Many grilling tools 
can seem more like torture devices than the useful tools of cooking that they really are to the wary beginner in the world of BBQ. But rather than being discouraged, find information because knowledge is the key. Not only will knowing how to properly use these tools make them finally useful, but it will dramatically improve anyone’s grilling skills.
The best tool to befriend is some long tongs. They can do such a large variety of tasks on the grill and their reach keeps the cook’s hands far away from the heat. Good tongs should be able to grip meat without cutting into it. But certain foods just cannot be flipped so carelessly or they will fall apart. For more delicate things like hamburgers and fish there is the handy spatula, while it resembles one from the kitchen it should have a longer reach. And while most BBQ wisdom says that poking grilled meat will let all of the juices run out, many cuts of meat are hearty enough that flipping and handling them quickly with a BBQ fork is often the easiest choice. Getting to know these tools are one of the things that make a true BBQ master.
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