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The Backyard Barbecuer's Basic Gear
By an Amazon.com customer
Brinkmann 805-2101-S Pitmaster Deluxe Smoke 'N PitBrinkmann 805-2101-S Pitmaster Deluxe Smoke 'N Pit
A good combination grill/smoker will allow you to grill (a steak), roast (chicken) and que (brisket).
Weber 87886 Chimney StarterWeber 87886 Chimney Starter
Buy new: $13.79
The best way to start charcoal (natural lump charcoal.. right.) Hint - Spray the newspaper you use with cooking oil, it will burn longer and give you a better chance of lighting the charcoal.
Weber 18500 Traditional Tool SetWeber 18500 Traditional Tool Set
Nice long handles are good. Don't ever use the fork unless you are using it to chase your dog away from your nicely grilled steak.
Weber 1647 18-Inch Grill BrushWeber 1647 18-Inch Grill Brush
Don't you hate it when your food sticks to you grate. Doesn't have to happen; clean the grate before every use, oil the grate and don't move the food until it has a chance to sear.
Taylor Digital Cooking Thermometer/TimerTaylor Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer
Buy new: $15.99
Eventually you will just "know" when your food is done... in the meantime let the numbers rule.
Eastman Outdoors 13-Inch Cooking GlovesEastman Outdoors 13-Inch Cooking Gloves
Buy new: $17.99
I prefer taking the pain, but if you don't make sure your gloves have fingers.
Weber 16126 Barbecue Apron, BlackWeber 16126 Barbecue Apron, Black
Because BBQ is red.
Weber 9015 Double Prong SkewersWeber 9015 Double Prong Skewers
Can't kabob without them. Wood burns, even when you soak it. Why the double prong? To prevent spinning.
Weber 3300 Small Aluminum Drip PansWeber 3300 Small Aluminum Drip Pans
Buy new: $5.99
BBQ creates drips.
Weber Grill-Out Handle LightWeber Grill-Out Handle Light
It is really, really hard to grill in the dark.