Your brand new TG Series Grill has been purchased and it’s calling out your name. Now, to truly unlock its potential and take your outdoor cooking to the next level, you’ll need the right grilling accessories.
From enhancing flavor with a basting cover to ensuring precise cooking temperatures with an instant-read thermometer, these essential portable charcoal grill accessories are your key to mastering the art of grilling with your TG.
12 Must-Have Portable Charcoal Grill Accessories
Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting out, these accessories are sure to enhance your outdoor cooking experience.
Let's dive into and check out our top 12 must-have portable charcoal grill accessories that will take your grilling game to the next level:
- Grill/griddle scraper
- Basting cover
- Pancake batter dispenser, egg rings
- Warming rack
- Instant read thermometer
- Cutting board
- Grill cover
- Charcoal Chimney
- Cast iron grill press
- Grilling tool set
- Vegetable basket
- Oil sprayer
1. Grill/Griddle Scraper
A clean grill is imperative for the best grilling experience. That’s why a good grill/griddle scraper is first on our list of must-have portable charcoal grill accessories.
Picking up a good scraper means better-tasting food and a more enjoyable, safe, and efficient grilling process every time. A handy tool for maintaining your grill!
2. Basting Cover
Using a basting cover on your portable grill can open up numerous possibilities for creating mouthwatering dishes. This simple tool not only helps to lock in flavor and moisture, but it also allows for even cooking and juicier dishes.
Using a basting cover on your portable charcoal grill not only improves cooking efficiency and food quality but also adds versatility to your grilling techniques, from steaming vegetables to creating a perfect crust on meats.
3. Pancake Batter Dispenser, Egg Rings
Breakfast food always makes a day better, no matter what time it is. That’s why we included a pancake batter dispenser and egg rings on our must-have grill accessories for portable grills with a griddle attachment.
When grilling on the TG’s griddle, space is limited. You can’t have pancake mix or egg white running into other foods. By adding a pancake batter dispenser, along with an egg ring, you make your breakfast food with precision and keep the rest of your portable grill clean to cook sausages, bacon, or whatever your heart desires!
4. Warming Rack
What do you do with your cooked food when you still have more food to cook?
Leaving it on the grill will overcook it. Burn it. Dry it out. Ruin whatever it is you were looking forward to.
Taking it off the grill leaves it sitting off to the side and becomes cold. The only thing worse than overcooked food is cold food.
Enter the warming rack. Once your food is perfectly cooked, like we know it is everytime when you’re grilling, putting it on the warming rack will keep it warm, out of the way, and ready to eat whenever you are. An expert grilling accessory if there ever was one.
5. Instant Read Thermometer
This one is a no brainer.
A thermometer reads the temperature of the meat you're grilling.
Meat needs to be cooked to a safe temperature to eat.
While nobody would put an instant read thermometer on a list of “cool grill accessories,” it's still the definition of a must-have grill accessory.
6. Cutting Board
The convenience of a cutting board makes a world of difference. Having a solid surface to chop, slice, or dice food right next to your grill allows you to streamline your entire cooking process.
On top of saving you time, it could also save you a finger. Using a knife is always a risk factor, as even the most skilled grill masters can make a mistake. Having a durable cutting surface available makes using a sharp edge for cutting a safer activity.
7. Grill Cover
You know what happens outside? Weather does. Rain, sleet, and snow can all contribute to rust which will undoubtedly lead to your grill’s demise.That's why a grill cover is one of our top recommendations of must-have portable charcoal grill accessories.
It's important to protect your investment by covering your grill with a grill cover when not in use. Not only does it reduce your grill’s exposure to the elements, but also helps keep it clean. No more worrying about dust, pollen or those pesky birds leaving any unwanted presents on your grill when you make use of a grill cover.
8. Charcoal Chimney
You are only helping yourself by adding a chimney to your stockpile of portable charcoal grill accessories. A chimney allows you to light your charcoal quickly and easily, without the need to use lighter fluid, which can muck up the flavor of whatever deliciousness you are grilling.
9. Cast Iron Grill Press
Laying a cast iron grill press down on a piece of meat is a satisfying grilling experience. That searing noise lets you know you’re in for a delicious meal.
There is a long list of benefits as to why you need a cast iron grill press. Not only can it help with even cooking and producing better flavor, pressing a steak into the grates will produce better sear marks and caramelization. The pressing action also expels excess fats for healthier meals and quicker grilling times so you aren’t slaving over a hot grill for longer than you have to.
10. Grilling Tool Set
Have you ever tried grilling and removing your masterpiece with your bare hands? How did that work? Just like any proper artist, you need your tools for your craft. Tongs, spatula, basting brush, portable grill cookbook, and a grill brush (like we’ve mentioned above) are all needed to grill. We don’t recommend grilling without these expert grilling accessories.
11. Vegetable Basket
One of the best ways to prepare vegetables is on the grill. Grilled asparagus, squash, broccoli, zucchini… it doesn’t matter. What’s frustrating is seeing those tasty veggies fall through the grill grates, losing them to the fires forever.
The solution: a vegetable basket. This metal basket can be put right on the grill and filled with vegetables to be cooked evenly. You never have to worry about falling grill vegetables ever again.
12. Oil Sprayer
Cooking oil is used by all great grillers. Whether it’s for taste – enhancing the flavor by helping seasonings and marinades adhere better, or to help with the prevention of sticking, cooking oil is an important cog in grilling. Adding an oil sprayer to your grill accessories will help you distribute oil evenly and efficiently over your food and grill.
Essential Grilling Accessories For Your Portable Charcoal Grill
When it comes to grilling on your portable charcoal grill, having the right tools and equipment can truly take your cooking to the next level. Investing in the proper gear can make a world of difference in your grilling experience. Make sure you're well-equipped and ready to whip up some delicious meals on your portable grill!
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