Cool Tools...What do I Really Need?!

They sell so many grilling tools. What accessories do I really need?

#Truth! There are some need-to-have and some nice-to-have accessories, but beware that many of the tools sold for grilling don’t really work well. 

I especially dislike the awkward, long, bulky, heavy tongs and the barbecue fork. You have no control with those tongs that never line-up accurately. You should use 12-inch locking chef tongs instead. I recommend two pairs so you can make a pair of Stop and Go Tongs (see Tong Tip above) to help prevent cross contamination. They are great for all indoor and outdoor tasks!

And, never pierce food with a fork, it will cause food to release juices. Always use 12-inch chef tongs or a spatula to turn food over or remove it from the grill. 

To tell if the food is done, use an instant-read meat thermometer. My favorite is the Thermapen and it happens to be on sale right now.

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