10 Tools That'll Change The Way You Grill

Your perfect afternoon is calling. Raise the heat with all these goods and with some outside-the-box #mikehacks.

1. The incomparable tactical grilling apron.

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All the spices and utensils you could possibly need, right within arm's reach.

2. Metal skewers with sliders.

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Metal won't burn up like the classic disposable bamboo skewers and the slider gets all your grilled goods off — instead of leaving some in bits and pieces.

3. Bear paw meat handlers.

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Pick up your piping hot slabs of meat without burning your hands. Secure your meat with one while slicing, shred your pork, all of that — but in the coolest way.

4. This handle-free knife.

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No handle means it's significantly less likely to slip out of your hands, and you can put your arm's full force directly into your slicing.

5. A brass knuckle meat tenderizer.

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Grill your guests a dinner they can't refuse.

6. A combination grilling spatula, tongs, and two-prong fork.

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You never know what you need when manning the grill, but now you know it'll all be in one hand.

7. Hot dog and sausage spiral slicers.

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Sure, after years of "don't pierce the sausage," it's weird to slice 'em up before cooking. But then all your condiments finally stay in place in the bun!

8. Combination preparation trays and serving platter.

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Since you don't want to put your freshly cooked meats back on the tray you used to bring them out to the grill. Think of all the marinating you'll do!

9. A two-meat Bluetooth grill thermometer.

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You could keep on guessing if your steaks are medium well or just have your phone tell you.

10. Two of the most important words someone can say to you: rib rack.

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All of the sudden you have all this space all over your grill for even more meats... which is all anyone can ask for when grilling.

And there are even more ways to make grilling better with #mikehacks.

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