| Cooking on a charcoal grill is a great way to get | | | | when grilling, as it will let the flavorful juices to escape |
| excellent and unique flavor to your favorite meats | | | | if you use it to poke the food. A good flipper, |
| and vegetables. Each year we often see many | | | | sometimes also called a spatula, is very important. |
| different accessories available for grilling, and it can be | | | | You'll want to make sure it is large enough and can |
| confusing as to which ones are the best to use or | | | | withstand the heat of 300-500 degrees. |
| even necessary. Below are the top 5 that anyone | | | | 4. A Vegetable Basket: Grilling shrimp, fish, and |
| who loves outdoor cooking must have. | | | | vegetables becomes much easier with a veggie |
| 1. A Chimney Starter: A chimney starter is a neat | | | | basket, as it contains the food so it does not fall |
| little device that you can use to light your charcoal | | | | through the grates and burn. They are relatively |
| grill without the hassle or grief of using lighter fluid. It | | | | inexpensive and can help you make new foods on |
| is also better for you, since lighter fluid may contain | | | | the grill you may not have considered trying before. |
| chemicals that could potentially be transferred to | | | | 5. A Good Brush: Keeping your grill clean and rust free |
| your food. It is easy to use by simply placing coals in | | | | is the most important thing of all. A clean grill will allow |
| the canister and lighting. No more hours of frustration | | | | you to have the best possible flavor and also help |
| waiting for the charcoal to burn evenly either! | | | | prolong its life for many more years of service and |
| 2. A Digital Meat Thermometer: Digital meat | | | | enjoyment. Referring to the manufacturer's |
| thermometers are an indispensable tool when it | | | | specifications and owners manual will give you the |
| comes to grilling steaks, ribs, or other meats. You'll | | | | information you need in order to properly care and |
| never have to ask how long something will need to | | | | maintain the condition of your outdoor cooking stove. |
| cook for and there will be no question of whether | | | | There are many other great accessories that you |
| the meat is cooked through or not. It is also easy to | | | | may enjoy, including everything from pizza pans to |
| use, you simply place the thermometer in the meat | | | | rotisseries. These top 5 must haves will make |
| and based on the temperature you'll know if you | | | | outdoor cooking a fun and easier experience or be a |
| need to grill it longer or if it is ready to serve. | | | | great gift idea for someone who is new to grilling. |
| 3. A Good Flipper: You should never use long forks | | | | |