When manufacturers gather at the annual Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo to reveal their latest grills and accessories, you can count on two things: great food and lots of cool new gear. Here’s a look at some of the best new products (including a couple that we didn't have room for in the June 2014 issue of Cabin Life) to make your cabin cookouts even better this year.
1. Fish Story
There’s nothing tastier than the catch of the day, hot off the grill. But when grilling whole fish, the skin often sticks to the grid. The Gourmet MultiGrill prevents that by suspending fish vertically on a metal rack just above the cooking grid. The fish develop delicious char-grilled flavor, while skin and juices remain intact. If the fish aren’t biting, use it for ribs, wings, even veggies.
Gourmet MultiGrill,www.multigrill-usa.com
2. Tank Transporter
This lightweight stand securely supports and stabilizes a 20-, 30- or 40-pound propane tank, preventing it from sliding or tipping over while transporting between home and cabin. At your destination, the stand – made in the USA from recycled materials – prevents tank rust rings on decks or patios.
Faster than a smoker for adding flavor. More powerful than a beer can for grilling chicken. Able to roast 26 jalapeños in a single tray … it’s super accessory! The 5-in-1 Multi-Functional Grill Topper combines a smoker tray, delicate-foods grill topper, kabob rack, beer-can-chicken stand and jalapeño roaster in one space-saving, heavy-duty, multipurpose tool. And, it costs less than buying each gadget separately.
5-in-1 Multi-Functional Grill Topper,www.manlawbbq.com
4. Branch Out
These rustic skewers look straight-off-the-tree, but without the splinters! They’re sure to add fun to grilled kabobs at the cabin. The cast-iron material holds heat for even cooking, while authentic-looking twig nubs keep food in place. A non-stick finish makes for easy clean up.
Charcoal Companion Cast Iron Twig Skewers,www.barbecue-store.com
5. Amazing Flavor
Your relationship with your gas grill is good, but it’s mostly about convenience and can be a little shallow in the flavor department. For a deeper, more satisfying romance, spice things up with the A-Maze-N-Tube-Smoker. The 6-, 12- or 18-inch cylinders hold wood pellets and produce flavorful smoke when placed on the grilling grid; tiny holes prevent ashes from clogging gas burners.
Easy for beginners to master, and reasonable on the budget, this new pint-size smoker might inspire you to take up the habit. Its built-in thermometer monitors temperatures so you don’t release heat by lifting the lid, and its two cooking grates are large enough to smoke a few racks of ribs or a couple of chickens.
Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker (14.5 inches),www.weber.com
7. Under Cover
This high-tech grill cover protects with Corrode Blok, a volatile corrosive inhibitor, which microscopically bonds to metal surfaces, creating a protective barrier against moisture, rust and corrosion. The nontoxic compound evaporates when the cover is removed, but reactivates every time it’s installed. (The same technology is used in covers that protect military fighter jets!)
Warning: May lead to uninvited cabin guests. This deluxe outdoor entertainment center comes with a four-burner gas grill, Kamado-style charcoal grill, refrigerator, ice maker, storage cabinet, fire pit, fireplace, two waterfall features, wireless music system, LED lighting and seating for 10. Cocktail party trivia: It won the barbeque industry’s 2014 Best Outdoor Room Equipment award.
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