Father's Day Gift Ideas: Part II

So, does dad have a grill he loves? Maybe he needs some accessories to go along with it! Our Cool Dads compiled a list of grill accessories they can't live without!

Shish Kabob Set

Kevin in the Wisconsin Test Kitchen loves making grilled vegetable and meat kabobs; and thinks a stainless steel set is a great (and inexpensive investment). You can always use wooden skewers, but you need to soak them in water beforehand. With metal- you're good to go. This set is awesome, because it comes with a small, foldable stand that holds the skewers while they're on the grill. This is an easy way to make vegetable kabobs for Meatless Monday, or chicken and beef kabobs for the other days of the week. 

http://www.amazon.com/Brinkmann-9021-Shish-Kabob-Set/dp/B002UKPTRM/ref=pd_sim_86_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0V0YWS4505CRRPFBF2VP

Coal Starter Chimney

Doug in the Arkansas Test Kitchen is a big fan of this chimney that's used to start the grill quicker, and keep the coals at a more uniform temperature. This is a great idea for weeknight cook outs, when you're looking to get food on the grill and to the table quickly.

http://www.amazon.com/Weber-7416-Rapidfire-Chimney-Starter/dp/B000WEOQV8/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1432566329&sr=1-1&keywords=coal+starter

Silicone Grilling Mats

The Wisconsin Test Kitchen used to use a grill wok to grill vegetables, until we discovered these awesome, convenient grilling mats. It keeps the marinade on the vegetables, and out of the grill. This is also an excellent way to make bbq ribs- the sauce sticks to the meat, not the grill. Also, bonus points for the fact these are easy to clean up (throw them in the dishwasher, or wipe down with a wet cloth). It's the best thing to happen to the grill since the invention of fire!

http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Kitchen-Grill-Non-stick-Baking/dp/B00OJX7IJ0/ref=sr_1_8?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1432566533&sr=1-8&keywords=silicone+grill+mat

Bottle Opener

Both of our Cool Dads have been known to enjoy a cold beverage (or several!) while grilling out. So, they feel a quality bottle opener is a great investment. Kevin has his attached to his metal spatula, purely for utilitarian purposes, of course.

http://www.amazon.com/Steven-Raichlen-Barbecue-Stainless-Packwood/dp/B003FZAVJ2/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1432566856&sr=1-3&keywords=spatula+with+bottle+opener

We hope this gives you some more great grilling gift ideas for dad!

Stay Cool,

The Cool Dads Crew