BBQ Accessories for Gas Grills & More: What You Really Need!
Whether you're a spontaneous weekend griller or a BBQ fan with serious ambitions, the right accessories will help you get the best results. What are the absolute essentials, what’s worth getting for your favourite recipes, and which extras will make this BBQ season a highlight? Here's your guide to accessories for gas grills, charcoal BBQs, and more.
The perfect choice for every BBQ fan
You don't need much to get started on the barbecue. Charcoal barbecues or gas barbecues come with all the essentials – and depending on the model, plenty of accessories too. To get started, you'll need:
BBQ Tongs: You can't do anything on the grill without them. Thanks to their extra-long handles and sturdy design, you can place, remove and turn food, as well as move charcoal around. For optimal hygiene, it's worth having two pairs of tongs – not just for charcoal and food, but also for meat and vegetables.
Meat Thermometer: This thermometer is an essential barbecue accessory for steaks and other cuts of meat, ensuring they are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. You can also use it to check if your barbecue is at the perfect temperature before you start cooking.
BBQ Knife & Fork: A sharp knife is a must-have in any good kitchen – and it's just as essential at the BBQ for meat, veg and more. A large BBQ fork holds meat steady while you cut, and also helps with turning and serving.
Basting Brush: For marinades, juices and creating a delicious crust – a basting brush with silicone bristles is perfect for applying glazes to your food on the grill. Silicone is easy to clean and completely flavour-neutral.
BBQ accessories for special occasions
When you're ready to move beyond sausages and burgers and want to fire up the BBQ all year round, it's time to upgrade to some professional accessories. Their job? To help you achieve better results and make grilling even safer. We recommend:
Grill Basket: Tender fish, vegetables and other delicate or small foods are easier to handle and turn effortlessly in the basket. Available in various designs and shapes for different types of food.
Grill Pan: A grill pan is a great all-rounder for your barbecue. It stops fat from dripping onto the coals, lets you grill vegetables, steaks or potatoes until perfectly crisp, and helps you save on disposable aluminium BBQ accessories.
Pizza Stone: A pizza stone retains a lot of heat, giving you a crispy base in just a few minutes. Simply place it on the cold grill rack, heat up the barbecue, and then add your pizza.
BBQ Skewers: High-quality BBQ skewers are a must-have for creating a range of small bites, from savoury to sweet. You can also use them for special BBQ recipes like campfire bread or even a layered tree cake.
BBQ Accessories for Sparkling Clean Results: BBQ Care Made Easy
You don't need a lot of accessories to care for your barbecue and grill rack – thanks to a process called pyrolysis! This uses the power of the BBQ's heat: food residue is burnt off the rack as organic components break down into ash at high temperatures. It's always a good idea to clean the barbecue while it's still a little warm. But be careful not to burn yourself!
These three helpers, for example, are ideal for BBQ care:
- For more stubborn residue, we recommend a grill brush. The metal bristles make light work of any leftovers.
- Aluminium foil is often on hand when you're barbecuing anyway. You can also use it for cleaning. Simply scrunch it into a ball and rub it over the rack! This helps with light dirt.
- If you want to clean the burners of a gas barbecue, use a plastic scraper. It's gentle on the material.
If you use cleaning agents, always make sure the formula is suitable for the barbecue's material. Remove any residue thoroughly and let everything dry completely before you fire up the BBQ again.
