The modern gas grill is one of the most versatile cooking appliances that can be found in the average home. Widely popular and coming in a price range between $100 to $20,000, there is so much this piece of cooking equipment can do. Unfortunately, most people don't take advantage of all its capabilities. From the perfect pizza to a holiday turkey, most gas grills can do it all if they have the proper equipment. There ​are a host of accessories on the market these days. Many are largely useless, but these are not only the best, they are the best way to make your gas grill the complete cooking appliance.

There is a reason that the Weber Kettle is the world's most popular charcoal grill. It is simple to use, amazingly versatile, and very dependable. Because it sits on the back patio of so many homes hundreds of people have invented accessories to make it better, turning it into a pizza oven, a smoker, or simply a better grill. These accessories offer versatility and make this simple charcoal grill into the ultimate backyard piece of cooking equipment. 

Kamado Grills, like the Big Green Egg, have become the must have ​charcoal grill of the age. Capable of high-temperature grilling and low and slow cooking, these typically ceramic grills, have all the versatility fo do most everything and do it efficiently while looking great in the process. Now that there are more than a dozen companies selling them, there has been a flood of accessories in recent years. Many of these items are little more than gimmicks, but there are some that can make your Kamado Grill easier to use, even more versatile, and offer so much more to your backyard cooking. I have selected these accessories because they are well made, make life easier, and are a real value. 

When the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker was introduced it revolutionized backyard cooking by putting a reliable and easy to use charcoal powered meat smoker in the hands of millions of people. What made this one of the most popular smokers on the market wasn't its technology, but its simplicity. With fans around the world, there have been a number of modifications and accessories developed to make it more versatile and generally improve its function. These are the best of those accessories. 

You don't need much to be a great griller, but there are a few things that make grilling easier and more successful. There are also a few things you need to take care of your grill. Remember no matter how much you spent a dirt, uncovered grill won't last. These suggestions are intended to help you put together a few of the basics that work, work well and make you a better griller. Remember that these are just suggestions. To be a great cook you need to find accessories that work best for you.