Everything You Need To Get Grilling This Summer

Cookouts are a great way to bring your family and friends together, eat healthy and delicious foods, and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. But in order to ensure your food comes out exactly the way you like, it’s crucial that you're outfitted with the proper grilling equipment.

So before you fire up the grill, be sure to check out this list of our favorite accessories. From wireless meat thermometers to basting brushes, these grilling tools and gadgets will suit all of your outdoor culinary needs.

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Weber Spirit II 2-Burner Liquid Propane Grill, $379
This propane grill by Weber is great for the serious home grill chef. The grill features a whopping 450 square inches of cooking space over its twin burners and a grease management system to help with cleaning and maintenance. Needless to say, this is a cookout powerhouse.

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto, $18.15
Aaron Franklin, pitmaster and owner of the popular restaurant Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, presents his "meat-smoking manifesto" — a perfect companion for amateur and professional cooks alike who are looking to up their BBQ game. The book comes with guides to meat smoking and brisket cooking, and it’s also available on Kindle.

ThermoPro Wireless Digital Meat Thermometer, $56.99
Knowing the temperature of your meats during the grilling or smoking process is an essential part of BBQ mastery. Since this wireless meat thermometer has a remote range of up to 300 feet, you can easily plug it in and kick back in your lawn chair.

Cuisinart CPK-200 Grilling Prep and Serve Trays, $27.14
These dishwasher-safe prep trays will ensure you don’t get any raw meat juices on your cooked meat and veggies — just use the red tray for preparing raw meat and place your finished meat on the black tray.

Blue Donuts 12-Inch Kabob Skewers for Grilling (24-Pack), $21.99
Kabobs make it quick and easy to grill delicious and healthy meats, veggies and seafood. These 12-inch, stainless steel skewers in a 24-pack by Blue Donuts are designed to be flat, so your food won’t move and shift while it's being cooked.

GEEKHOM Heat Resistant Grilling Gloves, $18.88
The last thing you want during a barbeque is a nasty grill burn. These cooking gloves by GEEKHOM are made with long sleeves to protect your wrists and arms from hot cooking surfaces. Made using BPA-free silicone, these bad boys are cold-resistant from minus 104 degrees and heat-resistant up to a whopping 446 degrees.

Kizen Instant Read Meat Thermometer, $19.95
Quickly checking the internal temperature of steaks, burgers and fish is key to knowing exactly when your meat is cooked to the correct doneness — an extra minute on the grill can make the difference between medium and well-done. This model by Kizen produces a temperature reading in a little as two to three seconds with a range of up to 572 degrees.

Cuisinart Sauce Pot and Basting Brush Set, $14.99
For slowly basting and lathering your meats and veggies in decadent grilling and marinating sauces, this sauce pot and basting brush combo by Cuisinart is an affordable culinary powerhouse. Its durable, stainless steel construction is built to last, and the silicone brush head pops off for easy, dishwasher-safe cleaning.

Grillaholics Heavy Duty Grill Basket, $21.95
Roasting vegetables on the grill is a breeze with this heavy-duty grill basket by Grillaholics. It’s made using durable stainless steel — which means no heat warping — and stops smaller vegetables or diced meats from falling through your grill grates. It’s also dishwasher-safe.

The Original Bear Paws Shredder Claws, $12.95
If you’re in the mood for shredded chicken, pulled pork or shredded beef, you can’t beat The Original Bear Paws Shredder Claws. They’re made using a BPA-free nylon that’s heat-resistant up to 475 degrees, and they’re dishwasher-safe.

FreshJax Smoked Spices Gift Set (Set of 5), $24.99
Before you slap your meat or veggies on the grill or smoker, you’re going to want to season them — heavily. This set of delicious, smokey spices is the perfect companion when you’re out grilling. Flavors include Mesquite Lime, Grill Master, Smoked Cherrywood, Campfire and Smokey Southwest.

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