Gifts for Grillers and BBQ Lovers

Grillers take pride in the fire and quietly know their weak spots: overcooked chicken, a flare-up, a brisket that came out dry. The best gifts fix those problems, like an accurate thermometer or a chimney starter. Or they feed the habit with rubs, wood and a book by someone who smokes meat for a living.

Under $25 9 ideas

  1. OXO Good Grips 16 Inch Locking Tongs

    Long enough to keep hands away from the coals and strong enough to flip a whole rack of ribs. The scalloped tips grip without tearing meat.

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  2. Weber 12 Inch Three-Sided Grill Brush

    Cleans the top and both sides of each grate at once. Clean grates stop food sticking and give better sear marks.

    Weber

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  3. Meat Church Holy Gospel BBQ Rub

    A blend of two of the Texas company's best-sellers, savory with a little heat, and good on brisket, chicken and pork. Grillers who watch BBQ videos will know the name.

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  4. Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub

    A sweet and savory competition rub from a championship pitmaster. Gives ribs and pork shoulder a good bark without much effort.

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  5. Blues Hog Original BBQ Sauce

    A thick, sweet Kansas City-style sauce popular with competition teams. Brushed on at the end, it gives ribs a glossy glaze.

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  6. Bryco Goods Pink Butcher Paper Roll

    Unwaxed paper for wrapping brisket mid-cook in the Texas style. It keeps the bark crisp in a way foil does not.

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  7. Bear Paws Meat Shredder Claws

    Shreds a pork shoulder in a couple of minutes and lets them lift hot roasts. Faster than two forks and more fun to use.

    Bear PawsStocking stufferWhite elephant

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  8. Western Premium BBQ Products Hickory Wood Chunks

    Chunks of hickory to add to a charcoal grill or smoker for a classic smoky flavor. Chunks smolder longer than chips, which means less fussing.

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  9. Ove Glove Hot Surface Handler

    A flexible heat-resistant glove that lets them adjust grates, move a chimney or lift a hot pan. Better grip than a bulky oven mitt.

    Ove Glove

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Under $50 5 ideas

  1. Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter

    Lights charcoal evenly in about fifteen minutes with a sheet of newspaper and no lighter fluid. The food will not taste of chemicals.

    Weber

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  2. Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle

    Flat on one side for smash burgers and breakfast, ridged on the other, and it fits over two burners or a grill grate. Makes the grill a lot more versatile.

    Lodge

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  3. Jealous Devil All Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal

    Dense South American hardwood lump charcoal that burns hot and long with little ash. A favorite of kamado and kettle owners.

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  4. Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto

    Aaron Franklin explains fire, wood and brisket in detail from one of the most famous BBQ joints in Texas. More about understanding smoke than following recipes.

    Ten Speed PressBook

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  5. Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling

    From the founder of AmazingRibs.com, this book takes apart BBQ myths with real testing. Good for the griller who likes to argue about technique.

    HarvestBook

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Under $100 2 ideas

  1. ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer

    Two probes and a wireless receiver mean they can watch the smoker and the meat temperature from the couch. A long-time favorite for long cooks.

    ThermoPro

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  2. Victorinox Fibrox Pro 12 Inch Slicing Knife with Granton Blade

    A long, thin slicer that cuts brisket cleanly in one stroke instead of sawing and shredding it. The knife many BBQ restaurants use.

    Victorinox

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

    Reads accurately in about one second, so the lid is open for less time. The thermometer pitmasters and chefs rely on, and it is built to last.

    ThermoWorks

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  2. Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22 Inch

    The classic charcoal kettle, with an ash catcher that makes cleanup easy. Grills, smokes and sears well, and lasts for years.

    Weber

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  3. Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, 18 Inch

    A charcoal smoker that holds a steady low temperature for hours with little babysitting. Many competition cooks started on one.

    Weber

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