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Boston Globe
2 days ago
- General
- Boston Globe
A thoughtfully designed grill set from French knife maker Opinel
Three years ago, Opinel launched a flatware set that featured its signature high-quality stainless steel. Now, it has introduced the Grilling Set, a thoughtfully designed, three-piece set for outdoor cooking. This unique set includes extra-long, stainless steel grippy tongs with notched tips and a built-in grill-lifter at the end. There's also a large spatula with a handle made from sustainably harvested French beechwood. The spatula head can be detached, allowing the wooden handle to transform into a folding knife with a 6.25-inch blade. To top it off, there's a bottle opener at the end. Advertisement When you remove the spatula and unfold the knife to cut into a piece of meat on the grill, the spatula head easily clicks back into place and locks securely ($130). Available at Boston General Store, 305 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-232-0103 and 626 High St., Dedham, 781-326-7560; Blackstone's of Beacon Hill, 40 Charles St., Boston, 617-227-4646; Kitchen Outfitters, 342 Great Road, Acton, 978-263-1955, or at Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at
CNET
14-05-2025
- General
- CNET
21 Grilling Tools You'll Use All Summer
CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. If your grilling tools have gotten crusty, rusty or outdated, now's the time to replenish your set before the heat kicks in. Summer isn't summer without a smattering of outdoor eating and picking the right grill is the most important decision you'll make. But having reliable tools to cook, clean, prep and serve will make taming the flames all the more enjoyable. Beyond basics like spatulas, tongs and a sturdy grill brush, there are a few of nifty grilling gadgets and prep tools that we've tested and consider worth adding to your collection. Below you'll find 21 great grilling tools to haul in for summer. Best grilling tools for 2025 Photo Gallery 1/1 Because the sauce is everything Basting brush For super saucy barbecue chicken and ribs, a basting brush is key. You don't need anything fancy and opt for natural fibers over silicone if you're worried about microplastics. I also prefer a smaller brush since they're less likely to result in a splattered mess. ... Show more Get it now $4 at Amazon Photo Gallery 1/1 For al fresco pie parties Cast-iron pizza pan Pizza stones work great but they're fragile and often tricky to maneuver. You can't go wrong with cast iron over the grill and this handled pan will make crispy crust on your outdoor grill in no time. ... Show more Get it now $57 at The Home Depot Photo Gallery 1/1 A board made for meats Cutting board with juice groove Not all cutting boards are created equal and this smartly designed block is perfect for grill masters. The sturdy bamboo board sports treads on one side to stabilize slick meats and a juice groove to catch all that liquid gold for basting or making sauce. ... Show more Get it now $25 at Amazon $25 at Walmart Photo Gallery 1/1 A smartly designed tool trio Opinel Grilling Tools This is the biggest splurge pick on our list but the dashing Opinel set is well worth the price. The smartly designed 3-in-2 set includes a set of extremely sturdy tongs and a shark slicing and utility knife that flips down to make way for a spatula attachment when you need to flip. The Opinel set makes a most excellent gift for the grillin' guy or gal in your life. ... Show more Get it now $130 at Amazon Photo Gallery 1/1 Because you gotta cover it Grillman grill cover Your gill cover doesn't need to be fancy but you should definitely have one. It'll extend the life of the grill itself and keep it looking like new for longer. This universal cover is just $27 and it's worth every penny if you don't already have one. ... Show more Get it now $37 at Walmart Photo Gallery 1/1 The baste in the business No-mess silicone brush For basting sauce to go on your chicken and ribs, silicone is the way to go. The bristles will rinse clean in seconds so it'll be ready for action the next time you need it. Dreamfarm's clever version has a kink in the handle so you can rest it on a table without making a saucy mess. ... Show more Get it now $12 at Amazon Photo Gallery 1/1 Sturdy tools with extra inches Weber Precision 3-piece grilling set If you don't need extra light via your grill tools, then I say go for something sturdy that'll last you many seasons. You can definitely find cheaper grilling tools out there, but Weber's three-piece set is worth the extra few bucks and was my personal favorite. What I liked most about these -- especially the tongs and spatula -- is the length. If you work with a full-size grill, you know that stubby kitchen tools just don't quite get where you need them unless you put your forearm at serious burn risk. Each Weber tool in this small yet mighty set has a comfy handle and hook with which to hang 'em. Plus, the spatula has a sharp edge that you can use to slice and dice while you're working. If you don't leave these sturdy grilling compadres out in the rain, they'll definitely last you a good long time. ... Show more Get it now $47 at Weber Photo Gallery 1/1 For perfect meats ThermoWorks Thermapen ThermoWorks' Thermapen is about as accurate as meat thermometers get, and for certain types of barbecue or when cooking expensive steaks, that's rather important. Take this temp taker anywhere you flip meat: your deck grill, a campsite, even your Sunday tailgate party. Its portability makes it stupidly simple to accurately measure the internal temperature of your meat, wherever. There are plenty of knockoffs and cheaper versions of the Thermapen, but if you're serious about your internal meat temps, it's worth the extra coin. I also tested several WiFi-enabled smart thermometers, including the Yummly and Meater. I liked them both and they get points for accuracy as well as for providing loads of information, such as temperature tracking and some useful grilling tips. But you have to do all your temp reading from a smartphone, which proved either annoying or convenient depending on my mood. ... Show more Get it now $89 at Thermapen Photo Gallery 1/1 Get in and out with ease Grill caddy You know that moment, when the grilling is finished and you look around at all the sauce bottles, spices and utensils and say, "What the heck just happened here?" A grill caddy will make it all go away with one breezy trip back to the kitchen. I didn't know how badly I needed one of these until I got one, and this lightweight caddy with a built-in paper towel rack is my pick. ... Show more Get it now $27 at Wayfair Photo Gallery 1/1 If you're going "no-basket" Big Head fish spatula If you don't want to bother with a fish grilling basket, at least saddle yourself with a proper spatula for fish. It'll help more than you might think and you can use it for anything, not just fish. This excellent and sturdy spatula is a bargain for $7 with its razor-sharp front edge that'll get right under those salmon and tuna filets without shredding them to bits. ... Show more Get it now $6 at BBQGuys Photo Gallery 1/1 Perfect for charring veggies without the mess Grillaholics large grill basket With a grilling basket, you can easily and quickly grill your veggies and give them that smoky, slightly charred taste and perfect texture without the hassle of having to pick one piece up at a time. If you don't want to spring for this basket, you can always place a piece of chicken wire mesh on top of your grill so you can easily char foods that normally might fall through, like cherry tomatoes and other smaller vegetables or pieces of meat. Grill mats are another option, but they can get real nasty real fast. Also, they don't let the flames hit the food directly so you're less likely to get a nice char. ... Show more Get it now $30 at Amazon Photo Gallery 1/1 A do-it-all prep station Drip EZ prep tub If you're not marinating your meat, you should be. Maybe it's because you don't have the right vessel to do it in. This collapsible prep tub is light and easy to clean. It doubles as a cutting board and triples as a bus bucket for dirty dishes after. ... Show more Get it now $45 at Amazon $55 at Walmart Photo Gallery 1/1 Grillaholics grill mats Another way to grill flaky or sticky foods such as fish and veggies is on a mat. Don't expect grill marks or char when you use one of these fireproof nonstick mats, but do expect a spotless grill when you're done. ... Show more Get it now $20 at Amazon $20 at Walmart Photo Gallery 1/1 Shed some light on the situation BBQ Dragon grill lamp Lights don't come standard on most grills and there's a good chance your grill is positioned somewhere without great direct lighting. If that's the case, a flexible lamp that attaches to the frame will make those late-evening and nighttime barbecue sessions far more enjoyable. The BBQ Dragon double light gives off plenty of glow but it's not so large that it'll get in your way. The two-headed approach means you can get bright light on both the grill surface and whatever is waiting beside it to go on next. ... Show more Get it now $45 at Wayfair Photo Gallery 1/1 So you never lose track of your drink Cuisinart magnetic drink holder So simple, yet somehow I didn't think of it myself. ... Show more Get it now $20 at Amazon Photo Gallery 1/1 Smart and space-saving utensils Proud Grill connectable toolset For a minimalist, this connectable and magnetic grill tool set boasts some very smart design. The two pieces act as fork and spatula but then connect to form a set of tongs. All three are on the small side but for a space-saving grill tool and utensil set, it doesn't get better than this. ... Show more Get it now $55 at Amazon $55 at Walmart Photo Gallery 1/1 Take your food to Flavor Town Weber smoker box Wood chips are an easy way to add substantial flavor to any grilled food, and work equally well on gas and charcoal grills. To use them you will need a box to hold the wood so they don't catch fire, but it's simple: Just place the box on top of the heat source -- on the gas burner or directly on the charcoal -- and they should start smoking and flavoring your food with whatever type of chips you've chosen. Weber's version is a good size for most grills and it's got a nice sturdy build. ... Show more Get it now $33 at Home Depot Photo Gallery 1/1 For even tastier barbecue BBQGuys meat injector If you're mostly a strip steak and burger griller you may not need a meat injector, but if you attempt the occasional rib roast, pork shoulder, brisket or thick steaks, this is the best way to get flavor all the way up in there. Use your favorite marinade or sauce and pump that good stuff in with this sturdy model that includes three different needles. ... Show more Get it now $32 at BBQGuys Photo Gallery 1/1 For evenly lit charcoal that goes up in a flash Weber Rapid Fire chimney starter For charcoal grilling, a chimney becomes a must-have for your grill after you use it even once -- especially for us impatient folks. It keeps the charcoal all together tightly to help the briquettes get hot both quickly and evenly before you spread them around. It's a simple device, but Weber's is well-designed with a comfortable handle. ... Show more Get it now $28 at Ace Hardware Photo Gallery 1/1 A scraper that's easy on the grates Wooden grill scraper A wooden grill scraper may take just a little more muscle, but it also has some distinct advantages over its wire counterparts. It will go a little easier on your cast-iron or porcelain grates. It'll also shape itself to the grooves of your grill over time, and the scraper itself won't collect as much gunk as a wire brush. Plus, this one with a long handle to get some good leverage is just $20. ... Show more Get it now $20 at Amazon $19 at Walmart
