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Give dad one of these, then get yourself invited to dinner.
As a dad—and one who loves to cook—there are few things that I enjoy more than breaking out the grill for dinner. Whether I'm cooking up meaty main dishes, veggie-packed sides, or even a sweet dessert, there's just something about standing over an open flame (usually with a beer in hand), listening to music and getting food crispy, that fills me with joy.
If your dad feels the same, you may want to encourage his passion with some giftable grilling gear for Father's Day. I've gone ahead and hand-selected 14 of my favorite tools, from top-notch grills, to handy holsters, to some serious smoking wood, that any dad—whether he just fired up a grill for the first time on Memorial Day, or he's a seasoned pit master—is sure to enjoy.
If your dad is an aspiring (or seasoned) grillmaster, who knows his way around a BBQ sauce or two, he'll appreciate this quality pot and mop, for sopping homemade marinades on.
Most of cooking is prep work. Instead of running back and forth to the kitchen, give dad space to set down trays, slice up steaks, and even store cups and utensils. Though it's made for camping, this smart workstation is ideal next to the grill.
Let the man in charge know you love him—and you love how seriously he takes those burgers.
Skip the wooden sticks that—no matter how long you soak them—keep catching fire. These well-designed skewers lay flat, to avoid rolling, and nest for easy storage.
Grilling and a cold brew go together like peanut butter and jelly. The only problem is figure out where to set that drink down—until now.
If dad loves high-tech gear and precision numbers, he'll flip for this bluetooth thermometer, which lets you get every kind of protein to the exact perfect internal temp every time.
Soft cotton inside and flame-and-grease resistant neoprene outside, these sturdy gloves'll let dad pull fresh corn out of boiling water, grab steaks right off the grill, or start pulling smoked pork apart while it's still hot.
No matter how good the gear, a meal won't taste great with sub-par ingredients. Give dad this box of high-quality grillables—then get yourself invited over for dinner.
For that true fall-off-the-bone flavor, you have to smoke meat over low temps for a long time. And you'll need a hard wood that imparts a lot of flavor, like mesquite or pecan wood. Cutting Edge sells quality wood that's already pre-cut to work with most smokers.
Weber's been making their distinctive deep kettle grills since 1952 — and there's a reason the look hasn't changed much in all that time. It's a classic style that works great.
On the other hand, if you're looking to go smokeless, this firepit/grill from Biolite is the way to go. A rechargable blower keeps air circulating for a super efficient, high-heat smokeless fire that'll cook burgers or steaks in mere minutes, to say nothing of s'mores!
Whether your dad loves the simplicity of a multi-use tool that just works, or he's just a flip-the-burger-every-thirty-seconds kind of guy, he'll love this long-handled, super secure, spatula/tongs.
This good-looking grill is incredibly well-designed. The cast-iron grill top heats evenly and sears well. It's easy to clean and to store, as well.
Once he tries these sheets, he'll wonder how he lived without them. The heat and flavor (and grill marks) get through, but nothing falls down—or sticks to the grill! They're even easy to clean.