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30 Expert-Approved Grilling Gifts for the Pitmaster

From handy grill gloves to a unique meat thermometer, these are the grill accessories our food editors and kitchen pros love.

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We all know someone who’s always hosting backyard barbecues or throwing summer picnics. If you're shopping for the grill master in your life, you'll want to think about getting them grilling accessories, spices or gadgets that'll help make their grilling easier and even more enjoyable.

To find the best grilling gifts, we talked to our in-house food editors and kitchen pros and considered all of the top-performing kitchen gear we’ve tested in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Lab. We included some of our top-tested picks, plus we also looked at some of our favorite brands and products that we think would make for the best gift for a BBQ-lover, no matter the occasion.

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Propane Gas Scale and Tank Gauge

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Propane Gas Scale and Tank Gauge

This propane gas scale and tank gauge is a steal for under $30! What's even better is it can measure their tank's gas level and weigh food and other grilling accessories.

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Grilling Prep and Carry System

Grilling Prep and Carry System

Grilling experts agree that the most important part of grilling is prep. This six-piece set comes with everything you need to prep and serve freshly grilled food. You can slice veggies and ingredients on the cutting board, marinate chicken in the two lidded trays and then serve the food in the deep tray. For an extra $20, this set comes with skewers, which is great for a new homeowner or beginner griller who needs all the necessary supplies.

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Cangshan ALPS Series German Steel Forged 2-Piece Starter Set

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ALPS Series German Steel Forged 2-Piece Starter Set
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This knife set from our editor-loved brand is a sweet and simple gift to add onto their knife collection. The sheaths make them perfect for outdoor use, but they're still high-quality knives suitable for everyday cooking.

RELATED: 5 Best Steak Knives, Tested and Reviewed

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Proud Grill Company Slide & Serve BBQ Skewers

Slide & Serve BBQ Skewers

These stainless steel skewers will be the talk of their next BBQ bash. Their unique heads and tails make them easier to grip and turn with tongs, and they’re a reusable, dishwasher-safe alternative to classic wooden skewers.

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Meater Pro: Smart Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

Meater Pro: Smart Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

While this smart meat thermometer might seem pricey, it's well worth it for the avid griller. All they have to do is connect it to an app to prepare their meat to the perfect temperature, every time. Its thin design makes it easier to insert into food and we love its high temperature threshold. Meater is the brand behind our top-tested wireless grill thermometer and won a Good Housekeeping Kitchen Gear Award. For a bit less money you can shop an older version (the Meater Plus).

RELATED: The Best Grill Thermometers, According to Testing

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GH Kitchen Gear Award Winner

Le Creuset Alpine Outdoor Collection Enameled Cast Iron Pizza Pan

Alpine Outdoor Collection Enameled Cast Iron Pizza Pan

Elevate pizza night with this GH Kitchen Gear Awards winner. They can use this cast iron pizza pan on an outdoor grill (or over any fires as hot as 842ºF) for deliciously charred pizza and a crispy crust. Our testers used this large high-quality pan for more than just pizza, and reported that they cooked steak, fish bakes and more with ease.

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Drip EZ Collapsible BBQ Prep Tub

Collapsible BBQ Prep Tub

This large container is perfect for prepping food with tasty marinades and for transporting food to another location. Anyone who loves to camp or cook at picnics will appreciate the collapsible design that saves space — simply pop it open when it's time to prep food and collapse it after use.

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Williams Sonoma Sicily 2-Piece Grill Marinade & Prep Tray Set

Sicily 2-Piece Grill Marinade & Prep Tray Set
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Surprise the host of a backyard BBQ with these beautiful serving trays. The design is inspired by traditional Sicilian maiolica ceramics, which gives it a classic summery look — but this set is functional, too. This two-piece set includes a deep bottom tray for raw food to transport food to the grill, while the top tray is a beautiful serving platter for the cooked food.

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Butcherbox eGift Cards

eGift Cards
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A great piece of meat can make any BBQ-lover's heart sore, so gift them with high-quality proteins from Butcherbox. This B Corp-certified company is our favorite meat-delivery system for its 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken and more. You can chose from Butcherbox's gift boxes or give an eGift card to someone special so that they can subscribe to regular deliveries or pick out a box themselves.

RELATED: Is ButcherBox Worth It? Our Honest Review of the Meat Subscription Service

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OXO Obsidian Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Pan Skillet

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Obsidian Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Pan Skillet

A carbon steel pan is great for the versatile chef who enjoys cooking indoors and outdoors on a grill (or even a campfire!). This pan from OXO is pre-seasoned and we were impressed by its lightweight feel in testing.

RELATED: The Best Carbon Steel Pans, According to Testing

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Artisan Griller Heat-Resistant BBQ Gloves

Heat-Resistant BBQ Gloves

Keep them safe around open flames and hot coals with these top-rated, long and durable barbecue gloves. They come in different sizes, and Amazon reviews note they are easy to clean and work great.

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Grill Press

Grill Press
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Whether they're pressing panini and breakfast sandwiches or flattening some burgers and chicken thighs, these hefty iron grill presses will come in handy. (They work just as well for indoor grilling, too.)

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GH Kitchen Gear Award Winner

YETI Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler

Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler

This cooler is a two-time Kitchen Gear Award winner for good reason. Its superior temperature retention, sturdy handle and oversized wheels make it a top pick for grilling gifts. When tested in our Labs, it stayed cold for more than 24 hours — perfect if they're serious about grilling.

RELATED: The Best Coolers, According to Our Testing

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American Grill: 125 Recipes for Mastering Live Fire

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Whether they're a beginner or expert at griller, everyone can learn something from this book filled with recipes by Food Network chef Tyler Florence. With the help of this book, they can create spicy buffalo shrimp skewers, delicious grilled ratatouille and more.

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Silicone Basting Brush

Silicone Basting Brush

Made of sturdy silicone, this heat-resistant brush has a long handle that our Kitchen Lab analysts appreciate for keeping hands some distance away from the heat. It is great for marinating or adding barbecue sauce toward the end of the cooking process.

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Cuisinart Smashed Burger Kit

Smashed Burger Kit

Nicole Papantoniou, the director of the GH Institute Kitchen and Appliances Innovation Lab, says that this kit is "super cute for making smash burgers on a griddle." Made of stainless steel and cast iron, it comes with a spatula and seasoning shaker to make burgers extra tasty.

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Schmidt Brothers BBQ 6-Piece Knife Set

BBQ 6-Piece Knife Set

This six-piece stainless knife set has everything they'll need to prepare small and large cuts of meat. Plus, it comes with a carrying case to keep the blades in mint condition. Papantoniou calls it "so dreamy."

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OXO Good Grips Grilling Tongs and Turner Set

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Good Grips Grilling Tongs and Turner Set

Upgrade their old grilling tools with this simple set. Grilling can get messy, so we appreciate that these tools can be put right in dishwasher for easy cleaning. Plus, each tool can be hung by its large hoops.

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The Spice House Barbecue Collection

Barbecue Collection
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With this spice collection, they can create delicious grilled meals with the Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, Brisket of Love, Bronzeville or Chipotle Garlic Barbecue Blend flavors. It's the perfect ingredient to elevate their usual marinades or rubs.

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Received a perfect accuracy store from our lab experts

Lavatools Javelin Pro Instant Read Thermometer

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Javelin Pro Instant Read Thermometer

The Javelin Pro was our best overall pick for best grilling thermometers, getting a perfect score on our accuracy tests performed by experts in our Kitchen Lab.

The thermometer gave results in less than three seconds and has a lightweight handle and ergonomic design, making it comfortable for right- or left-handed users. Bonus: For simple storage, it has a convent hole for hanging and it's magnetic for quick access at the grill.

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Isabella Cavallo
Assistant Commerce Editor

Isabella (she/her) covers commerce and product-related content in the home, lifestyle, fitness, technology and beauty. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English: Literature & Rhetoric. Before joining GH, she was an editorial assistant at Prevention, where she covered health topics and celebrity news. 

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Kitchen Appliances Lab Director

Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.

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