Cooking over a blazing hot barbecue grill is no fun when you use short spatulas and forks designed for working in a standard kitchen. Every seasoned grill jockey needs a set of his or her own grilling utensils specifically designed for cooking over a charcoal or gas flame.
Grill tools should have long handles, a comfortable and stay-cool grip, and flameproof parts.
Following are some extravagant, simple, and unique BBQ grilling utensil sets available through online retailers.
Folding Grill Utensils
Grilling tools are by nature large, bulky and troublesome to store. The Folding Grill Tools at Surlatable.com (see photo below) provide a smart solution for storing and toting grilling utensils. The brush, tongs, and spatula all come equipped with a handy hinge and collapse to nearly half their length. Made from heavy-duty stainless steel with eco-friendly pakkawood handles. Price: Brush (18 inches long, 12 ½ inches folded), $25; Tongs (18 inches long, 11 inches folded), $25; Spatula (18 inches, 12 ½ inches folded), $20. Shipping starts at $6.50.
Monogrammed Grill Tool Set
The Grilling Queen or King of the castle can set themselves apart from the novices, and make their mark on their utensils, with this Monogrammed Grill Tool Set from Williams-Sonoma.com, pictured below. The set comes with a storage case and includes a round basting mop with a heatproof silicone head, a fork, a slotted spatula and tongs. Each stainless steel tool is 17 inches to 18 inches long and comes with an easy-grip composite handle. Each tool can be monogrammed with up to three initials. Price: $99.95 with monogramming; $79.95 plain. Shipping starts at $13.50.
Grilling Tool Set with Molded Case
Skymall.com delivers a comprehensive set of grilling tools and utensils with its Professional BBQ Set (seen below). Nothing is missing from this set, which comes with a molded case designed to fit all 11 grilling tools. In the set: a grill light, 3-in-1 waiter's corkskrew, spatula, tongs, fork, knife, basting brush, two skewers, cleaning brush with scraper and a lighted chef's fork, which also has a built-in thermometer. The tools have stainless steel heads and rosewood handles. Price: $100. Shipping is $15.25.
Hot Pink Grill Set for Women
An eye-popping pink BBQ Tool Set by Electus from Girly Gadgets brings a feminine flair to the outdoor grill. Perfect for women and men who love the color pink, the set features a full size spatula, scraper, wire brush, tongs, knife and skewers, all of which fit in a pink storage case. Price: $19.60 US dollars (Girly Gadgets is an Australian outfit). Shipping varies.
Handmade Grill Tools
Hand forged by the owner of craftyapple’s Etsy shop, these “Real Man’s Kitchen Tools” are as much artwork as grilling utensils. The long handled fork and spatula were created in a coal forge and are covered with natural beeswax coating. A delicate spiral tops the handle of each piece. Price: $35. Shipping is $12 in the U.S., $24 anywhere else.
Hand wash all grilling tools as soon as possible after use. Dry thoroughly before storing them in their case or in a drawer.
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