Spring is here! Warm weather, patio parties and backyard bonfires are just around the corner, which means there’s no better time to make sure your grilling essentials are ready for the summer.

Whether you’re a grilling connoisseur, newly introduced to the art of barbecuing, or somewhere in between, there’s always room to upgrade your grilling game. Your backyard grill is versatile and can do much more than you may be aware of, so it’s important to equip your cooking companion with the right tools. Having additional accessories to use with your grill can turn a regular burger and hot dog barbecue into a gourmet experience with endless variety.

When aiming to impress your family and friends at the next backyard cookout, look no further than these barbecue accessories to help you steal the show.

• A freshgrill. This will be the first step in ensuring your grilling techniques are at their best. If you are cooking on an aged grill with rusted grates and burners that are totally shot, you are going to get inconsistent hotspots and uneven cooking. Check out a modern grill with all the amenities — a SIZZLE ZONE side burner, rotisserie unit, integrated smoker tube — that will enable you to put backyard gourmet food in front of your friends and family.

  

• Cook more than basic eats. Your barbecue is a versatile cooking tool made to cook more than classic burgers and hot dogs. Change things up with the tools to cook more than meat on your grill. A cast iron sizzle platter includes a multipurpose platter, removable handle and wooden serving tray to whip up the perfect fajitas or stir fry.

  

• Old school charcoal. Even with a gas grill, you don’t have to sacrifice the nostalgia and smokey flavors of old fashioned charcoal grilling. A cast iron charcoal and smoker tray turns any gas grill into a charcoal cooker. Simply insert the tray onto the burners of your gas grill, load it with charcoal and turn on the gas. Once the coals are glowing red, turn off the gas burners and enjoy some “modern” charcoal grilling.

  

• Infuse with flavor. Letting your meat rest in a marinade is an ages old method of ensuring a juicy, delicious meal. But take that a step further by injecting your favorite marinade deep into your favorite kind of meat. Marinade injectors enhance flavor and prevent dryness for a meal you and your guests won’t soon forget.

  

• Try something different. A Himalayan Salt Platter is a versatile and unique grilling accessory, adding a new level of sophistication to backyard grilling.  Use it to sear meats, seafood and vegetables or chill and serve sushi, sashimi or even ice cream. Good for cooking and serving, it imparts a subtle salt flavor to the food, and has a great table presence.

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