Grilling Utensils

  • Get a metal grill basket: It's great for grilling cut-up vegetables, cocktail franks, other small pieces of meat, and even fruit. Another benefit: It's easy to take from the kitchen to the grill.
  • Invest... in long-handled (15 to 18 inches) grill utensils (turner, fork, tongs) and a flame-retardant kitchen mitt to protect yourself from burns. While you're shopping, get a sturdy wire brush and scraper for cleanup.
  • Sauce it up fireside. No side burner? No problem. A small iron skillet, set on the grates, is perfect for sautéing mushrooms, onions, and peppers, or heating a flavorful sauce to spoon over franks, burgers, steaks, chicken, and more.
  • Grilling accessories: Get an apron that says something clever. It'll go over well and give you a place to put your tongs as well as your dirty hands.