So the thread about the slow and sear is it necessary had me thinking. I have spent a reasonable amount of grilling accessories, and had more than a few gifted to me, some work great, some are utter garbage, some, are really nice but other than prestige don't do much for me. So what have I found that helps me with my cook?
Weber 22.5" kettle. I am listing this as an accessory because let's face it. I CAN grill with just an open fire and a grilling grate that I have a couple of for camping... The kettle makes things MUCH more controllable, and, well... nicer.
Weber kettle tool hangers. The 4 pronged hook things that hang over the lip of the bowl on your kettle. They REALLY help keep things like tongs close at hand when grilling.
Permanently mounted thermometers in the lid. I like putting them between the vent and the grate, gives me a much better idea of what temps the meat is subject to.
LONG stainless steel tongs. Don't mess with the flimsy ones, get good tongs, long ones unless you like barbecued knuckles...
Silicone basting brush. Perfect for applying mops without being a nightmare to clean up after.
Weber foil catch pans. Perfect for indirect cooks. The foil is super thin compared to the others on the market designed for lasagne and stuff, but then again, one time use and recycle so why pay more?
Stainless steel long handle spatula. I have had too many burgers fall apart using tongs... Spatula is perfect for that.
ProGrade WiFi proble thermometer. Want an easy way to keep tabs on your brisket smoke? This keeps you from having to actually go outside and physically check! Works great!
Folding aluminum camping table. Those small folding tables will hold big plates of meat ready to go on, or off the grill, some condiments etc...
Bristle less grill brush with scraper. No risk of bristles getting into your food, and they work great at cleaning your grates.
Long handled meat fork and carving knife. For slicing that brisket after it has rested...
Kingsford Charcoal Chimney.
Pampered Chef Grilling Tool set. Beautiful stainless steel skewers, pretty nice stainless tongs, a to die for stainless spatula (BBQ-Boss BBQ Multi Tool turner), etc... VERY high quality, good carry case, works great. THat multi tool spatula thing has a serrated knife edge that has literally been used for opening packages, cutting meat / prepping etc... Super useful for grilling on the go as it reduces what you need to carry with you...
What hasn't worked so well...
Weber Condiment shelf. Yeah, put the mustard, pickle relish, and mayo right next to the hot kettle what could go wrong? Good for salt and pepper, spices etc... in glass containers, but anything in plastic forget it...
Weber charcoal chimney. I know lots of folks here love them. I like a chimney that I can poke the nose of my BBQ lighter into the base of, the weber only has those skinny slots, and it drives me nuts... I just can't get used to those funny slots.
Expert Grill instant read digital thermometer. I used mine once, and it promptly died. Waste of time and money.
Weber scotch brite type pad style grill scrubber. The handle si not firmly attached to the scrubber pads, and slips around too much to be useful. The pads are no better, or worse than straight green scotch brite pads for scrubbing heavy buildups...
Any sort of lighter fluid, or lighter fluid embedded charcoal. Yes they get coals lit easily, but the flavor of lighter fluid gets into your food no matter what else you do. Use a charcoal chimney instead.