Accessories & Consumables

Replacement grill grates are sold by fit, not by “best.” Weber and its aftermarket suppliers key every grate to a specific grill family, cookbox width and often a model year — order by generic “best grates” rankings alone and there’s a real chance the part you buy simply won’t sit in your grill. We’re a […]

A grill basket solves a problem every backyard cook runs into eventually: grates are built for steaks and chicken thighs, not sliced peppers, shrimp or a handful of fries. Without one, small or delicate food either falls through the bars or sticks and tears when you try to flip it. A good basket contains everything, […]

The best charcoal for grilling in 2026 — 10 real, independently-verified lump and briquette picks for budget, premium, kamado and long-burn use, plus what actually matters when you’re choosing a bag.

The best meat injectors for 2026 — 8 research-led picks for turkey, brisket and other large cuts, plus the food-safety rules that matter when you inject: cleaning between uses, why injecting doesn’t change the safe cooking temperature, and safe handling before the meat hits the smoker.

Our research-led picks of the best smoker boxes for 2026 — 10 verified rectangular, V-shaped, stainless and cast-iron smoker boxes for turning any gas or charcoal grill into a smoker, with honest buying guidance and price bands, not stale prices.

The best charcoal chimney starters for 2026 — 10 research-led picks across compact, standard and jumbo capacities, how a chimney actually works, and the fire-safety basics that matter with any tool built to hold burning coals.

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.