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Home • Food & Drinks

9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer

Be the star of your summer BBQs with these grilling must-haves. 
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
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By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020
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Barbeque season is officially here! Whether you’re grilling in a backyard in the ‘burbs or on a rooftop with the city as your backdrop, you want to make sure that your summer cookouts are the talk of the town.

Now, you’ve already got the spices for your meat covered, your raisin-less potato salad and a guest list that will ensure the turn up lasts all night – but what about your grill tools? Most people don’t think about how having the proper equipment for their grill can help take a cookout from stressful to epic.

From prep to clean up, these items are everything you need to master your cookouts for a summer of perfect grilling. Just make sure you send us an invite!

01
Wakanda Chef’s Apron
Whether you’re whipping up some Black girl magic, being spicy and saucy or screaming ‘Wakanda Forever,’ this apron will def make you the star of the BBQ.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
Photo Credit: Aprons by Charmaine
available at allthingscharmaine.com $29 Shop Now
02
Cedar Grilling Wraps
Add a smoky taste to your grilled dishes with these naturally flavored cedar wraps.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
Photo Credit: Wildwood Grilling
available at WildwoodGrilling.etsy.com $18 Shop Now
03
BBQ Grill Basket
This basket is great for grilling small or delicate foods like vegetables and fish.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
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available at amazon.com $20 Shop Now
04
Corn on the Cob Grilling Baskets
Nothing says bbq like grilled corn and these grilling baskets make preparing on the grill super simple.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
Photo Credit: Uncommon Goods
available at uncommongoods.com $15 Shop Now
05
Stingray BBQ Multitool
Flip, grab and pierce like a pro with this multi-functional grilling must-have.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
Photo Credit: The Grommet
available at thegrommet.com $25 Shop Now
06
Stainless Steel Leave-in Meat Button Thermometers
Cook your meat perfectly every time with these easy to use thermometers.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
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available at target.com $15 Shop Now
07
Chilled Condiment Server
Keep your condiments and homemade sauces fresh and cool in the summer heat.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
Photo Credit: Amazon
available at amazon.com $23 Shop Now
08
Food Nets
These covers keep your food safe from bugs and other uninvited critters.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
Photo Credit: Walmart
available at walmart.com $11 Shop Now
09
Grill Daddy Pro Bristle Lock Safety Grill Brush
Make cleaning up after the cookout quick and easy with this handy grill brush.
9 Items You Need to Master Your Cookouts This Summer
Photo Credit: Walmart
available at walmart.com $26 Shop Now
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