10 Tip Guide to Grill Accessories
Anybody can pack a Coleman Road Trip Grill in the car and toss some burgers on the grate when it’s time to chow down but how can you tell the tailgating grillmasters from the wannabes at sports and outdoors events? We did our homework and brought out the most effective grilling accessories from the guys who write the barbeque hero books.
1. Grillmasters use wood chips. You have to be more creative about positioning wood chips with a propane grill as opposed to the guy tossing mesquite on charcoal briquettes, however it pays off when your guests start praising you for the “extra something” they get only when you do the grilling.
Here’s what to anticipate in the different varieties of wood chips:
Mesquite will overpower everything except the tastiest porterhouse. Use very lightly or mix with other woods.
Hickory is best with pork.
Oak wood chips make a lighter flavor than mesquite or hickory but are still best with beef and chicken.
Cherry is a girlie wood. Best for fish and vegetables but too light for beef.
2. Spatulas need to be stainless steel and at least 16 inches long. 20,000 BTU is a lot of heat when you’re reaching to the back on the grill. Flexible is superior to thick and heavy.
3. Forks must be used sparingly if at all. A pierced porterhouse will leak juices like a sieve. In the event you must opt for steel and at least 16 inches long.
4. Metal tongs are your primary food moving tool. Choose spring loaded and 16 inches long. High quality is good for tongs. You don’t want them bending or twisting.
5. An instant-read digital meat thermometer is mandatory. Undercooked beef can ruin your entire day. This is the only surefire method to cook a costly porterhouse to exactly the “right” doneness for each guest.
6. Chefs knife and wooden cutting board. Select a high carbon stainless chef knife that is 8 inches long or more. Maintain it razor sharp and you will be able to cut and chop anything that will fit on a grill grate.
7. Coleman grill side shelves are usually enough workspace, however, for really big gatherings a backyard cart or table becomes a must. You can use it to keep your tools handy, for cutting, and for serving. Get stainless steel if you can.
8. Two inch pastry brush with natural bristles for basting. Avoid plastic bristles which not only melt if left too near to the heat but always manage to shed bristles on the work even when new.
9. Leather grill gloves. Grilling experts say that leather provides the top mix of dexterity and heat and grease protection. Leather makes the best looking grill gloves too.
10. Not a grilling accessory per se but a portable camping generator adds a whole dimension to tailgating and grilling on the beach.
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