9 Grilling Essentials for Your Next Backyard Barbecue
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Photo: Courtesy of Caliber1/9As the weather grows warmer and the days longer,barbecue seasonis almost here. So what better time to get your grilling station in working order? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a barbecuing beginner, we’ve rounded up 9 grilling essentials that could change your grilling game in 2016. From a smart grill that texts you when the ribs are done to top-of-the-line tongs and brushes, these products will have you entertaining outdoors in style.
Shown:Caliber’skamado-style charcoal grill doubles as a rotisserie as well as a smoker. And weighing in under 100 pounds, it’s easy to transport for an impromptu picnic; $2,475.caliberappliances.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Outset2/9Farm-raised bamboo and recycled stainless steel make these grilling tools byOutseteco-friendly; $9–$11 each.outsetinc.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Lynx3/9Lynx’sstainless-steel Smart Grill removes the guesswork from grilling. Simply tell the voice-activated appliance what to do—“Cook two eight-ounce filet mignons, medium rare”—and attend to your guests. The device, which syncs with your iPhone, will text you when the steaks need to be flipped or removed from the grill; from $6,000.lynxgrills.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Food524/9Add a hint of smoked cedar (or maple or hickory) to whatever you’re preparing with one of these grill planks by原始丛林Grilling;$20 for a set of five.food52.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Weber5/9If you can’t commit to the über-connected Smart Grill, the iGrill thermometer byWeberis a baby step toward the smart grilling of the future. The device uses a probe wired to a digital display on the grill to monitor the status of what’s cooking and will send updates to your phone; $99.store.weber.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Food526/9Bring the flavors of Turkey, Tunisia, and Spain to your backyard barbecue with these Mediterranean-inspired grilling spices byLa Boîte;$29 for a set of three.food52.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Crate and Barrel7/9Cook delicate foods like seafood, vegetables, or fruit on the grill with these stainless-steel grill grids byCrate and Barrel;$50 for set of two.crateandbarrel.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma8/9Landmann’sNapa charcoal grill looks sleek as can be in cast-iron, and is perfect for low-temperature, slow-cook-time dishes like barbecued ribs; $400.williams-sonoma.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Workman Publishing Company9/9Page through grilling guru Steven Raichlen’s new book,Project Smoke,for 100 recipes as well as tips on cold-smoking, hot-smoking, and smoke-roasting; $34.amazon.com
