BBQ guide: Tools of the trade

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By Chatelaine

Updated November 2, 2012

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Complete barbecue guide

Baby your grill, select the tastiest steaks, and get easy grilling recipes

By Jennifer Danter

First published in Chatelaine's June 2003 issue.

Tools of the trade

Now that you're all fired up, here are some barbecue must-haves to ensure safe and successful grilling.

Tool	How it helps
Wide metal spatulas	Good for turning burgers and fish
Long-handled tongs	Handy for turning chicken, pork and lamb chops, steaks and veggies
Grill basket	Perfect for grilling cut veggies and shrimp
Instant read thermometer	A necessity for checking doneness of burgers and large roasts (both must be cooked to 160F/70C)
Sturdy brush	Essential for basting and brushing on marinades and sauces
Long mitts and apron	Vital for reaching over a hot grill and protection from saucy splashes
Water spritz-bottle	Ideal for putting out sudden flare-ups
Chimney starter	No-fail solution for firing up charcoal barbecues


		Intro
		Spring cleaning
		Choosing a new grill
		Tools of the trade
		Supermarket vs. butcher steaks
		Steak cuts
		5 easy grilling recipes
		Get grilling! cooking tips
		Salad days
		65 barbecue classics


		Light grilled dinner
		Weekend grilling menu
		Casual backyard sipping


		Choose barbecue as your cooking method in our Recipe File


		Swap grilling tips with others in our Food + recipes forum

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