by Eric Buckingham

Created on: November 11, 2007

When it comes to cooking and preparing meals im not ashamed to admit that I might not wear the pants when it comes to the kitchen but the grill now that's my department. There are a few grilling accessories that make my job as head grill cook easier, and makes the food taste a lot better as well. A thermometer is a must have grill accessory. It takes out all of the guess work and gives you confidence when serving meat to your family and friends. If they think their meat is not done enough just blame it on the thermometer. Reasonably priced at around $30.00 the Oregon Scientific Silver Wireless BBQ Thermometer is a mans best friend. It has a belt clip that allows you to keep an eye on the prize even if away from the grill socializing with family and friends. It even has alerts that let you know when something is almost ready, one, or overcooked.

Just because the sun is set and the day is over doesn't mean that the cooking has to be. With a Cordless Led Grill Light with a price range from $30.00- $ 55.00 you can grill anytime day or night. And not worry about burns to yourself or your body, It has a sturdy clip that just hangs right onto the side of your grill and the bendable neck will allow you to place the light right where you need it. I really never knew how I got along without out it. Oh ya I do when the lights went out so did the flame not no more!

A grill tool set is a no brainer accessory for any cook behind the grill. Investing in a good one will ensure years of quality food and the right tools to get the job done. The Heritage Professional Barbecue Grill Tool Set includes a corkscrew, tongs, knife, grill light, brush, skewers, a cleaning brush, and my favorite item a chef's fork with a built in thermometer and light! Yea it is really neat if I say so myself. It also has some other items as well and I all fits perfectly in a storage/carrying case for easy transport and storage.

If you have ever said "look I only have two hands give me a minute" then this next grilling accessory is for you. The Turner Tong lets you flip and grip even the biggest pieces of meat securily and easily. You get a firm grip that goes all the way around your food and you can handle, flip, and turn it with skilled perfection. Sorry puppy no more dropped pieces of meat for you. They have a really long handle for maximum safety. But the length doesn't take away from the durability or strength. At a price of only around $20.00 the Turner Tongs will be a trusty sidekick always there for you when you need them.

These are a few must have accessories for the grill, for me the most important accessory of all is the company of family and friends.

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