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15 Essential Backyard BBQ Smoker Tools Serious Meat Lovers Swear By
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items The gear that makes smoking meat in the backyard easier: wireless and instant-read thermometers, a slicing knife, butcher paper, lump charcoal, a good rub and a few Weber basics like tongs, gloves and a chimney starter. Every pick links to the exact ...
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Prep & Temperature: Thermometers, Rub, Tools & Gloves
Fire, Cook & Carry: Charcoal, Skillet, Cooler & Pans
Prep & Temperature: Thermometers, Rub, Tools & Gloves
Good barbecue is mostly temperature control and prep. This section covers a wireless probe and an instant-read thermometer, a slicing knife, tongs, a chimney starter, butcher paper, a beef rub and heat-resistant gloves, each linked to the exact produ...
Being able to monitor the smoker temp from my phone while I'm inside on the couch is amazing. So accurate too.
MEATER Plus - Smart Wireless Long-Range Meat Thermometer
Every dad needs a Thermapen. It reads the temp instantly so you don't lose all the heat from having the lid open!
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE - Instant-Read Digital Meat Thermometer
Don't mess around with small knives for brisket. This slicing knife glides through meat like literal butter!
Victorinox 12-Inch Fibrox Pro Slicing Knife with Granton Blade
These tongs are long enough that I don't burn all the hair off my knuckles when reaching across the grill lol.
Weber Precision 2-Piece Grill Tongs & Spatula Set
Forget lighter fluid! This chimney gets charcoal ripping hot in like 15 mins. Total big upgrade.
Weber Rapidfire Heavy-Duty Chimney Starter
Wrapping in peach paper instead of foil keeps the bark crispy while pushing past the stall. Trust me on this one!
Weber Heavy-Duty Peach Butcher Paper Roll (18-Inch)
The charcoal activated rub on this makes the brisket bark look incredible. Honestly the best seasoning I've ever used.
Hardcore Carnivore Black Beef Seasoning Rub (10.5 oz)
Essential for handling hot grates or moving a hot pork shoulder. Save your hands, get the gloves.
Weber Premium Heat-Resistant Barbecue Gloves
Fire, Cook & Carry: Charcoal, Skillet, Cooler & Pans
The gear around the fire: lump charcoal and an electric fire starter, a cast iron skillet, a sheet pan with a rack, a wide spatula, a pellet and fuel storage bag, and a hard cooler for the day. Each pick links to the exact product page.
I throw this cast iron right on the smoker for making baked beans or searing off burgers. Indestructible!
Lodge 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Silicone Grip
Keeps my wood pellets completely dry. Nothing ruins a smoke session faster than damp, crumbly pellets.
Weber Weather-Resistant Fuel & Pellet Storage Bag
This lump charcoal burns so clean and hot! Barely any ash left over compared to cheap briquettes.
Jealous Devil All-Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal (35 lb)
A wide spatula is absolutely necessary for moving massive pork butts around without them falling apart. Love this one.
Weber Precision Wide Stainless Steel Grill Spatula
If you hate waiting for charcoal, this electric lighter gets a fire going crazy fast. Kinda fun to use too.
Looftlighter The Original 1200°F Electric Fire Starter & Blower
Yes it's an expensive cooler, but holding a brisket in this bad boy for 4 hours yields the juiciest meat ever.
YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler (The Ultimate Faux-Cambro Brisket Rest)
I use these for everything from carrying raw meat out to the smoker to resting steaks. Super durable.
Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet with Oven-Safe Nonstick Grid