Step up your outdoor barbecue game this summer with these tools.
Summer means trading kitchen stoves for outdoor grills. Whether you’re making dinner at home or on the road, firing up a grill just feels like summer. And you aren’t limited to just burgers and dogs. Cook quality cuts of meat and perfectly seared skewered vegetables by outfitting your home grilling station with all the impressive extras, from specialized trays to universal rotisserie attachments. Check out our suggestions for great grill accessories that can help you turn out gourmet meals using nothing more than your backyard grill.
Hero Grill System
Do you want great barbecue flavor while exploring the great outdoors? With the Hero Grill System, you can whip up delicious barbecue meals on your adventures. The camp system was designed with ease and portability in mind. The charcoal grill comes with a carrying case, bamboo cutting board, spatula, multi-use thermometer, and charcoal pods to make grilling on the go easy. You won’t need any lighter fluid or starters; simply add more charcoal pods to increase the heat. And it’s dishwasher safe for easier clean-up when you’re not lacking regular amenities. Find the Hero Grill System at Ace Hardware, The Home Depot, and online outlets.
Toppings Container
If you’re grilling burgers and dogs for a backyard barbecue or baking a pizza, a toppings container can take the back and forth out of the job. Instead of cooking on the grill and then moving the finished product to another surface to be assembled, you can do it all at once.
Check your local Ace Hardware, which sells the Ooni Gray Toppings Container, featuring six slots in which you can store your barbecue sauces, onions, spices, and even pepperoni and olives for your grilled pizzas. Place the container directly on your workstation and move it with ease from indoors to out.
Grill Rotisserie
A simple attachment can turn your own grill into a rotisserie oven. Simply attach the motored kit to your grill and spear whole chickens, roasts, and more to start charbroiling. If you happen to own a Kamado Joe grill, you can purchase the “JoeTisserie” attachment from Ace Hardware. This model can spin up to 50 pounds of chicken, prime rib, or Boston butt. Coyote Outdoor Living sells various sizes through Czyz’s Appliance in Reno.
Charcoal Trays
You don’t need to give up that gas grill to get a distinctive charcoal flavor. Charcoal trays allow for charcoal cooking with your existing gas grill. To use, simply remove the grates and sear plates, place a charcoal tray filled with lump coal on the unit, and light the burners. Then enjoy the taste of charcoal cooking without the hassle. Depending on your grilling system, you may find a model to suit it at Czyz’s.
Grill Basket
Cook up perfectly crisp veggies using a grill basket. Most grill baskets work on gas, charcoal, electric, and pellet grills. They’re perforated to allow for those satisfying grill marks and great grill flavor, without the worry of veggies sliding through the grates. Simply buy a basket that fits your current grill and start using it to finish your meals outside. Your local Ace Hardware carries several options.
