Techniques

10 Essential Grilling Tools to Make You Master of the Flame

Everything you need (and nothing you don’t) for a summer of perfect grilling

The "Grill Everything but the Burger" Brisket Burger
MICHAEL TUREK

By Max Falkowitz


Published on April 27, 2017

Despite the light rain, the grills stayed ablaze, turning out great dishes like this merguez sausage.

The grill you have. The grilling recipes are covered. Your sides are set. But how well equipped are you? If you’re still struggling with regular kitchen tongs and don’t have a tall stack of hand towels at the ready, consider this guide your helping hand. When it comes to great grilling, we’re big believers in minimalism: there’s a lot of stuff out there you just don’t need. But some tools are truly essential, and these are the ones we wouldn’t want to grill without.

Stainless Steel Tong

360° Clean Grill Brush

All-Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal

Compact Rapidfire Chimney Starter

Meat Thermometer

Kitchen Towels

Deluxe Grilling Basket

Mixing Bowls

Trigger Spray Bottle

Thai Charcoal

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