What Are Some Must-Have Tools For A BBQ Beginner?



You have bought your favourite BBQ, have prepared a recipe and are ready to cook your first meal – but you don’t have any tools to get the job done. So, what do you need? 

To simplify the work and get good results, you will need some essential tools for grilling. These will make easy work of grilling and help you get pleasing results. 

This article highlights the crucial barbequing tools that you should have as a beginner. There is no limit to the number of tools you can have, but if you’re wanting to get the basics first, the following tools make up a good beginner’s kit. 

  1. Spatula

A spatula is very useful when grilling because it will enable you to turn your pattys, steaks, bacon, mushrooms (whatever!) easily. In barbecuing, it’s important to look for a spatula with a nice long handle for easy turning without getting burnt. 

  1. Chimney Starter

Many people enjoy using charcoal BBQs, but if you don’t have a chimney starter then you’re missing out on the full potential of this appliance. Lighting the charcoal in these BBQs can be hard work, but with a chimney starter, it’s pretty darn easy. Chimney starters help ignite your charcoal in less time (about 15 – 20 minutes), and with a chimney starter, you will not need to use a lighter fluid which can give your food a bad taste. 

  1. Charcoal Poker 

Charcoal grills do not have a knob to control the temperature; therefore, you will need a charcoal poker. This tool will help you move the charcoal around the grill to maintain the right temperature evenly around the grill when barbecuing. 

  1. Grill Brush

Cleaning your BBQ is an important task. It helps protect the grill from rusting. A clean BBQ means that cooking hygiene is maintained. A grill brush will help you to clean the grill easily without leaving behind any food particles. 

  1. Meat Thermometer

It can be difficult to determine whether particular meats are cooked through (or cooked to the desired result), so getting a meat thermometer to give you a little guidance is a great idea. This will make it easy for you to cook your food accurately to attain the desired cooking result for any protein. 

  1. Grill Glove

When grilling, safety is very important. You will be handling a lot of hot objects and will therefore need something to protect your hands from burning. A grill glove comes in handy for this situation. 

  1. Long Tongs

This is also another basic tool for grilling. For the easy turning of foods on a BBQ, a long-handled tong is essential. Look for durable and strong tongs to help you pick up heavier foods such as chicken or steak. 

So there we have your essential barbecuing tools for beginners – these tools will make your barbecuing experience easier and more enjoyable. If you are wondering where to buy these as well as browse through top-range BBQs, then Home Fires has got you sorted. Home Fires deals with BBQs, heating products and more. Contact Home Fires today for details.

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