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Top-Rated BBQ Grill Accessories and Tools the Pros Use
Updated on May 30, 2025
Backyard barbecues are all about having fun and eating delicious food. The head griller is usually sizzling behind the scenes, but with assistance from the right grilling tools, they can spend more time with their family and friends. No matter whether you prefer gas or charcoal, these grilling accessories are excellent time-savers, add tons of flavor and—of course—make thoughtful gifts for grillers.
We’ve selected the most popular grilling accessories on the internet—we’re talking thousands of five-star reviews here—that make everything from food prep to cleanup easier. Our picks span trusted brands like Traeger to bespoke items that you won’t find in grocery stores. Many of the options on this list have been tested and reviewed by grilling experts on the Taste Recipes team, so you know they’re good!
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Steam Grill Brush
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HexClad Pizza Steel
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Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
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Meat Delivery Box
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Quick-Read Meat Thermometer
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Long-Distance Thermometer
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Gourmet Olive Oil
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Oil Sprayer
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Grilling Basket
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Charcoal Starter
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Chimney Starter
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Basting Pot and Brush
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Grill Tool Set
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Smoker Box
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Cutting Board Set
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Weber Grill Light
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Metal Kabob Skewers
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Cast-Iron Grill Press
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Steam Grill Brush
Barbecue prep can be a lot of fun. Barbecue cleanup? Not so much. That is, unless you’ve got the right grilling accessories and this grill brush and scraper. The beauty of it is that it lacks unsafe wire bristles that get bent and ragged over time. Instead, this Grill Rescue brush offers a sturdy, spongy tip that uses steam and makes quick work of cleaning your grill.
Check out more of our favorite grill brushes, all tested by editors.
HexClad Pizza Steel
Sick of food sticking to the grates? Wrangle your next outdoor meal on the generously sized HexClad pizza steel. “It crisps up sweet potato fries, chicken nuggets, veggies, egg bites, frozen appetizers—you name it. It also transforms frozen pizza into restaurant-quality pies that rival those from my outdoor pizza oven,” says product tester Katie Bandurski. “This 4.5-pound HexClad steel is oven- and grill-safe up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit and extremely versatile. Its fast, even heating ensures foods get golden brown in record time.”
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Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
A good cooler keeps meats and marinades at the perfect temperature and limits the amount of kitchen runs. Yeti coolers boast an existing reputation as some of the best coolers and outperformed all others in our tests.
“Abominable snowman? More like an indomitable snowman (ba dum tss)! The Yeti wowed us in just about every way,” says product tester Annamarie Higley. “There’s a color option for everyone, its handles and latches were easy to use, and the ice retention was incomparably impressive.”
Meat Delivery Box
Ordering a meat delivery service means better quality meat—and it arrives right to your door! Rastelli’s best sellers box arrives with over 11 pounds of meat, including grill-ready options like Faroe Island salmon filets, grass-fed ribeye steaks, chicken breasts, hardwood smoked bacon, mild Italian pork sausage and black Angus ground beef.
“Since 1976, Rastelli’s meat delivery has been a reliable choice for buying responsibly raised, all-natural meat and wild-caught seafood,” says product tester Allison Robicelli in her analysis of the best meat delivery services. “We tried the brand’s Italian sausage, chicken breasts, sirloin steaks, filet mignon, ribeye steaks, ground turkey and salmon. While we were impressed with many of the cuts on this list, the sausages are what reign supreme.”
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Quick-Read Meat Thermometer
Even the most seasoned grillers need a little backup to determine when meat is ready to be served. This quick-read thermometer gives readings in one second. It’s also shockproof, dustproof and waterproof, making it safe to take traveling or tailgating. Read more about the best meat thermometers, including the Thermapen One.
“Whether I’m grilling, cooking or baking, the Thermapen One is always in my back pocket,” shares Taste Recipes’s resident grilling expert, Catherine Ward. “Its speed and accuracy mean I don’t have to rely on the feel of the meat for doneness, which is something professionals and home cooks alike will certainly benefit from. The display is bright and easy to read, even without my cheater glasses.”
Long-Distance Thermometer
Need a fancier thermometer? This long-distance alarm thermometer has so many bells and whistles that it is perfect for the pro griller. It offers an alarm, two to four meat probes and a base unit with a portable piece that provides readings from afar.
“The shorter, fatter probe fits into a clip that attaches to the grate or rack of your smoker, gas grill or oven. It measures the internal temperature of the appliance,” says Catherine. “The second probe is longer and thinner and is inserted into the center of your meat. There is the option to buy a two-channel or four-channel model. The latter comes with multiple of these longer, thinner probes. This is ideal when you’re cooking more than one type of meat at once or looking to gauge the internal temperatures of both the dark and light meat on a single piece of poultry.”
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Gourmet Olive Oil
While some folks enjoy slathering their proteins in a good-quality barbecue sauce, a simple drizzle of oil complements the flavor of more delicate dishes like veggies and fish. Graza olive oil is an extra virgin cooking oil made from mature, mid-season olives that yield a more mellow flavor. Both of the included gourmet olive oils offer different flavor profiles that fit with a number of homemade marinades and meats.
“I did manage to use the larger bottle of Sizzle on multiple homemade dishes, and I was pleased every time. It’s perfect for a quick pan squirt before adding diced onions and peppers for an omelet, and a dream-come-true for getting the perfect sear marks on grilled fish recipes,” says product tester Bryce Gruber in her review of the oil. “The last time I enjoyed olive oil this much was on a trip to Spain—a time I was swimming in a sea of bright green oils, salty cheeses and soul-affirming loaves of bread. I definitely welcomed the trip down taste bud memory lane.”
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Oil Sprayer
An oil sprayer is key for adding a light coating of oil to grilled items. This oil spray bottle sprays just enough delicious EVOO to keep meats and fish from sticking. Too much oil can cause the grill to flame up, covering everything it touches in a layer of gray smoke.
“To avoid a flare-up, I like to spray the food just before placing it on the grill,” says Catherine. “Pro tip: Fill the spray bottle with flavored olive oil for extra pizazz.”
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Grilling Basket
“If a nonstick grilling basket isn’t in your rotation yet, take this as your sign to snag one,” says Catherine. “This nonstick grilling basket checks all the boxes for me. The 12×9-inch surface area is large enough for layering veggies and potatoes, or several pieces of salmon. The long rosewood handle stays far enough from the heat to prevent charring. Grilled veggies and sides have truly never tasted better.”
Charcoal Starter
“To avoid the flavor that lighter fluid imparts on grilled food, I used to use a chimney starter,” says Catherine. “But the Looft lighter is so much faster. Just plug it in and point the end where you want to start the coals. In about one minute, the fire spreads to the other coals. The cord is over nine feet long (yes, nine feet!), which means I don’t need an extension cord. Bonus: It starts the logs in my fireplace, too.”
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Chimney Starter
Charcoal grills are the original when it comes to backyard barbecues, but they can’t get the party started as quickly as their propane counterparts. Enter the Weber Rapidfire chimney starter, which does indeed live up to its name. A little more than a foot high, this steel container heats up coals quickly. It’s one of the best Weber grill accessories.
“To use this chimney-style starter, you stuff the bottom of the cylinder with a sheet or two of newspaper and fill the rest with charcoal,” says product tester Lisa Kaminski in our piece on the best charcoal starters. “Light the paper in 20 minutes, our Test Kitchen found that the coals were ready for grilling. Just pour them out into your grill kettle and start cooking!”
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Basting Pot and Brush
OXO has long been a favorite brand for kitchen gadgets, including grilling accessories. So it’s no surprise that we’d want to utilize their handiness for outdoor cooking as well. Fill this stainless steel pot with up to 18 ounces of BBQ sauce or other tasty marinade and keep it out by the grill. A silicone lid covers up that saucy goodness until you’re ready to slather it on with the angled brush.
In a five-star Amazon review, Thoughtful Consumer says: “This basting pot is heavy duty, and has some heft to it, so it’s unlikely going to be blown off the BBQ table, or tipped over by accident. It comes with a silicone lid which is great, and the brush works well.”
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Grill Tool Set
When you’re poking at glowing charcoal and flipping hamburgers and juicy steaks, you need utensils and grilling accessories that are up to the task. This stainless steel grill tool set can be used on all grill types—and yes, you can use them indoors, too. There’s a fork, brush, bottle opener, lockable tongs and a spatula with a serrated edge, all with silicone-coated grips for comfort.
Among the thousands of five-star Amazon reviews, G Simmons writes: “These tools are very sturdy, heavy quality, but with a rubbery area at the grip, so easy to handle. The handles are long, to keep away from the heat. The spatula has a bottle opener and one side is serrated so it can be used to cut. Easy to clean, including dishwasher safe. Would be a great gift as well.”
Smoker Box
Smokiness is everything when it comes to barbecue fare, and now it’s easy to achieve with this compact stainless steel smoker box. Load it with up to 6.35 ounces of fragrant wood chips, and burgers, hot dogs and more will be packed with flavor. The vented lid keeps those chips smoking without flaming, so you can grill to your heart’s content. Speaking of flavor, have you tried grilling with a Himalayan salt block?
“This turns my regular grill into a smoker. Easy way to add flavor of smoke to food without investing in a smoker. Good for people with limited outdoor space,” writes Hunting Creek, a verified purchaser.
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Cutting Board Set
Quality cutting boards are essential grilling accessories. This cutting board set offers plenty of sturdy surface area to rest those heavy cuts of meat. But a good board must also have deep grooves to capture all that juicy runoff. This bamboo trio has both—plus there are handles on either side for easy serving.
There are 50,000+ five-star Amazon reviews, including Gemma Hart, who says: “Three sizes are fabulous for all cutting needs. Groove near edge catches any liquid. So very easy to clean—still looks brand new. Love that they are extremely easy to hold and not too heavy. I love them.”
Weber Grill Light
When the sun has set but people are still hungry, a grill master needs some illumination to keep on cooking. This handy LED grill light from Weber attaches to your gas grill handle, but you can also hold it and shine some light wherever you need it. The light has a motion sensor, which conserves battery power.
Cathy C’s five-star Amazon review says: “I’ve tried so many different lights on my grill and I think I finally found one that works perfectly. Sturdy and perfectly placed on the lid handle. It lights up my food when I open the lid. Come on it’s Weber so you know it’s good. I highly recommend this one. It’s legit!”
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Metal Kabob Skewers
Love kabobs? You’ll adore these top-notch grilling accessories: Metal skewers. What sets them apart? Not only are these skewers flat, making it a breeze to slide food on and off, but they’re also impressively long, ensuring effortless turning on the grill. Say goodbye to those splintery wooden skewers and upgrade to these durable alternatives that will withstand the test of time, season after season! You can use these skewers on a Blackstone griddle, too. (Speaking of, you need to check out these handy Blackstone grill accessories and the Blackstone pizza oven!)
Robert E. Hoffman’s five-star Amazon review boasts: “These are incredible! Food cooks evenly, easy to push the food off with a slide of the top handle! We are now barbequing more often…as it is so easy to load, unload, and cook the food! Don’t think about it just order them! Very very happy!”
Cast-Iron Grill Press
Talk to any grill master and they’ll likely say that aside from flavor, it’s beautiful grill marks they’re after. This cast-iron grill press gets rid of the excess fat and oil from meat while branding burgers, steaks and other cuts of meat to perfection. It’s even a helpful way to keep your hot dogs from rolling all around! Cleanup is easy—just wash by hand and dry it for next time.
Among the nearly 20,000 five-star Amzon reviews, Jim writes: “Finally found out this is what restaurants use to keep bacon flat. I’m grilling for a crowd and this large press is perfect. Had been using a round cast iron pan. This square unit does a much better job. I also keep several trivets close by for hot pans—as well as this press. Very useful addition to my outside kitchen.”
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Grill Caddy
It can be hard to keep track of all the condiments, napkins and silverware at an outdoor gathering. You might like having to run back and forth indoors to get everything you’ve forgotten, but we’d much rather fill up this handy grill caddy. It even holds a full roll of paper towels for easy cleanup.
Nicole is one of many fans, writing: “Love this! Perfect to to have for cookouts or any party to have all condiments, paper towels and silverware in one location..
FAQ
What are the must-have grill accessories?
There are endless accessories that grillers may find handy. Some essentials include a spatula, tongs, an instant-read thermometer, a chimney starter (for charcoal grills) and a grill cleaner. It’s also always a good idea to have a fire extinguisher close by, in case of emergencies, too.
What tool do you use to clean a grill?
There are many ways to clean a grill. But an important rule of thumb is to never use a wire-bristle brush, as the bristles can easily break off and end up in your food.
Cleaning a grill with a raw onion or aluminum foil are great DIY hacks. Or you can opt for a tool like the Grill Rescue Brush, which works great and is bristle-free.
How to store grill accessories?
Once you acquire all of your must-have grill accessories, you’ll need a place to store them. Some accessories, like grill hooks, allow you to store frequently used utensils on board. If you don’t want to store your grill accessories on the grill itself, you can store them in your kitchen along with your kitchen utensils.
How do you organize grill tools?
Ultimately, you’ll have to find a system of organization that works best for you. Some find it helpful to purchase a dedicated storage bin or cart while others opt for a drawer in their kitchen.
Why You Should Trust Us
At Taste Recipes, we strive to bring you the best recipes, products and ideas. Our editors and testers have years of experience preparing meals, testing products and shopping for extras that will make your life easier. For this article, we compiled a list of our favorite products that make grilling a breeze. In addition to testing many of these items in our own backyards, we combed through hundreds of user reviews to find the best grill accessories your money can buy.
