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. 

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. 

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. 

I love those TV chefs who ​poke at steaks to see if they are done. Cute, and with a lot of experience relatively effective, but the simple truth is, if you want to know if something is cooked, you are going to have to check its temperature. Health departments require ​it of real chefs and restaurants, and you should require it for the safety of your family and guests. I good food thermometer should be accurate, fast, and easy to read and operate. These are the best 10 digital thermometers you can buy and come in a wide range of styles, sizes, and especially prices.