party. Unlike most bar glassware, martini glasses have become an art form. Some are quite elegant, whimsical, even spectacular. I have about 20, no two alike, so people can sit them down and remember which is theirs. Here is my favorite among them all.

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You’ve stocked your bar with all of the right liquors and bar tools but now you need the right glassware including two of the most important pieces of a collection — Collins glasses and rocks glasses. Here is our favorite 16 piece collection. They’re heavy and clunky, but hard to break, and I love the cool retro look.

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If you are a wine enthusiast then owning a well designed wine decanter is a must, but that doesn’t have to mean the most expensive one. You want a wine decanter with a wide mouth, large capacity, steady base, and a good pouring lip. They can be used to aerate young wines or for pouring off sediment that forms with age.

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Many classic drinks such as mint juleps and mojitos use fresh mint leaves. More modern drink recipes use herbs such as basil. To extract their flavors they are placed in the shaker or glass and crushed with a mini-baseball bat called a muddler, a must if you enjoy mojitos and other muddled cocktails.

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There are few things better than fresh citrus in your cocktail. This stainless steel juicer is an elegant and effective way of juicing citrus, thereby making it a valuable addition to your bar or kitchen.

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Long and slender with a spoon at one end and tines on the other, the bar spoon is a very handy multi-function tool for any home bar. Here is one of favorites which, as a bonus, comes with a muddler for muddling mint, fruit and so much more.

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A cocktail strainer is a valuable addition to any bar and the Hawthorn-style cocktail strainer from OXO is a great choice. It fits over the top of a cocktail shaker, keeping ice and seeds out of your drink. It has a short handle for storing, and a slightly raised lip to make pouring easier with less spillage.

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Cocktail shakers often come as a kit with all the tools you’ll need. Our favorite among the countless cocktail shaker kits is one from Libbey, featuring a 20 ounce glass mixing glass, stainless steel shaker, and stainless steel Hawthorn-style cocktail strainer. It’s dishwasher safe, although hand washing is best.

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The best cocktails are accurately measured and mixed and that means owning a quality measuring shot glass. Sadly, the numbers wash off many of the glass measures so the tried and true metal two sided jigger from reliable Oxo with measurement etched into the stainless steel and a non-slip grip is the best choice.

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A rice cooker cooks, steams and warms more than just rice! Here’s the one that we like best.

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A slow cooker has myriad uses including braising when your oven is full or you want to leave the house without leaving the oven on. It’s also perfect for keeping all kinds of foods, including smoked pulled pork, warm for serving.

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Sometimes one burner is all you need. This compact and convenient burner is portable and uses induction technology to avoid heating up your kitchen. And it’s not too expensive.

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You can’t beat a deep fryer for making a large quantity of party food. The one holds 2.2 pounds of food, has a clever oil drainage system, a viewing window in the lid, a non-stick interior, and an air filter that helps prevent oil smells. Plus, it’s relatively inexpensive and compact for easy storage.

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Keep your stored food items organized and easy to find with an inexpensive labeler.

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A vacuum sealing system can extend the life of foods in the pantry, the fridge and the freezer. Forestalls freezer burn as well.

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Freshly ground coffee beans and freshly ground spices are so much better tasting. Whole beans and seeds keep better longer in the pantry. Just pick up a cheap grinder and it will improve the taste of your coffee and your cooking.

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If you make a lot of smoothies, sauces, and other blended foods then a high quality blender is in order. While there are several decent economically priced blenders out there, the lifespan of these models tends to be short due to inferior parts and a lack of horsepower, especially compared to a Vitamix or Oster.

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A blender on steroids, this essential tool does a better job on thick purees like pestos. Plus, it comes with attachments that allow you to shred, slice, and grate your way to greatness.

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You may have never used a stick blender like the Cuisinart 2-speed Smart Stick but they are quite popular among chefs for pureeing soups and sauces directly in the pot, a much safer alternative to blending hot liquids in a standard blender where the steam will expand and blow scalding soup all over you and the kitchen.

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An electric hand mixer whips up batters lickety split. Plus, if you don’t make doughs and batters often, it’s much cheaper than a stand mixer.

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A quality stand mixer is definitely an investment but there is very little that a beast like the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer can’t handle, especially with the countless accessories that are offered. If, however, you only need to whisk and blend, a KitchenAid hand blender does a great job and saves a lot of space.

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f you enjoy fresh juice then a quality pitcher is a must for your kitchen. When selecting a pitcher, we prefer one from Rubbermaid that holds one gallon of liquid, has markings on the side for quart measurements, and has a tight lid so that you can shake the juice without it splattering it all over your kitchen.

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A quality thermos is key to keeping sauces warm longer. Whether you are serving it at a backyard cookout or are a competitor wanting to keep sauce piping hot for turn-in boxes, a thermos like my favorite, the 64-ounce Yeti Rambler, is the perfect solution. It’s also great for traveling with homemade Thanksgiving gravy!

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If you cook, you need mixing bowls. Heat proof glass like Pyrex and stainless steel are good choices because they can go in the oven. When making your selection, note that glass can be used in the microwave and that metal cannot. Glass also looks nicer as a serving bowl while stainless bowls are lightweight.

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Plastic storage containers are versatile, multipurpose, essential items in any kitchen. Keep a variety of sizes on hand for various liquid and solid foods.

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Airtight canisters are a must in any kitchen as they help keep ingredients fresh much longer. If you don’t put the flour in an airtight canister, it can lose quality, but worst of all, it will attract pantry moths, a most unwelcome infestation. You need a canister for flour, sugar, brown sugar, rice, coffee, and tea.

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A home without a roll of duct tape is like a bicycle without wheels.

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No kitchen is complete without a stockpile of rubber bands in a variety of sizes.

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Plastic wrap is an essential staple for any kitchen. Get the kind that clings to bowls so you can keep your food air tight.

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Heavy duty aluminum foil is a must have staple for any kitchen and for any backyard cook’s arsenal of tools.

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No kitchen is complete without butcher string. It’s really just food grade kite string that is used for tying roasts and more.

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Every kitchen needs a quality set of utilitarian kitchen towels and terry cloth is the best! Avoid towels with fringes to catch fire.

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Large serving platters are something that you may not realize you need until it comes time to serve a turkey, a mess of ribs, and other large dishes.

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The newfangled replacement for parchment paper: non-stick for rolling dough; heatproof for baking.

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One simple wooden rolling pin ought to do the trick.

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Corn holders help to keep your buttered corn off your lap. The great thing about this set is that each pair fit nicely together for storage.

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A magnetic can opener can handily kept on the refrigerator door in case of emergency.

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These two tools can make cooking and slicing hardcooked eggs much easier. The slicer can be used for bananas and soft vegetables as well.

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A heavy duty mortar and pestle is perfect for grinding whole spices snd seeds for home made rubs.

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If you’ve ever tried filling a bottle with a small mouth then you know how nice it is to have one or two funnels on hand.

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Corks are useful for resealing open bottles, especially the T-top cork.

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Chip clips are the perfect item for maintaining freshness of food stored in bags. Be sure to get a collection of them for multiple bags of chips, crackers, and more.

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If you like shelled nuts like pecans and walnuts then owning a good nut cracker is a must. They are even great for cracking lobster and crab legs.

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When it comes to juicing oranges, nothing works better for me than an old fashioned juicer with a little built-in bowl and a strainer like grandma used. Juices lemons and limes too!

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Sponges are essential for keeping your kitchen clean. We prefer those with non-sturdy abrasive scouring pads for scrubbing off stuck-on food.

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You need a bottle brush to keep your thermos, jelly jars and basting bulbs clean.

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Can and lid openers are essential kitchen tools.

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There is no better way to clean your lettuce or spinach. Submerge it in water and then spin off all the water.

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Nothing beats a great dish of mashed potatoes and while you can use a stand mixer to blend them, we find an old fashioned masher like the OXO Good Grips Wire Potato Masher to be the best tool. With very little elbow grease, you can mash your spuds plenty smooth, or if you prefer, as I do, you can leave in a few lumps.

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This tool makes quick work of fish scales when preparing whole fresh fish.

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Not only handy for ice cream, but a great way to portion ground meat for burgers.

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This is the Asian version of a slotted spoon and perfect for lifting food out of a deep fryer.

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The best way to get spaghetti from bowl to plate.

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You need this when you want to scoop the meatballs out and not the sauce.

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A long-handled wooden spoon is a necessity in the kitchen, used for stirring sauces and soups, scooping ingredients, and more.

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Every kitchen needs a quality ladle. Get at least one with a mouth about 3-4″ wide and one small one for serving small amounts of sauce, gravy, or dressings.

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You need these for stirring and scooping with your non-stick pans.

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When it comes to selecting the right whisk, we have found a clear cut favorite in the nylon OXO Good Grips Balloon Whisk, especially because it can be used vigorously on a nonstick pans without scratching the surface. It is perfect for making scrambled eggs for whipping cream, and so much more.

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A food mill is a must for getting rid of seeds. It makes the best textured tomato sauce ever, pureed but with a little texture left in it.

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If you love freshly brewed tea then here are the tools necessary for getting it right, including a tea strainer and tea balls.

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A fine mesh strainer is good for washing fruits and vegetables.

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A good colander should have handles to avoid getting your hands burned.

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The perfect tool for skimming fat.

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Measuring tools, including cups, are essential kitchen tools.

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Measuring tools, including spoons, are essential tools.

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A simple metal splatter guard helps keep your stovetop and other cookware cleaner so you don’t have to spend as much time washing up.

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A steamer basket is much less expensive than a steamer pot and can be used in almost any 1 or 2 quart pot you already have. Silicone cleans easier than the old fashioned metal ones.

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A wok is best for stir fries because of the high sides. Go for a flat bottom wok so it works well on American stovetop burners. This carbon steel wok set has everything you need to turn out tasty Chinese food.

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Cast iron provides intense even heat and can be used on a stovetop, in the oven, on the grill and is great for camping. Use a cast iron pan to press sandwiches, smash potatoes, and crush spices or nuts, too. The 12 inch skillet from Lodge is a great skillet for everyday use.

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The Nordic Ware 12-Inch Universal Pan Lid is a vented pot lid you should keep handy when cooking. It fits most frying pans and saucepans and is much less expensive than the lids from high end manufacturers like All Clad.

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When it comes to saucepans, you really only need 3 basic sizes: small, medium and large. The large is essentially a stockpot that you can use to boil pasta and to make stocks and large quantities of stews and BBQ sauce. The small and medium pans are for smaller quantities of soup and everything else.

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An assortment of pans for frying and sauteing is essential for a functional kitchen. Stainless steel with a core of aluminum is best for most sauteing and frying. Buy the best you can. It’s also helpful to have a couple nonstick pans on hand. For those, buy them cheap and replace them when they wear out.

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A French press coffee maker requires no electricity, is portable, easy to operate, and makes a great cup of coffee. Here’s a review of one of our favorite models that won’t crack.

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Grinding your own meat gives you fresher, better tasting meals. You can buy attachments for stand mixers and food processors, but an old fashioned hand operated meat grinder is inexpensive and will last forever. If you make hamburgers you can create your own signature beef blend featuring chuck, brisket, and more.

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Very sharp blades for shaving hard foods or zesting citrus.

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Perfect for shredding cheese and making slaw.

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A handy tool for French fries or crinkle cut carrots.

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A carving fork is sometimes the best tool for holding meat steady when you slice it.

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The vegetable peeler is an indispensible tool in the kitchen.

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This tool, designed for skinning hides, comes in very handy in the kitchen, especially for mincing herbs.

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You need a place to store your knives. A block or magnetic strip would be just the thing.

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My travel knife kit is a Messermeister Meridian Elite Knife Set. These are quality forged knives, and if you’re looking for a basic knife roll, it makes a great choice.

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This tool is essential for cutting through bones.

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A short stiff blade with a sharp point makes the paring knife the tool of choice for fine work like slicing radishes, peeling apples, coring peppers. The Gunter Wilhelm Premier ProCut 3.5 inch inch Premier ProCut Paring Knife is a superb blade with a wicked sharp 15 degree cutting edge that is also drop dead gorgeous.

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here are ordinary charcoal starters and then there’s the crowd pleasing Red Dragon flame thrower. Connect it to a propane tank, hit the spark, and whoosh! Within a few minutes a whole bag of charcoal is glowing and that makes it popular on the competition circuit. Plus it is great at burning weeds in your driveway!

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The electric charcoal starter features an electric coil similar to the coils on a hotplate. Pour a pile of charcoal in your grill and jam the coil into it and plug it in. As the coals ignite, remove the coil, and mix the unlit and lit coals together with a fireplace shovel. We do, however, prefer a charcoal chimney.

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A cross between a hair dryer and a flamethrower, the Looftlighter is electric and requires an outlet. Just make a pile of coals (try to count them first or use a giant coffee can to measure a fixed amount), place the tip of the Looftlighter against the coals, and within 20 seconds you’ll see sparks flying.

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This was our least favorite sharpening system of the lot. It comes with no instructions whatsoever, and we had to search online for an assembly manual. It works but isn’t really worth the effort. Find out why in our review.

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Heavily advertised on TV, this device has two independent spring-action arms made of tungsten carbide, which move and adjust as you push and pull your knife through the sharpener.

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With several moving parts, this knife sharpener looks a bit like Rube Goldberg device and functions reasonably well. Check out our review for all the details.

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With only two slots, this sharpener is very compact, which makes it easy to handle and use, regardless of whether you have large or small hands.

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The hand-held Dianova Cook Double Sided Diamond Sharpener and its diamond grit surfaces did a very good job sharpening straight edge steel knives. It also sharpens scissors and other blades. The device measures 10” long, has a handle constructed of strong composite material, and is lightweight and easy to use.

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This unit features three-stage precision sharpening for chef’s knives, butcher knives, sporting knives, and serrated knives. Its solid construction makes this a durable sharpener that can even handle commercial use.

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This V-sharpener uses ceramic rods set at 15° per side, creating a combined 30° angle on the blade edge. It’s a simple, inexpensive sharpener for frequent use.

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Perfectly remove the foil from wine bottles with a foil cutter. Screwpull makes one of these handy tool to cut the foil off the bottle so you can clean the top nice and neat.

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The compressed air hypodermic cork remover looks like a giant needle to be inserted through the cork. The “syringe” part is like a bicycle pump, and pumps air into the bottle until the internal pressure pushes the cork out. While they usually work fine, they can break off in the cork in the bottle or worse.

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The double screw style corkscrew is one to avoid. The double screw is so-called because it removes the cork by screwing the helix into the cork and then a latch is thrown so a thread around the top helix pulls it out.

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The waiter’s lever is still popular with bartenders and restaurant staffs. It is compact and folds up like a pocket knife. Its handle is hinged and one end has a fulcrum which rests on the bottle lip. Newer models like this one uses a 2-step lifter that improves leverage.

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The ah-so device is one of the most unique tools for removing a cork and was once the rage in California. The device has two prongs that are wiggled between the cork and the bottle neck, and with a quick twisting motion, easily yanks the cork out of the bottle without puncturing the cork. Most of the time.

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When it comes to selecting the right corkscrew, there are countless design options available in the market. One type that I recommend is the winged corkscrew. It has two wing-like levers that pull the cork up through its frame when they are depressed, and they are very inexpensive, usually under $10.

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The Oster battery operated wine opener is a really clever device. With the touch of a button it can open 30 bottles between charges.

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The finest corkscrew ever designed is a gadget called the Screwpull. Actually there are three excellent models of Screwpull and there are some Screwpull imitators that work pretty well. At the center of the concept is an extra-long, wire helix with an extra wide spiral and an extra sharp tip for piercing corks.

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A classic trade publication, this glossy color tabloid comes out 50 times per year and is fat with trends and much more.

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Robert Parker is the most influential individual in the wine world. He and his associates taste thousands of wines each year, and that’s pretty much all you’ll find in this newsletter.

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There is a special issue devoted to their Restaurant Grand Award Winners, another on the Top 100 wines of the Year, and another on Great Wine Values.

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Easily the leading beer magazine, each of the six issues per year contains features about different beer types, breweries, the interesting characters who make it, places to drink it, beer and food matching, the politics influencing the marketplace and more.

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A big, sumptuous feast of recipes and ideas, drool inducing photos, probing interviews, memoirs, travel, tips on technique, culinaria, restaurant guides, product reviews, what to drink, trends, pop culture, and eternal culture.

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This is a great cooking magazine. The authors have grown from a really good magazine that people in the know swore by, to a great website, to a TV show, and have recently added another magazine.

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I own several bartending guides and I’ve seen many others, but I have never seen anything like this.

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Rich, complex, not like any other liver, more akin to eating a stick of the richest buttery cream cheese imaginable.

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The Tummy Trilogy is actually three books in one, all long out of print, but occasionally available used.

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The best teachers can address the novice and still educate the expert, and that is exactly what Kari Underly does in this fine guide.

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This beautiful book whisks readers back to a lyrical time when California was a simpler place?? before it overflowed with too many people seeking Paradise?? to a fertile region nestled between Monterey and Santa Barbara.

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Farr is a classically trained chef, butcher, and butchery instructor, at his 4505 Meats in San Francisco. In three chapters, Beef, Pork, and Lamb, he demonstrates his craft in hundreds of photographs.

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Four chapters: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal. A lifetime of incredible recipes for cooks who are bored with the same old same old.

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Bruce Aidells has been a working butcher. He founded a sausage company and I’ll bet you’ve seen Aidells Sausages on your grocery shelves.

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Edited by NAMI (formerly NAMP), this is the definitive reference on all the different cuts of meat, with charts, excellent photos, a glossary, and nutritional info.

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In the book “Catching Fire, How Cooking Made Us Human” (Basic Books, 2010), Richard Wrangham describes how cooking changes the chemistry of food and how that made it easier for proto humans to chew, digest, and extract energy and nutrients. It also includes insight for us who love to hang out at the grill.

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A short paperback that you can easily swallow on a short airplane trip, Pollan, the author of such important books as the Ominvore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, and The Botany of Desire, summarizes what he has learned about good eating habits in the form of “rules” which he describes in a few sentences.

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This may be the most important book about food since Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle drew back the curtain on the Chicago stockyards in 1906. Both books take an analytical and critical look at how food gets to our table. The New York Times named The Omnivore’s Dilemma one of the 10 best books of 2006.

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The authors explain what ingredients are made of, how they behave when cooked, and how various methods work. A very thorough A to Z encyclopedia of food science.

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From the country’s foremost expert on the science of cooking, Harold McGee, Keys to Good Cooking is a concise and authoritative guide designed to help home cooks navigate the ever-expanding universe of ingredients, recipes, food safety, and appliances, and arrive at the promised land of a satisfying dish.

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If you want to know why we do what we do in the kitchen, not just what to do or how to do it, this fat tome is a must have.

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This is the best cookbook I own. It has also won the Cookbook of the Year from the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and a James Beard Award.

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The standards such as quiche, carbonarra, BLT, are there among 168 intriguing recipes by an experienced cookbook author.

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If you’re a fan of chili in its various forms then this is the book for you! Discover recipes for such dishes as classic Texas chili, Cincinnati chili, four alarm chili, and so much more.

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A cleverly written, well researched, fun tale of the history of the hamburger and how it has evolved in step with American culture.

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This definitive little book unwraps the mystery of the origin of the hamburger and its name, and traces its spread across the globe.

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George Motz has traveled the four corners of the nation to find the best and most interesting burger joints.

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This book follows him cross country as he seeks regional styles and historical techniques that will help him unravel the story of the All-American hamburger.

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A well regarded culinary historian and Professor Emeritus of History and Humanities at Roosevelt University in Chicago.

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As the title says, this book is all about the recipes, and they look wonderful.

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This pretty, little, inexpensive, spiral bound cookbook explains the simple guidelines for grilling seafood beautifully.

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George Hensler is the captain of a barbecue team, and he has written a very helpful short book on what you need to know before entering your first Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) contest.

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Shewchuk is a Vancouver based competitor who really knows his stuff. This is a good beginner’s guide to serious barbecue with many of his competition recipes.

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A 46 minute DVD narrated by the late Governor Ann Richards and directed by Chris Elley.

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Franklin Barbecue in Austin is widely considered the best in the world and people stand in line for hours to get in.

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Daniel Vaughn knows Texas barbecue so well that in 2013 Texas Monthly magazine hired the Dallas architect to write about the subject full time.

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This book is a wonderful piece of scholarly research that is also a great read. Walsh has delved into the history and lore of Texas barbecue, it origins, its ingredients, its personalities, and its tall tales.

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Very few people know barbecue and grilling like Ray Lampe and he’s got a room full of trophies to prove it.

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This book is meant as a cookbook, as described in the subtitle “100 Recipes from America’s Best Smokehouses, Pits, Shacks, Rib Joints, Roadhouses, and Restaurants”. But its much more. Davis and Kirk probably have visited more barbecue joints than anyone I know, and they have picked some of their favorites with recipes.

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This book is great story telling as we follow an inquisitive writer on his quest for great steak.

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This book has 175 sauces, marinades, dry rubs, wet rubs, mops, and salsas. Nothing fancy, no long-winded tales and stories, just tried and true recipes, mostly from his buddies on the competition circuit.

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A big, heavy, beautifully photographed book that feels authoritative. The intro material is short, but high quality.

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Pure fun. Founded in 1986, the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is an international association with thousands of members.

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If you have a new Weber Smoky Mountain smoker you absolutely positively must buy Gary Wiviott’s book.

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Moore is a youngish Southern Gentleman from Nashville (and author of A Southern Gentleman’s Kitchen), the son of a cattleman and grandson of a butcher, takes his small plane all over the South visiting a dozen BBQ joints in as many states from Texas to North Carolina.

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Peace, Love, and Barbecue, published in 2005, not only contains the expected count of excellent recipes and cooking tips, but includes interviews with the legends of barbecue, and visits to the “shrines, shacks, joints, and right respectable restaurants.”

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Barbecue! Bible Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Bastes, Butters, and Glazes is a comprehensive collection of creative flavors from around the world.

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The Barbecue! Bible was Raichlen’s first book on the subject. Published in 1998, this 556 page tome with 500 recipes covers everything from hamburgers to bread.

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Beautifully photographed in color, this book won a Julia Child Cookbook Award. Raichlen’s most recent book, it is the best of his five barbecue books.

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With several other books on barbecue and grilling, a cooking school, two television series, a lecture tour, and a line of outdoor cooking tools, Raichlen has had the kind of influence on men who cook, that Julia Child had on women who cook.

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The recipes are creative, insightful, and beautifully photographed.

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Perry Lang is a serious classically trained chef and he knows a lot about barbecue and grilling. This book shows off his macho cooking philosophy and several clever concepts, chief among them, board dressings. So simple, but this is a super way to add flavor to grilled foods.

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As I have exclaimed perhaps too often and too breathlessly elsewhere on this site, Cook’s Illustrated, the magazine, the website, the book publisher, and producer of America’s Test Kitchen on PBS, is my favorite source for no-nonsense, thoroughly tested info.

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Chris Lilly is the Executive Chef of one of the nation’s classic old joints, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, in Decatur, AL. Lilly is a fine story teller, and in this book he shares with us what it is like to work at a small town barbecue joint, the legend of Big Bob and countless amazing recipes.

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Chef Purviance has another winner for Weber. This one has the 200 plus recipes divided into two categories, “Easy” and “Adventurous”, pretty much 50/50, and you don’t need a Weber to cook them.

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Purviance begins this beautiful book with managing the grill, and although Weber’s grills are featured, the advice is broad enough to cover most charcoal and gas grills.

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If you are a BBQ caterer or restaurateur or a competitor, or even a weekend warrior who cooks for a crowd, you need this injector!

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The Pork Injector is a motorized “Auto Pump Injector System” that is state of the art and can really save you time and hand cramps if you have to inject a lot of meat.

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Many competition cooks and caterers use big pumps like this one. A single needle and a gallon jug allow you to inject lots of food fast.

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This injector is a serious tool for competition barbecue. You can order it with 1, 2, or 3 needles. It’s a step up from basic stainless models in that you can dial in the amount of injection liquid being injected and you don’t have to pull out slowly as you inject like you do with other models.

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This heavy 304 grade stainless steel injector (most others are plastic or a cheaper metal with a chrome coat) holds 2 ounces of fluid and comes with three needles, an 8 cm (3″) for thin cuts of meat, and two 15 cm (6″) needles for thicker cuts.

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The Grillbot manufacturer has succeeded in doing something very well: getting publicity. Scores of publications and TV shows have featured it as a cool device and gift idea. Unfortunately, it doesn’t live up to the hype.

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Seems like a good idea, right? An all-in-one scraper and steamer! Don’t bother. It’s easier and cheaper to just drip some water on your grill grates while you scrub to create steam.

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This device uses a woven stainless steel pad that does a great job of cleaning the grates. But the steel pad doesn’t last long and begins to disintegrate. Replacement pads are not cheap.

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These pumice-like bricks do an admirable job of cleaning grill grates. But they leave behind dust that needs to be wiped off the grill before you cook. And they’re not recommended for porcelain enameled or cast iron grates.

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This long handled brush is perfect if you have a deep barbecue pit or catering rig to clean.

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This straightforward, inexpensive, no-frills grill brush is still the easiest and most effective way to remove grease from your grill grates. When it gets too gunked up, replace it.

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Similar to the Billy Bar, GrillFloss has an angled head that makes it easier to clean the sides and undersides of grill grates.

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It takes a long time, so this is not something to use after every cook. But a portable steam cleaner will scrub away even the toughest grime on your grill grates and heat deflector plates. I use mine once a year.

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CharGon is a solidly build grill grate cleaner with a U-shaped tip that makes it easy to scrape the tops, sides, and bottoms of round grill grates with no risk of rogue bristles and the health hazard they present.

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The extensively tested Xtreme Wheeled 50-Quart Cooler is perfect for most weekend or 1-2 day cooling needs. At one-quarter the price of our other reviewed coolers, the cost-to-performance ratio is more than adequate for many needs. With no latches and only marginal hinges, this is not a sturdy cooler.

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Multi-piece BBQ and grilling toolsets are an unnecessary investment filled with gear you may never use. We’ve all seen these cool looking cases filled with BBQ and grilling tools but don’t let the looks fool you. You are much better saving some money and buying what you need ala carte.

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Don’t use jaccard blade tenderizers on food that will not be cooked beyond 160°F.

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This is a clever way to cook ribs in two hours on a gas grill, but if you have a few hours, you can cook them better without the Ribalyzer. Essentially the Ribalyzer is a device for smoking then steaming, resulting in very soft meat that’s not quite as rich in flavor as if they had been dry roasted and zero bark.

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A spot remover that will remove the grease stains on almost all my shirts is something I considered to be as elusive as unicorns and perpetual motion machines. So I bought a 2 ounce bottle and tried it. One drop was enough clean a shirt so well that I could not find where the stain had been originally.

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WindBlocker is a portable chafing dish frame that blocks wind while allowing some air under the food and water pans to keep the fuel lit. When used indoors, one lit Sterno is enough to keep the water pan at the desired temperature. For use outdoors in the wind, two Sterno cans will get the job done.

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KettlePizza is a well made stainless steel ring that sits between the lid and base of your Weber Kettle, transforming your charcoal grill into a high heat pizza oven for a fraction of the price of a real brick oven. With the insert in place, simply slide the pizza onto a pizza stone and cook via radiant heat.

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As with cast iron, thick enameled stainless steel grill grates retain and transmit a lot of heat, making big bold grill marks: but that’s not what we want. They’re too thick to let through maximum radiant heat from the fire. That radiant heat is really what we’re after when trying to create great grill flavor.

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Their best feature is that they clean up easily, with soap and water, and can even go through the dishwasher.

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Here are the main strengths of tempered expanded steel grill grates: they are inexpensive and lightweight. Yes, they also make diamond shaped grill marks without having to rotate the meat, but grill marks are not the holy grail of great tasting meat. The truth is, there are better grill grates available.

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Cast iron fry pans and griddles can become non-stick with use, so many people are under the misimpression that cast iron grill grates are also non-stick. They are not. Cast iron grill grates are more trouble than they are worth.

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Yes, nickel plated steel grill grates warp under extremely high heats and eventually, the plating chips off, they rust, and you’ve got to pitch them. But they’re so cheap that replacing them is a cinch. If you have a Weber Kettle, I recommend upgrading to the hinged grates so you can easily add more coals and wood.

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A sturdy porcelain enamel coating is applied to a variety of metals of different weights. With proper care, these grill grates will work well and last for years.

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GrillGrates are an amazing invention featuring reversible interlocking panels that increase the grill surface temperature, reduce flare-ups, and deliver perfect sears. GrillGrates also come in a variety of shapes and sizes so that you can customize them according to the size of your gas, charcoal, or pellet grill.

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Stainless steel grill grates can be made from thin or thick rods, but I prefer the thin ones that allow more radiant heat through, especially for charcoal grills. The problem with thick rods is that they block radiant heat and make large dark grill marks.

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The Kyocera Everything Mill Adjustable Grinder allow you to dial in the size of your grind from coarse to fine and it grinds all kinds of spices from pepper and salt to coriander and cumin. Fresh ground pepper has much more flavor than the pre-ground. And the size of the grind matters making this a perfect choice.

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A good garlic press is an important kitchen tool and the Trudeau Garlic Press is the perfect choice. 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. Avoid non-stick garlic presses.

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My OXO Good Grips professional poultry shears are one of those kitchen tools I simply cannot live without. These heavy duty scissors are a must for cutting up a whole chicken (especially for removing the backbone for spatchcock chicken), trimming chicken wings, and so many other tasks.

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Forget the fancy high end pricey Le Creuset French Oven when selecting a cast iron Dutch Oven. This is the one you want for cowboy cooking and camping. It’s perfect for whole chickens or slow braising in the oven or in the grill. Add coals to the lid and it’s great for baking. It also comes in handy around the house..

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ash can. You want something with a tight fitting lid to suffocate any live coals.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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. Knob Where You Need It makes it easy to turn off the gas and easy to remember.

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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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If you find yourself grilling in the dark, the best way to see what is on the cutting board, on the grill, on the smoker, and where that wing you dropped went, is to mount a really bright light l just above your eyes. The Mitaki LED Headlamp fits over your head, leaving your hands free to work with your food.

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Illuminate your grill with Grilluminate. Six very bright LEDs affixed to the end of a metal tube extend downward far enough to clear the bottom of the hood and deliver more light than one might expect from a compact, battery powered device. Made of metal, not plastic, the body is weather and heat resistant.

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The pre-seasoned Lodge Cast Iron Panini Press flat weights are great for making grilled cheese sandwiches and other paninis, and even bacon. When I make sandwiches I preheat the press on high on the side burner, and then put the sandwich on the grill grates and the hot press on top so I can cook both sides at once.

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The Weber Style Grill Pan has plenty of slots for smoke to travel through, and plenty of surface to brown things like salmon cakes. Handles make it easy to position on the grill and to carry food from your prep area to the grill and back.

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Big Poppa BBQ Mats are a sturdy wire mesh screens with a non-stick coating capable of resisting grill temperatures, and they are easy to clean. Use them to grill jalapeno poppers, onion rings, potato slices, mushrooms, bacon, and biscuits, and to dehydrate tomatoes and smoke nuts.

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Grill toppers are essential for grilling and smoking small objects such as slices of onion and peppers, and nuts, and I prefer them for small chunks of meat rather than skewers. I also prefer mesh types like this Culina Stainless Steel Mesh Vegetable Grilling Basket one because they let in more smoke and flavor.

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