Fire up the barbecue and pucker up to kiss the cook. With this arsenal of grilling tools, tangy sauces and scrumptious seasonings, it's good to be the grill master, but it's even better to be the taste-tester.
1 | King of the Grill.
Grill, sear and smoke your way through the end of summer with this versatile workhorse. Praised for helping even the most seasoned cooks serve up moist meats and seal in wood-fired flavor, with plenty of space for the main course and a host of sides. Scoring a plate should serve as a salve for your friends' jealousy. Kamado Joe Red Classic 18" Ceramic Grill, $949.99, Tasty Licks BBQ Supply, 214 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, 610.777.3733. tastylicksbbq.com
2 | Fire and Brimstone.
For the minimalist, this tool is essential. The specially-designed 8-by-3-inch turner absorbs 50 percent less heat than its counterparts and has a higher melting point, with a molded grip handle that withstands temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop up burgers, sandwiches and more with ease. Mercer “Hell's Handle” Turner, $13.49, The Restaurant Store, 845 Woodland Rd., Wyomissing, 484.651.1010. therestaurantstore.com
3 | 'Tis the Season.
Meet your new go-to seasoning, a savory blend of organic lemon, sea salt, paprika, oregano, organic thyme, tomato, organic sugar, onion and herbs. A pinch brings extra flavor to dressings and marinades, or flies solo as a pre-grilling rub for meat and veggies, giving savory dishes extra sass. Citrus Rosemary Salt, $11, Phoebe’s Pure Food Pantry at Allison Clothing Company, 522 Penn Ave., West Reading, 484.794.8676. Or direct at phoebespurefood.com/shop
4 | Winner winner.
Team Tasty Licks BBQ turns to this line-up in professional grilling competitions, so you know they're real winners. Includes the original favorite Smokin’ Good, Ribit Rib Rub, Flyin' Swine for extra heat, and Black Bart's Brisket Rub, designed to be cooked low and slow. Tasty Licks BBQ Gift Box, $39.99, Tasty Licks BBQ Supply, 214 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, 610.777.3733. tastylicksbbq.com
5 | Patio Pie.
No need to suffer in a sweltering kitchen to feed your pizza craving this month. Turn your grill into an outdoor oven with a pizza stone to distribute heat evenly for baking and browning a crispy-crusted masterpiece. Delicioso! Weber Pizza Stone, $49.99, Weaver’s Ace Hardware Fleetwood, 732 Fleetwood-Lyons Rd., Fleetwood, 610.944.7681. weavershardware.com
