Summer is underway! You’ve already spent a bunch of money on a new griddle, gas grill, pellet smoker a charcoal grill or some sort of combination grill. Now you have to buy some new grilling gear that won’t break the bank.
There is an endless list of grilling accessories out there that include thermometers, aprons, gloves, knives, and scrappers. You can spend a fortune on becoming the backyard pit master however, you can get the same quality alternatives while still staying on a cheap beer budget. In fact, this list will allow you to load up with the best budget friendly grilling accessories you can get under $20 so you can buy the better beer.
Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer. By hands down my favorite grilling thermometer. Backlight and 2-3 temperature reading response time and large LCD display makes this the perfect. It is waterproof so on the back of the thermometer its magnet will allow you to stick it to any metal surface. I keep mine under the lid of my pellet hopper. Price: $16.00
Alpha Griller Meat Claws. So your pork roast is ready to shred and it’s too hot to use your hands Shredding claws are the pit master standard and are essential for making pulled pork or beef. Dishwasher safe. Price: $14.00
Comsmart BBQ Gloves. For years I didn’t use grilling gloves. As progressed to smoking meats the need became apparent. These gloves are offered in long or short and a ton of color options. I prefer the long gloves for smoking and griddle cooking. With the 1475F heat resistant will allow you to man handle any meat of the grill. Don’t worry about getting them all nasty, they are machine washable. Price: $16.00
Cave Tools Metal Grill & Griddle Scraper. Stay away from metal bristle grate cleaners. This stainless steel scraper is perfect for cleaning the grate of you smoker, gas grill, or griddle. It has several sizes of grooves to fit any grate size. As an added bonus it comes with a bottle opener. Price: $13.00
Anmarko Stainless Steel Spatula. This is a great addition to your grilling tool kit. This 15 inch spatula will save drawer space and fits in the dishwasher with ease. It perfect for the grill or griddle. It has beveled edges so you can chop and dice directly on the griddle. This by far my favorite outdoor spatula. Price: $16.00
KOSIN Magnetic Grill LED Light. If you don’t think you need a grill light, you are wrong. This flexible LED light comes in a two pack with batteries. The magnetic base allows this water resistance light to last in any environment. I keep one on my gas grill and the other on my pellet smoker. Perfect for those late grill sessions with friends or early morning smoker start times. Price: $15.00
OXO Good Grip Chef’s Knife. This is great 8 inch chef’s knife for the outdoor kitchen. With the quality and price of this knife your wife won’t yell at you if you leave it outside. This isn’t a flashy knife but will get the job done. The handle has a great grip with or without gloves on. It’s delivered razor sharp and is easily re-sharpened. Price: $16.00
SHARPAL Pocket Knife & Scissor Sharpener. This pocket sized knife and scissor sharpener tucks into just about any drawer. When preparing your meat it is essential that you have sharp cutting tools. This sharpener is sharpen both straight edge and serrated knives with ease. Also, it will sharpen kitchen utility scissors and poultry shears. Price: $11.00
TP Serving & Prep Trays. If you’re like me, I grill a lot of food on the grill. I have found these trays to be essential to my outdoor grilling kit. The BPA-free melamine trays light and dishwasher safe. The 17”x10.5” makes carrying large quantities of food to grill easy without multiple trips back inside the house. These are stackable for easy storage. Price: $19.00
OPUX Chef Apron. If you cook on a griddle this is must. Not only with is save your clothes it will cut back on stain removal time for your wife. The cotton canvas apron comes in four colors and has adjustable straps to fit M-XXL sizes. It has several pockets and a loop for all your gear and is machine washable. Price: $19.00
Okay, with all these grilling accessories under $20, you will surely become the pit master you’re meant to be. Get out there get grillin and smokin!
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