The grill world is full of wonderful accessories to make your life easier. One in particular that I love is spatulas and tongs, but there’s so much more. You’ll be able to take great delight from these helpful tools when using an electric pellet smoker or even just doing vegetables at home on the stovetop — grillers know how important it can get for getting those perfect sear marks without burning them underneath their meat.
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Instant-Read Thermometer
I don’t use a grill probe to check the meat. Instead, I string wires through my pellet smoker and measure it with an instant-read or pocket thermometer instead – a much easier task. Most grill controllers come equipped with these types of instruments as well; if not then there are always other options available at your local market which can be priced affordably to boot (not just for cooking).
The best pitmasters cook by temperature, not time. To cook the best, use a thermometer.
Cast Iron
Grab a cast-iron skillet for your pellet grill. If you don’t own any quality skillets, pick up the best one that is available to ensure great food results every time.
The material can take on heat from an open flame without undergoing Any damage or changing its properties due solely because of how durable it actually may be made. This means pans when cooked in these appliances will always come out tenderized rather than burnt tasting – making them ideal not only for grilling but also for baking meatloaf.
As a barbecue guy, not an expert on cast iron cookware but my advice is to pay the extra money for quality products. I learn how to cook and perfect new meats over time in order to maintain their perfection so it’s not ideal to use your re-seasoning every few months or years depending on what you go with because sturdier more expensive pieces will last longer than cheaper ones.
Three-Piece Tool Kit
Every pitmaster needs to own the following three-piece tool kit: a spatula and tongs for flipping meats on your grill, as well as either forks or a basting brush depending upon what kind of cut you are cooking. For big cuts like tri-tip/brisket that need slicing it’s best to practice with a fork while holding them securely in place using metal handled utensils so they don’t pierce through too easily, but when cooking smaller items such as chicken breasts there is no reason at all why somebody wouldn’t use their preferred method – the good old bladed variety.
The Injector
The injector is a must-have for any serious smoker. It allows you to pack in moisture and flavor like never before, whether it’s during the long smoke or when making smaller cuts such as bacon that need extra care along with their transformation from pork belly into deliciously cooked meat.
The best advice we can give: Get yourself one of these tools — they’ll make smoking easier (and better) than ever.
The Big Spatula
The big spatula is your new best friend. I’m not talking about the oversized, three-piece tool kits kind of big spoons that come with them either; we’re referring to an actual type — a salmonTokio style grill master’s favorite possession? Yes, please! It has such a huge area on its surface and can easily accommodate whatever weird combination of forks you found in need for some Chicken parmesan dish without any awkward contortions or movements required from us chefs who know how easy this thing makes life.
Cold smoker
Cold smokers are a great way to keep your food warm without sacrificing any of its flavors. They can be used for smoking cheese, fish, and other items that require lower temperatures than the main chamber offers while also serving as an excellent bun warmer or even preserving meats by cooling them off after they’ve been cooked so you don’t lose anything in terms on taste because there won’t have been time at those higher heats where something else might go wrong with bacteria growth due simply from being too close together before coming back down again – this includes hot grills too.
Smoke Tubes
The perfect way to create that extra smoke you crave in your pellet grill! Smoke tubes use the pellets already on hand and slow smoke for hours. Many owners of grills with PID controllers find themselves using these handy tools, as it adds an amazing layer of flavor without adding too much heat from direct flame cooking techniques as barbecues do.
Grill Gloves
You know that feeling when you are cooking and get a contact to burn? That’s why it’s important to wear gloves. Not only will they protect your hands, but these grill-specific pairs were designed with heat in mind; meaning their ability to withstand high temperatures makes them perfect for handling cast iron or working over direct fire grates without worrying about getting burned.
WI-FI Thermometer or Controller
Whether you’re smoking or cooking, a Wi-Fi thermometer is an essential tool. With the ability to monitor your grill remotely via the smartphone app and check on its progress without being present at all times; this type of device will make sure that nothing goes wrong while doing dishes.
It’s a good idea to use Wi-Fi-enabled controllers or thermometers when you start your brisket Friday night. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that even if someone else watches over it, the grill will always be on point thanks to its remote capabilities.
Butcher Paper
To get your meat from the store to dinner, use butcher paper. It’s easy and effective. Simply wrap what you plan on cooking up with some of this versatile material before making return trips for other groceries (see here). You can also cover meats while they rest if needed – but don’t forget that it needs time to dry out again after being wet; otherwise, bacteria will grow underneath where there isn’t much light available like near an edge or under clutter.
Aluminum Foil
Use aluminum foil for all of those same things you can do with butcher paper, but more importantly, it’s an excellent way to cover your drain pans. This will help prevent any nasty smells from coming out and also keep them clean. You could even scrape off burned food residue if need be before putting away by using a bamboo skewer or fork tines; just make sure not to scratch up their surface since they’re meant as decoration only at this point in time.
Wood Scraper
Wood scrapers for grill cleaning are a thing and I love them. For years, I’ve been avoiding wire brushes because they can leave behind stray wires on your grates or even worse in food. The wood scraper is the best option out there; it’ll conform to fit each individual contour of yours over time while still being safe enough that you don’t need any protective gear when using it (unlike those sharp metal ones). After every cooking, the session cleans up with one-use rims so as not to reduce how long ago by extending its life span.
