Choosing Grilling Accessories & BBQ Supplies
Authored by Tractor Supply Company
An outdoor fun activity that engages friends and family and is loved by everyone alike is - grilling. Irrespective of the type of the grill, having the perfect BBQ grill accessories is sure to make the task of grilling an enjoyable one. You can either use a gas BBQ grill or the more traditional charcoal BBQ grill. To have a great outdoor BBQ party, having the right BBQ grill accessories is the secret.
Charcoal basket
If you own a charcoal grill, a charcoal basket is the perfect accessory to have. Having a charcoal basket filled with charcoal, is sure to help you maintain the perfect temperature on the grill. You can even add small wood chips for added flavor. For instance, you can add small chips of maple, cider or hickory to add a smoky touch to the food you are grilling. You can place the wooden chips along with the charcoal in the charcoal basket and use it when needed. Most of the latest gas grills have a drawer or a basket to hold the chips. If you like grilling burgers, then you definitely need a good quality spatula, which helps you in easily flipping the burger on the grill.
Grill tools
The next important item amongst outdoor cooking accessories is a pair of tongs. You need a pair of tongs to place the meat on the grill, flip the meat over and remove the meat from fire when you are done. Find one that is non-stick to make life a little eaier when the food is done.
For the best grilled steaks, you need a grill fork. A good grill fork, is used both to flip the steaks as well as to handle the meat. A grill fork is sometimes used to check how done the meat is by using it to get a better look at the meats center. If you like grilling burgers, then you definitely need a good quality spatula, which helps you in easily flipping the burger on the grill.
Grill brush
Are you the one who loves meat grilled with a coating of barbecue sauce? Then you definitely need a brush, to apply or baste the marinade or the BBQ sauce on the meat. If you like kebabs, then you should have good quality skewers, do not go for the wooden skewers, since they might catch fire. Instead, purchase good quality skewers to dish out the best kebabs.
Grilling basket
If you like your veggies grilled and are worried that the veggies might fall off of the plate and onto the charcoals, then you definitely need the grilling basket. A grilling basket is a basket, which can hold all the veggies and also be placed on the grill.
Grill brush
When the cooking is over and its time to clean the grill, purchase a good quality grill brush and use it to clean the grill and remove any traces of food that may have become stuck.
Look for grills and grilling accessories at Tractor Supply Co. to get the most out of country summer fun.