The 4th of July is a classic part of the grilling season. Rising temperatures, sunny days, and getting together with friends and family all help make this holiday great.
If your aim is throwing the perfect 4th of July BBQ, having the right tools on-hand is a must. Otherwise, you may struggle to make great food or get bogged down in clean up responsibilities.
To help you make sure your BBQ is a winner, here are ten of the best tools on the market today.
1.Wireless Digital Cooking Thermometer
Safety is paramount when cooking meat.
With the ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Remote Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer, you can make sure everything reaches the right temperature.
You can actively monitor the device remotely, allowing you to socialize without risking overcooking.
Another option is to set a heating target and wait for the alarm to let you know it’s ready.
The LCD screen is easy to read and the stainless steel probes a breeze to clean, making it a great tool to keep on hand.
2. Stingray 7 in 1 BBQ Tool
When you want to grill high-quality items, you need the right tools for the job.
Fish fillets are best managed with a spatula while tongs are the tool of choice for steaks.
If you need to handle chicken breasts, a fork is often easier.
Luckily, with the Stingray 7 in 1 BBQ Tool, you have all of them in the palm of your hand.
For added convenience, the multi-tool also has a bottle opener in the handle.
This means you’ll be able to cover all of your needs without having to track down a separate tool.
Although you might not be able to resist the other items on our list of BBQ must-haves. Keep reading for more goodies.
3. Automatic Grill Cleaner
Cooking on a grill is enjoyable.
The cleanup process, however, usually leaves something to be desired.
Luckily, with the Grillbot Automatic Grill Cleaner, you can save yourself a lot of work.
Simply set the little robot to clean, close the lid, and walk away.
When you return, your grill will be free of food and debris, ready for storage.
Then, just put the Grillbot away, and your work is done… until the next time you use the grill, of course.
4. Grill Basket
Grilling certain vegetables can be a challenge.
These foods often stick to the grill or fall through the grates during cooking.
Then they burn and cause flames to shoot up over the rest of the food you’re grilling.
Shrimp and scallops can cause similar trouble.
Fortunately, the Grillux Grill Basket solves the problem.
The stainless steel basket sits on your grill and holds loose or small foods.
It has holes for drainage, but the smaller openings ensure items don’t fall through.
Then your grilling will be a lot neater.
5. Grill Light
If you want to be able to grill after the sun goes down, then a grill light is a must.
The Zeust Capella Barbecue Grill Light has an adjustable gooseneck design, ensuring you to target the light precisely where you need it.
The magnetized base can stick to any ferrous metal, including the bodies of most grills.
This makes it much easier to remove and shift the light where you need it most.
Plus, it has an attractive stainless steel appearance and is also easy to wipe down after a hard night of grilling.
6. Propane Tank Indicator
If you have a gas grill, running out of propane can be a nightmare scenario.
End that nightmare with the AP Products 024-1001 Propane Tank Gas Level Indicator.
Attach the indicator to your gas grill setup and you’ll always know what’s left in the propane tank.
While the indicator won’t stop you from running out of propane, it does let you monitor how much you have.
Then, you can make sure that you have another tank available or get a refill before your big 4th of July BBQ.
Keep reading the rest of the list for more about propane.
7. BBQ Dragon
One of the biggest hassles of using a charcoal grill is getting it to light.
You can speed up the process with something tantamount to dragon fire.
The BBQ Dragon has a fan that helps direct airflow to allow the fire to grow.
Plus, it’s fully rechargeable via a USB port, making it convenient to power up and reuse.
As an added bonus, you can also use the device for other fires, like fireplaces and campfires.
As long as you have a place to clamp the device, the BBQ Dragon could be a fire-starting lifesaver.
8. Charcoal Starter
Another tool that is designed to help you light a charcoal grill with ease is the Looftlighter Charcoal Starter.
It produces a jet of hot air that the company claims can get a fire going in about 60 seconds.
Plus, it’s a lot safer than coating the briquettes with endless amounts of lighter fluid.
And it saves you from trying to light paper — which is wasteful.
The Charcoal Starter does require an outlet to work, but even if you don’t have outdoor outlets, you can always run an extension cord into the house.
If incorporating electricity into your grilling isn’t for you, well, there are still other choices on the list of must-have BBQ items that might be just the thing for you.
9. Gas Grill
If you prefer propane over coal and need to cook for a small party, here’s the grill for you.
The Char-Broil Classic 405 4-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill is made by one of the industry’s leading companies.
And it provides an ample amount of space for all of your grilling needs.
Along with the grilling area, you also get two small side surfaces.
These are perfect for holding plates, condiments, spices, and more.
Each gas burner also operates independently.
This allows you to shift the heat or only use the number you need when cooking for a small group.
10. Charcoal Grill
If you want a charcoal grill with a significant amount of grilling space, the Weber 14501001 Master-Touch Charcoal Grill features a classic design that is perfect for nearly any occasion.
Additionally, it’s made by a company you can trust as they have a longstanding reputation for great grilling products.
This grill has a temperature gauge on the exterior that can help you make sure everything is cooked safely.
Plus, it’s designed to be easy to clean, which is always useful on busy days.
Ultimately, all of the products above can make your 4th of July BBQ an experience to remember while eliminating hassles.
That way, you can have as much fun as possible while creating a great meal, which is the ideal way to spend any holiday.
Readers, what must-have items do you have on-hand for your BBQs? Tell us all about your favorite outdoor grilling experiences by posting in the comments section below.
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Tamila McDonald is a U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service, including five years as a military financial advisor. After retiring from the Army, she spent eight years as an AFCPE-certified personal financial advisor for wounded warriors and their families. Now she writes about personal finance and benefits programs for numerous financial websites.
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