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Accessories For Grilling.
The accessories you need for your grill
Okay, I'll come clean. Here's a list of stuff you really do need, but I'll sprinkle in some really cool stuff that
will make you the god-of-the-grill. (sort of) on this and maybe another page later.
I'll get right to it:
- THINGS YOU REALLY NEED: - (ESSENTIAL)
- A really good grilling mitt: Mittons should be long enough to reach about halfway towards your elbow,
more if you have a deep grill. One of my buds has mits that actually touch his elbow. BOY! Am I in awe!
- A great set of spring loaded tongs: Tongs are sort of the universial grilling tool.
They are better than a fork because to use a fork, you usually penetrate the items being handled and this
allows great tasting juice to leak out. It also allows heat to enter the hole(s) of the items being handled and
this can sometimes cause the food item to cook more rapidly at the fork wounds.
- Fork: Well, after dissing the 'Fork', I have to say it is on the essential grilling accessory list.
There are just times where the 'fork' is the best tool for the job. But a good fork, needs to be a long fork.
It is suggested that a good grilling fork be at least 16 inches long with a wood handle and two tines.
- Spatula: Get a good spatula that is designed for grilling. These spatulas are usually long
(about 16-18 inches and usually wider than your normal kitchen spatula.)
NOTE: Do NOT Use:
- A plastic, Teflon or any nonstick type of spatula.
- A full metal spatula that can allow heat to travel up the handle to your hand.
- A spatula that is too thin.
- THINGS YOU WANT:
- Basting Brushes: Basting brushes allow you to spread marinade, butter and assorted 'secret sauces'
onto your grilling delight.
- Skewers: If you get metal skewers, they tend to get hot and cook the food from the inside out.
Though this could be a desirable outcome, I tend to stick with bamboo skewers becasue they allow the food
to cook as expected from the outside in.
NOTE: Be sure and soak the bamboo skewers for a half hour or so, so they don't burn or catch fire.
Oops... that didn't happen to me... Well, ah, I have to confess... It did!
- Thermometers: A good food thermometer will tells you the internal temperature of your foods as you cook them.
There are even wireless thermometers that will signal you inside when your food reaches the proper temperature.
The sky's the limit!
- Grill Topper: A grill topper is a perforated grid, usually an iron or porcelain plate with small
holes that allow you to cook more delicate foods like fish, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms and such.
- Smoker Box: The smoker box is a great grilling accessory especially for gas or electric grills
that will allow you to impart that great smokey flavor into your food without having a smoker grill.
Check out our smoker box review.
There are many accessories for your grill that can make your grilling pleasureful.
One I particularly like is a magnetic light I got at wally-world. When you get your grilling accessories,
you are really ready to start cooking on your grill.
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