The BBQ Hawks Gear Guide
Our curated collection of BBQ and grilling gadgets, books, grills, and rubs — products tested and loved by us. We may earn a small commission if you purchase through our links.
Gadgets
Meater Plus Smart Thermometer
100% wireless meat thermometer with dual sensors. Guided Cook System and WiFi range via MEATER Link.
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Prep & Slice Cutting Board
The best BBQ cutting board we’ve ever tested. Generous size, juice grooves, and built for serious BBQ prep.
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Chop’s Power Meat Injector System
Inject marinades deep into brisket, pulled pork, and more. Includes half-gallon reservoir and 14-gauge needles.
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Wood Smoke Infuser
Add smoky flavor to cocktails and food instantly. 14-piece kit with multiple wood chip flavors and a 1-year warranty.
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Grillaholics Smoker Box
Heavy-duty stainless steel box turns any grill into a smoker. Hinged lid, large capacity, no electric smoker required.
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Jack Daniels Smoking Chips
Authentic Jack Daniel’s barrel oak chips. Adds a rich, whiskey-kissed smokiness to ribs, brisket, and chicken.
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Post Oak BBQ Smoking Chips
Western Premium post oak chips — the classic Texas smoke wood. 100% natural, kiln-dried, made in the USA.
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Grillart Grill Brush 3 in 1
Three cleaning surfaces in one brush. Tackles charred-on residue from grates of all types safely and effectively.
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Weber Grill Grate Cleaner
Keep your grates pristine. Weber’s trusted formula cuts through grease fast — a grill day essential.
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25 Piece Grill Accessory Kit
Everything you need in one aluminum case — tongs, spatula, thermometer, skewers and more. An ideal gift for any griller.
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Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Beverage Maker
Make restaurant-quality frozen drinks at home. Perfect backyard companion for summer cookouts.
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3-Tier Bar Glass Rimmer
Durable food-safe ABS plastic rimmer with shifting compartments. Perfect for salted rims on cocktails and margaritas.
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Thermapen One Instant-Read Thermometer
The gold standard of meat thermometers. One-second reads, backlit display, auto-rotating screen. The one we use every single cook.
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Vortex Indirect Heat Accessory
Turns your kettle grill into a convection oven. Perfect for wings, hot dogs, and anything that needs even indirect heat.
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Franklin Smoke: Wood. Fire. Food.
Aaron Franklin’s definitive guide to wood-fired cooking. Required reading for any serious pitmaster.
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BBQ 25 by Adam Perry Lang
25 essential BBQ recipes from one of the world’s best pitmasters. Focused, practical, and full of flavor.
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Weber’s Greatest Hits
125 classic recipes for every grill. A must-have reference from one of BBQ’s most trusted names.
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Serious Barbecue
Adam Perry Lang’s guide to mastering American BBQ — from fundamentals to full recipes for pork, beef, chicken, and more.
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Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ Book
Chris Lilly’s recipes and secrets from a legendary BBQ joint. The source of our Pork Tenderloin Pinwheels and go-to competition technique bible.
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Weber’s Big Book of Grilling
Over 350 recipes from starters to desserts. The inspiration behind our Zesty Grilled Shrimp and a trusted reference for 20+ years.
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Weber Performer Deluxe
22″ kettle with Touch-N-Go ignition, built-in thermometer, and 363 sq in cooking area. Our all-time classic backyard grill.
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GrillGrates
Our favorite grill upgrade of all time. Amplify heat, eliminate flare-ups, and get restaurant-quality sear marks on any grill.
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Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle
Our go-to for Okie Onion Burgers. Flat griddle side for smash burgers, ribbed side for sear marks — works on any heat source.
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Salt Lick Dry Rub
The legendary rub from Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood, TX. A Texas classic that belongs on every pitmaster’s shelf.
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Kosmos Q Clean Eating Rubs
Competition-grade rubs made with clean ingredients. Big flavor without the junk — great on ribs, chicken, and more.
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Dizzy Pig Dizzy Dust
Our OG all-purpose rub referenced in more BBQ Hawks recipes than any other. Outstanding on pulled pork, lamb, and poppers.
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