Grilling Like A Pro

We all love a good barbecue, and we have the BEST tools and recipes to help you grill like a pro!

GRILLING TIPS

We’ve learned some grilling tips over the years that will ensure that your barbecued meal turns out just right every time!

• Preheat the grill so it’s hot and ready to immediately begin cooking the food once it is placed on it. Preheating is also helpful because it loosens any stuck on bits of food. Give the grates a quick brush before rubbing on an even layer of cooking oil. 
• Sear Meat over an open flame. Once seared to your liking, move the meat to indirect heat where it can finish cooking. 
• Close the Lid for thicker cuts of meat. This allows the grill to act like an oven in order for the center to cook properly.
• Let it Be! It can be tempting to poke, prod and flip the meat, but don’t. You should only flip it once. By doing so you allow each side to heat up enough to start forming a nice caramelized crust. 
• Wait to Add Sauce. If you add the sauce too early, it just tends to char. Allow your meat to cook almost completely before coating it with the sauce. 

Mostly importantly, you want to have the right tools! We’ve rounded up the BEST products for grilling and hosting a flawless barbecue that will leave you wishing it was summer all year long.

Must-Have Tools

One of the secrets to having your barbecued food turn out amazing is having the right tools. These are our favorite grilling products that we just know you are going to love!

Extra Long Scissor Tongs – If you don’t like burning your hands while grilling, you’ve got to try these tongs! They’re extra long, making it easy to flip meat without having to get too close to the flame.

Alpha Grillers Grill Set – This set comes with everything you need when barbecuing! It includes a silicone brush and a stainless steel spatula, fork and tongs all with heat-resistant silicone handles.

KIZEN Digital Meat Thermometer – This digital thermometer makes it so easy to tell if your meat is done. We always use this thermometer to make sure our Cilantro Lime Chicken is cooked all the way through.

Smart Meat Thermometer with Bluetooth – This thermometer allows you to read the internal temperature of the meat you’re grilling on your phone. Crazy, right?? It’s our go-to when grilling Carne Asada or any marinated steak.

Grill Wok – This sturdy grill wok is perfect for grilling vegetables and you can even throw in some meat if you don’t have the time to assemble kabobs.

Stainless Steel BBQ Grilling Basket – You can use this grilling basket to cook just about anything. We especially like to use it for fish and chopped veggies.

8″ Natural Bamboo Skewers – These bamboo skewers are what we use when grilling Steak Kabobs or Chicken Souvlaki for a large crowd. It’s so convenient to just toss them after eating.

Cast Iron Grill Press – This grill press will help you get evenly cooked hamburgers. every time! We love how heavy and durable it is and the wooden handle makes it easy to maneuver without burning your hand.

Cast Iron Square Grill Pan – We love how versatile this cast iron pan is! You can use it on the barbecue or on your stove and still get those beautiful grill marks either way!

Rectangular Pizza Stone – This pizza stone is a must-have when we make Homemade Pepperoni Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza or Margherita Pizza. It produces perfectly cooked pizza every time!

Barbecue Cleaner – You know that gunk that gets on your grill after cooking? This handy tool makes it so easy to clean that off without scraping your barbecue or leaving residue on it.

Sauce Pot and Basting Brush Set – This clever gadget allows you to have sauce nearby that you can either brush or pour on your meat. We love to use it when making Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and Baby Back Ribs.

For the Grill Master

When it’s time to grill, you’ve got to have the right accessories. From aprons to grill lights, we’ve got you covered!

Professional Grade Chef Apron – This adjustable apron is heavyweight and high quality so it won’t be phased when it comes within inches of a flame. It has multiple pockets for all of your barbecuing tools and comes in a variety of colors.

2 Pack Kitchen Cooking Aprons – These cute aprons are stylish, lightweight and soft. They’re perfect for indoor or outdoor cooking and can even be used as a his and hers set. So fun!

Mr. Bar-B-Q Adjustable Grilling Caddy – This portable caddy makes it so easy to take your barbecuing essentials with you wherever you grill. It includes a paper towel holder, hooks for grilling tools and plenty of storage for spices, condiments and anything else you may want to have on hand.

Three-Shelf Movable Food Prep and Work Cart Table – With multiple shelves and hooks, this sturdy table has a spot for everything you need to grill like a pro. Among other things, it has a bottle opener, a place to mount a propane tank and wheels so it can be easily moved.

Levain & Co Meat Temperature Magnet & Meat Smoker Guide – No more having to look up cooking times or temps when grilling meat! This magnetic guide can live on your barbecue and has all the info you need.

Led Flame Bluetooth Speaker – What’s a barbecue without music? This high-quality Bluetooth speaker doubles as an LED light, setting the perfect atmosphere for any grilling occasion.

GEEKHOM BBQ Gloves – These extra long silicone gloves are heat resistant, making it easy to cook over an open flame. They are also waterproof, non-slip and tough enough to handle any grilling job.

KOSIN Barbecue Grill Light Magnetic Base – Ever tried grilling in the dark? It’s not easy! These lights are a great solution. They provide plenty of light and are magnetic so you can stick them anywhere on your barbecue.

Ignite Silicone Grilling Trivet – So many tools and no place to put them UNLESS you have this handy trivet. It is so easy to wash and has space for at least three tools, keeping them and your barbecue clean.

Bear Paws The Original Shredder Claws – These tools makes shredding meat effortless. We love to use them when making Pulled Pork and other shredded meat.

Serving It Up

Now that the cooking is done, let’s eat! We have some great product recommendations for serving all of that yummy food.

Chilled Condiment Server – This condiment server can be used in a variety of ways. You can use it to serve different veggies, taco toppings or anything really! We love to use it for all of the fixings when we serve juicy hamburgers.

Porcelain Divided Serving Dishes – This attractive dish is great for serving chips with French Onion Dip or veggies with Dill Dip. We love that each of the sections is removable, making it easy to refill.

Fast Food Baskets – It’s so fun to serve burgers and Teriyaki Chicken Burgers in these adorable baskets. They’re sturdy so they can be used over and over again.

Checkered Deli Basket Liner – These checkered liners are our favorite! They’re cute, inexpensive and make clean up a breeze.

Buffet Tongs – These stainless steel tongs work well for serving any barbecue food. These are our go-to when serving coleslaw or fruit salad.

Mini Serving Tongs – These smaller tongs come in a set of four and are what we like to use to serve smaller foods like Grilled Asparagus.

Disposable Angled Plastic Bowls – To make getting food easy, especially for kids, try these plastic angled bowls! They come in a set of four and are perfect for serving dishes like potato salad and macaroni salad.

Serving Platters with Handles – These beautiful platters work for serving anything from Huli Huli Chicken to Fruit Kabobs. They’re large, durable and stylish.

Fox Run Butter Spreader – There’s never been an easier way to butter your corn on the cob! Just stick a cube of butter in and it’s ready to go.

Stainless Steel Corn Cob Holders – These babies are a must when we have Grilled Corn on the Cob. They make eating corn easy and keep our fingers clean from greasy butter.

Farmhouse Utensil Caddy – This caddy is perfect for holding paper good and plastic utensils for your barbecue. It even comes in a variety of colors and styles.

Glass Drink Dispenser – This is our favorite drink dispenser for barbecues! We love using it to serve our Homemade Lemonade and Best Strawberry Lemonade.

Red and White Gingham Checkered Plaid Party Tableware – If you’re looking for party goods for your next barbecue, these are our favorite. The are darling and come with enough dinner plates, dessert plates, forks and napkins for 24 people.

Blue Plates with Disposable Plastic Silverware & Blue Cups – This bright plastic dinnerware will bring the fun to any barbecue. The set has enough large plates, small plates, utensils and cups for 25 people and comes in different colors.

It’s Grill Time!

Now that we’ve introduced you to our favorite barbecuing products, it’s time to fire up that grill!

We hope you’ve found some products that will make your grilling experience easy, enjoyable and successful! To see all of our barbecue supply recommendations, check out our Grilling Like a Pro Idea List.

If you buy and try any of the items in this post, we’d love to hear your feedback. Feel free to leave a comment below.

Happy Grilling!