It’s that time of year where the best cooking happens in the great outdoors.

Well, when it’s not storming, of course.

Shelves, both physical and virtual, are filled with all you need for a successful season.

An array of grilling tools and accessories set against a colorful background.

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or aficionado.

Some of the items make great gifts, too.

Prices are current at the time of publication but are subject to change.

a two pack of bic lighters

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The brush can be used on hot or cold grills.

you’re able to also order online at a higher price.

The holes allow for nice charring on vegetables or whatever you dish up.

oxo coiled grill brush

Photo: The Cook’s Warehouse

If you take care of it properly, it should last decades.

They’re also machine washable making it easy to quickly wash away any meat drippings or char.

There’s also a hidden bottle opener making it easy to crack open a libation while you cook.

made in carbon steel frying pan on a white background

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A retractable hook can lift up grill grates and help really scrape off gunk.

The temperature-controlled foam helps change the texture of the surface depending on what you better clean.

These grilling lights will solve that problem, and they require no installation.

a pair of grilling gloves

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The strong magnetic gooseneck lights are easy to adjust to the angle you need.

A two-pack for $15.99 is a great deal on Amazon.

There are times when you want a different variety (cherrywood, mesquite, etc.)

oxo tongs and flipper for grilling

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It goes well with everything from chicken to veggies.

This two-pack of Cuisinart trays comes in red for raw meat and black for serving.

The nesting trays are dishwasher safe making for super simple cleanup.

scrub daddy grill brush on white background

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You’ll find it for just $1.99 at TJ’s.

Or, if you don’t have a location near you, order via Amazon.

Cedar planks are a great way to do that.

heinz grill pack

Photo: Costco

Just confirm to soak those boards so they don’t go up in flames.

This rip-proof, fade-resistant universal cover fits most grills measuring 58 inches or less.

For under $20 on Amazon, it’s a worthy investment.

a grill light set from amazon

Photo: Amazon

For a fancy pick, choose their prime steak seasoning with black garlic and truffle.

You’ll want these bottles for all of your summer cooking needs.

It also comes with two smaller trays with lids that allow you to keep raw and cooked foods separate.

a bag of grill pellets from costco

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All are dishwasher-safe and made from BPA-free plastic.

The kit further includes six stainless steel skewers.

Grillo’s Pickles

What’s a burger without pickles?

meater 2 plus

Photo: Courtesy of MEATER

Grillo’s is also starting to debut its new easier-to-open packaging that should hit Costco soon as well.

Get the container for $5.99 at the warehouse, or order online at a higher delivery price.

Bachan’s original Japanese barbecue sauce

Costco

a set of grill trays

Photo: Amazon

Blackstone griddle kit including spatulas and flippers.

Photo: Amazon

trader joe’s dill pickle mustard

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Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce

Photo: Sam’s Club

a spice set from spiceology

Photo: Amazon

grill basket on white background

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a set of cedar planks

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a set of tools to make smashburgers

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a basting brush

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a black grill cover

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a bottle of kinders steak seasoning

Photo: Sam’s Club

graza sizzle drizzle

Photo: Graza

OXO SoftWorks Grilling Prep & Carry System from Costco

Photo: Costco

Grillo’s Pickles Dill Chips from Costco

Photo: Costco