Things such as heat-resistant gloves, spatula and tongs, grill brush and charcoal chimney starter should be considered essential items for most of us.
But how about the kick ash basket? Or the Looftlighter? Or maybe a vertical chicken holder? Although non-essential, these are still incredibly useful and nice-to-haves.
In this section of the site, we’ve put together buying guides and reviews for the best items on the market to improve and increase the enjoyment of outdoor cooking. We’ve made sure to avoid anything gimmicky, so you can be confident anything here has real practical use and is highly recommended
When your first product is one of the most innovative and straight-up coolest gadgets on the market, what do you do for an encore? That’s the problem Looft faced after the launch of the Looftlighter — now called the Looft Lighter I. How does the new Looft on the block measure up? We’ve got the answer below.
There are quite literally thousands of accessories marketed toward helping us with our grilling, BBQ, and smoking. But which are any good, and are we happy to recommend? Below we list a massive seventeen items that make outdoor cooking easier and more fun. Go grab a few!
You will never taste bacon as good as homemade! And with the cold smoke generators that we review in this guide, you can make your own, as well as cold smoke cheese, fish, nuts, garlic, and more. It’s highly addictive. You’re going to love it!
We've noticed many people questioning the safety of grill mat use, stating that they give off toxic fumes. So we decided to dig into the details in a search for the truth and give ourselves the confidence to keep on using them. Which we have and will do!
These grill cart plans show you step-by-step how to make your own grill cart with storage and work surfaces for a 22-inch kettle grill. With exact dimensions, materials list, tools required, and step-by-step illustrated diagrams and images to help you every step of the way.
The kick ash basket promises to increase airflow, allowing for a hotter fire when desired, as well as greater control at lower temperatures. It also enables you to separate out and reuse unburned fuel with a simple shake at the end of a cook. Here are our thoughts in our hands-on review.
An electric Fire starter that looks a little like a lightsaber, gets a charcoal grill going quickly, and saves money over regularly buying firelighters. What’s not to like? In this review, I take a detailed look at the Looftlighter, what it is, how it’s used, its pros and cons, and more.
When it comes to charcoal, you have one main choice to make: Lump or briquettes? In this guide, we compare and contrast the pros and cons of each. We discuss when to use one or the other and the benefits gained from switching between the two at the correct times.
Which is the best material to cook on when it comes to grill grates? Or are different grates preferred at different times? What are the pros and cons of different grate materials? Let’s compare cast iron vs stainless steel to see if you should choose a clear winner.
