10 Grilling Gifts Worthy Of The Grillmaster
Grilling burgers and steaks over an open fire isn’t just a way to prepare food—at it’s best, it’s a way for anyone to get in touch with an inner primal force, bringing them back (even momentarily) to a time before the complexities of modern life.
But it’s also an excellent way to prepare some of the finest, freshest, tastiest meals on the planet. So no matter the motivations, our list of 10 grilling gifts will put you or your loved one in a perfect place to become the best grillmaster you can be.
Traeger Timberline Pellet Grill
ENDLESS FEATURES
Besides being fuel efficient and better for the environment, pellet grills are also easier for the beginning griller to master. Traeger’s Timberline Pellet Grill is exceptionally easy to get consistently great results with, thanks to a heat-retaining double wall construction and wireless controls that will monitor your meat’s temperature and adjust heat automatically.
Smithey Ironware Co. No. 12 Grill Pan
MADE IN THE USA
A well-seasoned cast iron pan is practically worth its weight in gold, thanks to the material’s amazing non-stick properties and top notch heat retention. And with Smithey Ironware Co.’s No. 12 Grill Pan—made in South Carolina, by the way—you can bring those qualities to your home oven with ease, creating perfectly flavorful grill marks in a flash.
Pitmaster: Recipes, Techniques, and Barbecue Wisdom
GRILLING GUIDE
Barbecue is every bit as much an art as it is a science—and in Pitmaster, from chefs Andy Husbands and Chris Hart, you’ll learn the ins and outs of both sides. Filled with recipes and techniques for the main course as well as side dishes, it’s a one stop read for everything grilling and smoking related.
Traeger large Cut BBQ Spatula
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Standard kitchen equipment is rarely up to the task of a grill’s high heat and flames. That’s why you’ll need something like Traeger’s Large Cut BBQ Spatula to really work with your grilled foods. It has an extra wide and sturdy construction that’s made for moving big cuts of meat, and its beveled edge allows for fast and efficient flipping too.
Flint and Tinder Waxed Apron
HERITAGE QUALITY
Forget the flimsy cotton “kiss the cook” apron—if you or someone you know is serious about grilling, they’ll want a hard-wearing heritage piece like the Flint and Tinder Waxed Apron instead. It’s double reinforced with rivets at each of its stress points, and generously waxed seven ounce canvas can stand up to anything a barbecue grill can throw at it.
Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub
GRILL SMARTER
Whether grilling or smoking, the key to consistently great results is to maintain consistent temperatures. That’s exactly what the Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub will allow you to do, by transforming your grill into a wifi-enabled monitor of time, temperature, and doneness. It takes a lot of the guesswork out of making the best of a great cut of meat.
Barebones Cowboy Grill Tongs
HAND-FORGED STEEL
Measuring up at almost a foot and a half long, the Barebones Cowboy Grill Tongs are no average barbecue tool. They’re hand forged from stainless steel, then given a handsome walnut handle that will keep your hands cool no matter how hot the grill gets. They’re ideal for grilling au naturel over a fire pit, too.
Dos Gauchos Steak Rub Authentic Argentina Chimichurri
VERSATILE STEAK SEASONING
With the amount of cattle that they raise, Argentinians are bound to know a thing or two about making a great steak. And their secret ingredient? Chimichurri, a richly flavored blend of herbs, spices, and salt that can transform even a mediocre cut of meat into a taste sensation.
Weber Premium Grilling Gloves
SUPERIOR GRIP
Don’t want to grill your hands while you’re grilling your steak? Then you’ll need a good set of gloves. Weber’s Premium Grilling Gloves will do the trick, with a heat resistance all the way up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nomad Grill & Smoker
GRILL ON THE GO
You can look like a secret agent and a grill master at the same time with the Nomad Grill & Smoker. It’s a highly portable fold-out grill with tons of innovative design features up its sleeves, including a multi-layer construction that does a fantastic job of retaining heat.
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