| There are really three key BBQ tools that every | | | | Tongs |
| backyard grill maestro needs in his toolbox. It can be | | | | These may be the most versatile grilling tool. I always |
| difficult to wade through the piles of useless BBQ | | | | have two pair on hand; one to move hot coals |
| accessories in the large department stores, and you | | | | around and another for the food. When looking for a |
| will certainly receive many of these as gifts, but if | | | | pair of tongs controllability is the key. Most models |
| you focus your grilling technique on the three basic | | | | come with a locking mechanism that only allows the |
| tools you can never go wrong. The basic grill | | | | tongs to open half way. This can be the difference in |
| accessories that every backyard chef needs are a | | | | losing a steak to the coals. Always choose a model |
| spatula, tongs, and a grill brush. | | | | that has this feature. A sturdy slip resistant grip is |
| The Spatula | | | | also a must. |
| A good spatula will have a long handle that keeps | | | | Grill Brush |
| your hands and arms away from the heat, but not | | | | No backyard chef should be without a good grill |
| so long that it makes it difficult to use. Look for a | | | | brush. Some models come two sided with metal |
| model that has a good slip resistant handle. Put some | | | | bristles son one side and steel wool on the other. If |
| pressure on the flipper in the store to check for flex. | | | | you brush your grill with the steel wool when it is hot |
| A little flex is OK, but very much will make it hard to | | | | is will burn up. Usually a single sided wire brush is good |
| control. If you will be cooking fish filets look for a | | | | enough. To clean your grill get it good and hot then |
| model that has a tapered serrated edge that will | | | | scrape it with the brush. This will get all of the stuck |
| make turning fish a breeze. | | | | on food particles off and help your food taste great. |