There’s no place some fathers would rather be than manning the grill on a warm summer day surrounded by friends and family. It’s like some unseen force perpetually draws these men and their favorite cuts of meat to the outdoor cooking apparatus of their choice.
If this sounds like your dad and you’re struggling to find him a Father’s Day gift, check out our list of favorite outdoor cooking products of 2022. There’s one for every outdoor cook, from the high-tech pellet smoker aficionado to the charcoal briquette traditionalist.
Proud Grill Slide & Serve Skewer
The Proud Grill Slide & Serve Skewers will be the highlight of your next neighborhood cookout. These reusable, dual-sided, stainless-steel skewers feature barbed points to keep your grillables in place.
Each skewer features a fish or steer head and a tail, but these aren’t just for laughs — they’re tabs, so you can grab and flip them with your trusty tongs. They’re also dishwasher-safe. The best part? No more having to remember to soak your bamboo skewers!
Thermapen One Thermometer
If your dad’s famous smoked brisket demands pinpoint temperature accuracy, the Thermapen One is the meat thermometer for him. It’s buttonless and automatic, powering on instantly when you open the probe.
In one second or less, the unit reads temperatures up to 572 F, accurate to the half-degree. That information then appears on the tool’s motion-activated, brightly backlit, auto-rotating digital readout screen. The four-inch-long inch probe ensures accurate readings from deep within whatever you’re grilling.
Meathead Cookbook
In this 400-page cookbook, Craig “Meathead” Goldwyn, a pitmaster and founder of the wildly popular website AmazingRib.com, dives into the science behind perfectly grilled and smoked meats. At the same time, he exposes widespread myths about barbecuing.
Along with 118 recipes, Goldwyn offers incredible insight and understanding behind the interaction of food, fire, heat and smoke. Meathead is must read for anyone looking to improve not only their grilling, but cooking as a whole.
Rapicca BBQ Oven Gloves
These 14-inch high Rapicca BBQ Oven Gloves are waterproof, oil-proof, stain-proof and fire and heat resistant up 932 F. They feature a durable food-grade neoprene rubber exterior, and soft double layer cotton interior to keep your hands and forearms safe and comfortable.
The grippy textured palm helps you hang on to sauce-coated utensils and slippery meats. They’re available in multiple sizes, so you’ll need to do some digging to figure out the best one for Dad.
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter
Chimney starters are a game-changer for charcoal grill enthusiasts, and nothing gets coals burning faster and more evenly than the Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter.
It’s basically a hollow metal cylinder with holes circling both ends. Inside, a small cone-shaped wire grate and a set of handles allow you to dump the lit coals safely.
The affordable and easy to use Rapidfire features a generous six-quart capacity that can handle between 60 and 100 charcoal briquettes per use. That’s enough to grill a half-dozen burgers and a pack of brats with plenty of heat to spare!
Lodge Dual Handle Grill Basket
The round, cast-iron Lodge Dual Handle Grill Basket is perfect for cooking seafood or vegetables on the grill without the worry of losing them through the slots. The teardrop-shaped holes circling the bottom allow the ideal amount of direct heat and airflow for perfectly grilled results. And the two heavy-duty handles make carrying in dinner safe and easy.
When finished, hand wash the pre-seasoned grill basket, then dry it and rub with cooking oil.
Kona 360 Degree Brush
With three brushes in one, the Kona 360 Degree Brush sits on top of the grates while simultaneously flexing between them, cleaning the top and sides all in one swipe.
This 18-inch-long brush keeps your hands away from the hot grilling surface, and the weather-resistant plastic handle is comfortable for scrubbing with one hand or two. The Kona 360 is safe for all types of grills and grates. If Dad isn’t completely sold on it, the brush comes with a five-year money back guarantee.
Traeger All-Natural Grill Cleaner
Help your dad keep his grill glistening with the Traeger All-Natural Grill Cleaner. This biodegradable formula cuts grease and tackles big messes without harmful detergents or chemicals.
This food-safe, American-made product breaks down grease and grime on grill grates, cooking accessories and external grilling surfaces. Its speedy spray-wait-wipe method works for anyone who would rather socialize than clean as the weekend gathering winds down.
FreshJax Organic Grilling Spices
FreshJax Organic Spices, a certified organic and kosher spice company based in Jacksonville, Florida, has released a grilling gift set for spice-loving dads out there. The manufacturer markets the wildly popular Grilling Spices Gift set as gluten, MSG and GMO-Free, and it earned more than 9,500 five-star reviews on Amazon.com.
This set comes with five 8-ounce proprietary spice blends, with names like “Citrus Pepper” and “Grill Master” — something for every taste bud. Best of all, for every Organic Spice Gift Set sold, FreshJax donates a meal to a child in need
Z-Grills7002E Pellet Grill
If your dad is a DIY jack of all trades, this grill is for him.
The Z-Grills7002E is an eight-in-one wood pellet grill, meaning you can grill, roast, smoke, sear, braise, bake, barbecue and char on it. It features an automated electric pellet feed system which maintains the heat while giving exceptional wood fire flavor, whether fueled by propane or gas.
Its electronic auto-start ignition and modern LED temperature display offers convenient fire-up and operation, transforming the traditional smoking process into something simple and user-friendly.