40 Best Grilling Gifts of 2023

If your loved one is serious about grilling, this high-tech wireless smart thermometer is the answer. “The app is easy to use, and you’ll know internal temperature, time remaining, and even the required rest time for grilled foods,” says Schullo.

Cast iron conducts heat perfectly. This Lodge set, which contains a 10.25″ deep skillet and a lid, is a great starter set for the grill. Lodge is made in the USA and has been making cast iron the same way since 1896 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, so this set will last a lifetime.

Does your griller love cooking over charcoal? “I like using this to get the fire started,” says Sidoriak. “Fill it up with hardwood lump charcoal or briquettes and ignite it by lighting a fire starter or newspaper in the area at the bottom of the chimney.”

It’s an instant classic for a reason: Your griller will learn tips and tricks and new recipes from this legendary pitmaster.

These fun socks say it all! They’re a great small gift or add-on to a larger grilling gift basket.

“For times when I’ve got less patience, I like the Looft Lighter. When you plug it in, press the hold button and put it close to your charcoal, you’ll notice the charcoal begins to catch and start glowing in a few seconds,” says Sidoriak. “You can have a raging fire in minutes, and it’s fun to use.”

Add some spice to your griller’s life! This variety pack, created by a small family business, includes six seasoning packs for instant marinades with the flavors of Jamaica, Peru, and Mexico.

Grilled pizzas are amazing, but how do you get them on and off the hot grill? This long-handled peel will help your griller do it with ease. “Just add some corn meal to the peel before placing the raw dough on it, and it will slide neatly onto the grill,” says Schullo.

Keep the messes off your griller’s clothes with this oversized apron. It’s made of sturdy cotton twill with double-stitched hems and metal rivets and grommets for durability. It has deep pockets for tools, a towel loop, and is adjustable to fit people from 5’3″ to 6’4″ tall.

This tasty sweet-hot sauce is delish on wings. Created by a small business, this sauce has a delectable tang that will make you want to get a few bottles for yourself.

Kebabs anyone? Your griller will love cooking anything from fresh pineapple to shrimp and veggies on these stainless steel skewers. Then just pop them in the dishwasher to clean.

Take the worry out of food safety: Use the red tray for raw meats and the black one for finished foods. That way your griller will avoid cross-contamination. The trays nest together and are shatter-resistant and dishwasher-safe.

Does your griller like to concoct their own rubs and sauces? This woman-owned company features a build-your-own spice kit so your griller can select exactly what they use most. Choose from 30 single origin spices from 150 small farms across India and Sri Lanka.

Basting mops are sometimes better than brushes. “I like this one because you get better coverage with sauces, as opposed to a regular basting brush,” says Schullo. This set, from a Black-owned business, allows you to slather on a nice, thick coat of your favorite sauce.

Make your griller smile with this personalized cutting board. Handmade in the USA from walnut, maple, or cherry wood, your griller will love presenting their finished product on this beautiful board.

Your griller will enjoy experimenting with cooking on a natural Himalayan salt cooking block. It comes with a steel tray and recipe book to get started with this technique.