Accessories & Consumables

The best BBQ rubs and seasonings for 2026 — 13 real picks ranked by protein and flavor profile, plus rubs vs. seasonings, the sugar-and-burning question, and MSG/gluten notes.

The best grill covers for 2026 — 11 real, independently-verified picks for gas, pellet, kettle, kamado and offset-smoker grills, plus exactly how to measure your grill so the fit is right the first time.

The best wood chips and chunks for smoking in 2026 — 12 real hardwood picks ranked by flavor and format, plus chips vs chunks vs pellets, the soaking debate, and a wood-to-meat pairing guide.

The best instant-read meat thermometers for 2026 — 12 fast, accurate probes ranked from premium to budget, with a plain guide to read speed, waterproofing, calibration and the safe temperatures that actually matter.

The best wireless meat thermometers for 2026 — 12 leave-in probes, hubs and instant-reads ranked for accuracy, range and value, with a safe-temperature guide and honest pros and cons.

The best wood pellets for smoking in 2026 — 13 hardwood pellets ranked by flavor, honesty and value, plus the “100% hardwood” labeling trick to watch for and a wood-to-meat pairing guide.