The best Outdoor Cooking Tools & Accessories: Reddit reviews

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It will change your life. Basically, you fill it with the desired amount of charcoal, and put a source of fire underneath. Personally, I use the Weber lighter cubes but you can use newspaper or even the cooking oil paper towels mentioned in your linked video. The advantage is that the coals get ready much quicker and you have more flexibility as to the location/size/shape of your charcoal pile.

Just one word of caution: make sure you have some gloves when you dump the chimney. The handle gets pretty hot despite the heat shield.

Nice! My progression with this recipe:

• First try used two metal spatulas. Decent results. Hurt the hands a bit over the cast iron griddle from the heat.
• Second try I added oven mitts into the equation. Definitely better.
• A few iterations later I discovered the cast iron press. I have the Lodge one and find that I need to tighten the nuts holding the handle on, and make sure I oil it before pressing but otherwise does a "smashing" job. Highly recommend even if only to use for this recipe.

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Rectangular-Press-Cool-Grip-Handle/dp/B00063RXNI

That's the one I have.

Congrats, these are nice. I bought the 36" one a few years ago and absolutely love it. I can explain how to make a big batch of sliders if you are interested.

One tip for your smash burgers... next time, just cut a small piece of parchment paper into a square, place it over the ball of beef before smashing, and then smash. These work really well for a smashing tool. And these double as a burger scraper and a griddle scraper.

Return the lighter fluid for one of these, if you don’t want your food tasting like lighter fluid. Weber Stephen Company 7429 Rapid Fire Chimney Starter, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5BHKDZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_wQj.BbPHQWMPG

Get a Weber and get started! Try a chicken first, then a brisket, work your way up to a pork shoulder (pork butt).

Some helpful accessories:

Charcoal chimney (gets coals fired up quicker) Food thermometer like this

I made these last night in my Lodge! I also recently bought the Lodge Cast Iron Grill Press for this specifically and it worked great.

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Rectangular-Press-Cool-Grip-Handle/dp/B00063RXNI

1. Learn how to use a chimney starter. Not needed, but very nice, are the weber starting cubes.

2. Learn how to use 2 zone cooking. AmazingRibs.com is a great starter.

3. If you want to upgrade your getup: Slow N Sear by Adrenaline BBQ Co is amazing and worth every dollar. Buy some bbq insulation for the lid as well, super cheap and prevents leaking.

With this you can cook everything from amazing tuna steaks, to slow cook brisket.

All you really need is a gas burner. I bought this one on Amazon and it puts out way more heat than you would ever need. I barely turn on the gas and my wok heats up pretty instantly.

Eastman Outdoors 90411 Tragbarer Kahuna-Brenner mit XL-Topf und Wok-Halterungen, mit verstellbaren und abnehmbaren Beinen, Schwarz https://smile.amazon.de/dp/B003GISCDK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_0WYTF90G44DKDVQ5A10H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It's also on Amazon right now.

I have a Meater, but the connection isn’t very reliable. My go to efficient workhorse that has never failed me is the ThermoPro TP20. ThermoPro TP20.

ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Remote Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer with Dual Probe for Smoker Grill BBQ Thermometer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GE77QT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_vkbNRDrW2zjJF

I bought the ThermoPro. I really like it. Sadly the probe clip that comes with it is pure nonsense, so I had to order a different one from Amazon but that's a small price.

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-Wireless-Digital-Cooking-Thermometer/dp/B01GE77QT0

Check this out at Amazon ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Remote Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer with Dual Probe for Smoker Grill BBQ Thermometer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GE77QT0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZA1KQGE1ZRHED47KXED3

I've had that one for 3 years I believe and it works great! I haven't had any trouble at all out of it.

ThermoPro TP 20. Here’s the Amazon link

ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Remote Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer with Dual Probe for Smoker Grill BBQ Thermometer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GE77QT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P21DJX5H6EFEQ830B67V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Rectangular-Press-Cool-Grip-Handle/dp/B00063RXNI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=lodge+patty+press&qid=1621655447&sr=8-3

Just a heavy piece of metal you place on top of a piece of meat. It's particularly useful with burgers cus it keeps them flat and thin but I've found it makes most meat cook faster especially if you preheat it with the pan.

It’s a thermpro tp20 - https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-Wireless-Digital-Cooking-Thermometer/dp/B01GE77QT0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=thermpro+probe+grill+thermometer&qid=1613096979&sprefix=thermpro&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A39VTLCPMNRL...

Something like a KAB4 burner and propane tank would be ideal:

https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-KAB4-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0009JXYQY

Then you can grab a 10-15.5 gallon pot, either from Amazon (Bayou or Concord), Homebrewing.org, MoreBeer, etc.

A couple paint strainer bags or specially made "Brew Bag" can act as a filter.

This should add up to about half your budget. Then you can look into other recommendations here in the thread for the rest.

My best sear has never been a cast iron pan, sadly; that would nice and convenient. To get the real good crust, I go with a charcoal chimney with a grate over the top.

I know there are higher end models of thermometers but if you are looking for something on a smaller budget, I got this from Amazon a few months ago. I've done a bunch of cooks with it and haven't had an issue.

Thermo Pro TP-17

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-TP-17-Digital-Backlight-Thermometer/dp/B07477NMF4/ref=sr_1_7

Also if he doesn't have a Chimney starter, that is a must have for any charcoal griller and makes it so much easier.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5BHKDZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_4WjHFbRKNCPWR

They can probably be found a little cheaper at your local Home Depot or wherever.

If you really want a good one with dual temp corded probes I can't recommend this one highly enough:

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-Wireless-Digital-Cooking-Thermometer/dp/B01GE77QT0/ref

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Here's the kicker though, you have to be careful with the probes. They can easily get damaged, especially if they get water in them where the cord goes into the probe. Replacement probes go for $18-20.

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I use mine all the time cooking in the house as well as with my smoker... for chickens, turkeys, roasts, meatloaf, etc. I'll tell you, there's no better way to get a perfectly cooked turkey on Thanksgiving... you always pull the bird out at the exact right time!

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Thermopro20, have used for over 2 years, leave the transmitter outside (Canada) year round, no issues. Free probe replacements, though I haven’t had to. Over 10000 reviews on Amazon 4.5 or better out of 5 rating. ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Remote Digital Meat Thermometer Cooking Food Thermometer with Dual Probe for Smoker Grill BBQ Thermometer https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01GE77QT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YItDEbH57ZS42

Yep with the Smokey the minion method is the way to go - it can run a long time without needing any help - much longer than it takes to do a pork butt.

As far as temp, I would recommend getting something like this -- you just put the probes in and kick back inside and relax until it reads 200. I usually put the probes in when I foil it up a few hours in.

Probably not, I think of weber kettles are the "disposable" of charcoal bbq. Mine lasted 3 fully functional years, including grilling in harsh Quebec winters. I can still use it, but the top vent dial is long gone, top grill is a structural disaster and the feets wiggle on the pit every time I touch it. Also, looking at the amazon page, saw the char-baskets that could possibly replace the smokenator for 1/4 of the price.

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-Wireless-Digital-Cooking-Thermometer/dp/B01GE77QT0/ref=mp_s_a_1_36_sspa?crid=34G73US94TB61&keywords=meat+thermometer&qid=1670039585&sprefix=meat%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-36-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos....

My guy really slapped raw unseasoned chicken on a grill in direct AND indirect heat.

Should've brined or at least put a simple salt based rub on these and smoked em using indirect heat in two separate batches. That's too much chicken on that goddamn grill at one time.

I'm sure you meant well but get yourself these cheap ass baskets or a slow n sear.

I've smoked a ton of briskets, pork butts, chicken thighs/legs and chuck roasts using the cheap ass baskets on my kettle. The more expensive slow n sear just makes it easier so you don't have to worry about fuckin around with an separate water pan.

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That chicken would've looked so much more appetizing with a rub and even some sauce on it towards the very end to get a nice glaze.

Personally, and if your RV already has propane tanks, I would bring a wok burner like this Eastman Outdoors 90411 Portable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003GISCDK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Woks are amazing at high heat cooking (i would use a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet for any other heat), but that style of cooking invariably produces some smoke, and if you have any chilis in there, it will produce a lingering mace that takes hours to get out of the RV (Thai is my favorite cuisine, so I am constantly cooking chilis on high heat). The outdoor burner means you can cook on high heat and not get smoke in your RV

And if you want to make it a smidge easier, you can get something like the slow-n-sear. Not necessary by anymeans, but helps keep the fire to the side and adds the moisture thats helpful in some cooks. And if you can't get that shipped to Europe (or it's too expensive to do so) It's simple enough that I bet one could fab up a copy cat pretty easily.

I was thinking about getting this one. Expensive though.