Whether you’re looking for Father’s Day gift ideas or just shopping for the grill master in the family, these BBQ accessories are exactly what he needs.
Instant Read Thermometer
I know renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsey can tell their steak is ready with a simple touch of their finger. But the average backyard griller hasn’t been trained in the finest restaurants and cooked several thousand steaks to perfection.
The last thing I want to do is serve a dried up piece of meat to my guests, so I always use an instant read thermometer to make sure my steak is cooked just right.
The Thermapen is a bit pricey but there’s a reason why restaurants all over the world consider it essential. It’s widely considered the gold standard when it comes to meat thermometers.
Wooden Cutting Board
Whether you’re slicing veggies or carving a smoked ham, a quality cutting board is a must. Sure, you can get a cheap cutting board anywhere but it probably won’t last long and it may even dull your knives.
Instead, check out the finely-crafted boards at Forest Decor. I have this Walnut Cutting Board and I use it daily. It’s big enough to hold plenty of onions or peppers as I prep ingredients, but not so big that it gets in the way.
You can even get it customized with the name of your favorite BBQ lover. Perfect for Father’s Day!
Chimney Starter
This doesn’t apply to the gas grillers out there, but for charcoal lovers it’s a must have. Ditch the nasty lighter fluid and try a charcoal chimney instead.
Chimney starters are easy to use and there’s no chemicals involved so you can be sure the food on your grill stays pure.
This Weber Chimney Starter is the one I use and recommend.
Gourmet Seasonings And Rubs
I love experimenting with different seasonings and flavor profiles. Of course, you can always make your own rubs at home (this buffalo chicken dry rub is a family favorite) but why not get your grill master a variety pack of grilling spices to try?
Grill Basket For Vegetables
Burgers, not dogs, and steak are all great on the grill. But why stop with meat when you can grill your whole meal?
With a good grill basket you can cook almost any veggie so you have a healthy side dish.
Thin vegetables like green beans, asparagus, or thinly sliced peppers and onions will fall right through your grill grates if you don’t have a grill basket.
Pro Tip – I prefer a non-stick grill basket. I give it a quick spray of Pam to prevent sticking and clean up is a breeze.
