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Unleash your inner chef with our curated collection of our favorite grills, top-notch kitchen gear, pantry staples, and expert cooking guides! Perfect for the aspiring home cook or live fire grilling junkie, our shop page is your one-stop destination for everything you need to elevate your culinary game. From versatile grills to essential tools, we’ve got you covered.

Table of Contents

  1. OUR FAVORITE GRILLS
  2. More of the best grills
  3. EXPERT GUIDES AND RESOURCES
  4. Everyday Kitchen Gear
    1. KNIVES
    2. Cast Iron
  5. How to care for Cast Iron
    1. BBQ Tools
    2. Fire and Fuel
  6. Put the tools to the test
  7. Small appliances
  8. ULTIMATE PANTRY ESSENTIALS
    1. OUR KETO ESSENTIALS
  9. Cookbooks
  10. TABLE SETTINGS
  11. Bar
  12. Camp Kitchen & Overlanding Gear

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OUR FAVORITE GRILLS

Grills: A collection of the best grills with a focus on versatility and durability. Read more in our review of the best grills to buy in 2023.

A black bbq grill on a white background.Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-InchCheck Price On Amazon →Bbq pit bbq pit bbq pit bbq pit bbq pit bbq pit.Pit Barrel Cooker Classic Package – 18.5 Inch Drum SmokerCheck Price On Amazon →A red bbq grill on a white background.Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18-inch Charcoal GrillCheck Price On Amazon →A charcoal grill with a black and brown color.Traeger Grills Pro Series 34 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and SmokerCheck Price On Amazon →Masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt masterbuilt.Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker, 30"Check Price On Amazon →Masterchef gravity series bbq grill.Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 Digital Charcoal Grill Check Price On Amazon →

More of the best grills

Where the above grills are the best all-around grills for every cook, these are our favorite grills for those looking for something specific.

A stainless steel grill with three burners.Bull Outdoor Liquid Propane Outlaw Grill on CartCheck Price On Amazon →A blackstone bbq grill on a white background.Blackstone Stainless Steel Propane Portable, Flat Griddle GrillCheck Price On Amazon →A black & decker bbq grill with steaks and a bag of spices.Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker, 7-in-1 Master GrillCheck Price On Amazon →An outdoor fire pit with a metal stand.Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit | 22 Inches Check Price On Amazon →A barbecue grill with meat on it.KUDU 2 GrillCheck Price On Amazon →A bbq grill with hotdogs and sausages on it.Cuisinart Outdoor 360° GriddleCheck Price On Amazon →

EXPERT GUIDES AND RESOURCES

A RANGE OF IN-DEPTH GUIDES AND RESOURCES TO ELEVATE YOUR Grilling TECHNIQUES.

A grilled t-bone steak is being cooked on a grill.How to Grill a Steak on a Gas GrillA smoky black BBQ grill with flames on it.How to Use a Charcoal GrillTwo grilled steaks are cooking on an outdoor grill.How to Clean a GrillA tray full of smoking wood on a grill.How to Smoke on a Gas Grill

Everyday Kitchen Gear

Featuring everything from chef’s knives to spatulas, these are the tools our chefs can’t live without.

KNIVES

For any meat nerd, a chef’s knife, paring knife, and fillet knife are essential tools. A boning knife and a good set of sheers are a huge help as well.

A knife with a black handle on a white surface.WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Chef's KnifeCheck Price on Amazon →A knife with a black handle on a white surface.WÜSTHOF Classic 5" Boning Knife, BlackCheck Price on Amazon →A knife with a black handle on a white background.Wüsthof Classic IKON 7" Fillet Knife, BlackCheck Price on Amazon →A knife with a black handle on a white surface.WÜSTHOF Classic IKON 3.5" Paring KnifeCheck Price on Amazon →A pair of scissors on a white background.13" Poultry Shears Curved S/S Blades Wusthof Check Price on Amazon →A kitchen knife with a black handle on a white surface.WÜSTHOF Classic Bread KnifeCheck Price on Amazon →

Cast Iron

Cast iron is our go-to cookware of choice. It’s durable, naturally non-stick, and holds even heat. Plus, we can move it from the campfire to the stove without issue. We use a variety of cast iron in the meat labs, whether the inexpensive Lodge or the pricy Le Creuset, both brands get the job done and if cared for, will be passed on to future generations.

A cast iron skillet with a red spatula.Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25"Buy on Amazon →Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet, 11.75"Buy on Amazon →A black cast iron skillet with a handle.Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Iron Cover, Pre-Seasoned, 9-QuartBuy on Amazon →A red le creuset oven on a white background.Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Braiser, 5 qt.Buy on Amazon →A black grill pan on a white background.Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, 20"x 10.44"Buy on Amazon →A red le creuset pot on a white background.Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 9 qt.Buy on Amazon →

How to care for Cast Iron

Care for your cast iron, and it will last for generations.

How to Season Cast IronHow to Clean Cast Iron

BBQ Tools

We use a lot of tools when we’re cooking, but these are our tried, tested, and true go-to recommended essentials for grilling.

A red digital thermometer on a white background.Thermapen® ONEBuy on Thermoworks →A red digital thermometer with several probes attached to it.Thermapen SignalsBuy on Thermoworks →A pair of tongs on a white background.Long Griling TongsBuy on Amazon →A metal grid on a white background.Wire RacksBuy on Amazon →Two rectangular baking pans on a white background.Baking sheetsBuy on Amazon →A person is holding a piece of paper with a piece of meat on it.Pink Butcher PaperBuy on Amazon →A pair of black leather gloves on a white background.Barebones Leather GlovesBuy on Amazon →A stainless steel spatula on a white background.Grilling SpatulaBuy on Amazon →Two orange and yellow bottles with lids on a white background.Squeeze bottlesBuy on Amazon →A pair of black spatulas on a white background.Meat ClawsBuy on Amazon →Ecocraft interleaved kraft paper.Dry Wax Deli PaperBuy on Amazon →A stainless steel spatula on a white background.Fish SpatulaBuy on Amazon →

Fire and Fuel

We skip the lighter fluid and only use real wood fuel and firestarters for the best flavor.

Charcoal Chimney StarterCheck Price on Amazon →Wood Wool Fire StartersCheck Price on Amazon →Smoker BoxCheck Price on Amazon →LighterCheck Price on Amazon →Western Wood ChunksCheck Price on Amazon →Western Wood ChipsCheck Price on Amazon →Jack Daniel's Wood ChipsCheck Price on Amazon →Jack Daniels PelletsCheck Price on Amazon →Cowboy Lump Charcoal Check price on Amazon →Cowboy Charcoal BriquestsCheck Price on Amazon →

Put the tools to the test

Review

Best Places to Buy Meat Online: 2024

Discover the top online stores for buying high-quality beef, pork, chicken, and more meat delivered right to your door in 2024. We review the freshest options with the best prices and service.

How To

Beginners Guide: How to Use a Charcoal Grill

Master the art of grilling with charcoal! Our comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions and pro tips on how to use a charcoal grill for deliciously smoky & flavorful results. 🔥🍗

How To

How to Smoke with Wood Chips

Unlock robust flavors in your meats! Explore the art of smoking with wood chips for a backyard BBQ that’s simply unbeatable.

Small appliances

These are our favorite small appliances we use regularly in the GirlCarnivore Meat Labs when we’re not cooking over the fire.

A food processor with a smartphone next to it.Anova Precision Cooker 3.0Buy on Amazon →A plastic container with a black handle on it.Sous Vide Basket Buy on Amazon →A box with a black mesh and a box with the word sinner on it.Sous Vide Sinker Weight Buy on Amazon →A food vacuum sealer with lemon slices on it.FoodSaver Vacuum SealerBuy on Amazon →A hamilton beach slow cooker with vegetables and meat.Hamilton Beach Slow CookerBuy on Amazon →A toaster oven with three racks.Cuisinart Air FryerBuy on Amazon →

ULTIMATE PANTRY ESSENTIALS

Our go to spices, salt and pepper

Pk pork rub on a white background.Christie Vanover – Pork RubBuy on Amazon →A jar of ck chicken rub on a white background.Christie Vanover – Chicken RubBuy on Amazon →A jar of om cocoa powder on a white background.Girl Carnivore – Ooomami Spice BlendBuy on Amazon →A jar of cee over fast seasoning on a white background.Girl Carnivore – Over Easy: Egg & Everything SeasoningBuy on Amazon →Maldon sea salt flakes.Maldon Salt, Sea Salt FlakesBuy on Amazon →A pouch of black pepper with a spoon.Coarse Black Pepper Butcher's Cut 12 Mesh Black PepperBuy on Amazon →

OUR KETO ESSENTIALS

We have a limited ingredient Diet that is strictly Keto. These are the brands we keep in stock at the Girl Carnivore Meat Labs, which we trust, and love to cook with. Read the ingredients to make sure they are compliant with your dietary needs. Check Costco, as some of these brands can be found cheaper there.

Worcestershire Sauce, 5 Fl Oz 365 BrandBuy on Amazon →Grillo's Pickles Thick Cut Dill Pickle ChipsBuy on Amazon →Chosen Foods Classic Organic MayonnaiseBuy on Amazon →Sir Kensington's MustardBuy on Amazon →Fresh Gourmet Crispy OnionsBuy on Amazon →Primal Kitchen Buffalo SauceBuy on Amazon →

Cookbooks

When we want to get to the bones of things, we head back to our favorite collection of cookbooks.

The ultimate companion meat cover art.The Ultimate Companion to MeatBuy on Amazon →The cover of cook's meat illustrated.Cook's Meat BookCheck Price on Amazon →Meat a kitchen education by james peterson.Meat: A Kitchen EducationBuy on Amazon →The river cottage meat book.The River Cottage Meat BookCheck Price on Amazon →The cover of the book, the best meat you'll ever eat.Meat: Everything You Need to KnowCheck Price on Amazon →Whole beast butcher, the complete visual guide to preparing the perfect cut of meat.Whole Beast ButcheryCheck Price on Amazon →

TABLE SETTINGS

Our style ranges from formal to boho for place settings. Sitting down and breaking bread together is in our DNA. Current Summer Style:

A round jute rug on a white background.Farmhouse Jute Braided PlacematBuy on Amazon → Rustic Wooden Napkin RingsBuy on Amazon →Linen NapkinsBuy on Amazon →A silver plate on a white background.Galvanized Finish Distressed Metal Charger Buy on Amazon →A table setting with a knife, fork and spoon.Table Runner 26×176 inchesBuy on Amazon →Two black bowls with gold rims on a white background.Barebones Enamel BowlsBuy on Amazon →

Bar

What an award-winning cocktail artist uses in their own bar (aka me, what I use).

Buy on Amazon →

Camp Kitchen & Overlanding Gear

Roughing it doesn’t exactly mean we skimp on big flavor or quality sleep. Pro tip: if looking into a rooftop tent, take more than just the size of the tent into consideration. Make sure your car’s engine is up for the task.

Coleman CoolerBuy on Amazon →iKamper Rooftop TentBuy on Ikamper →Breeo Outpost Grill 24 | Campfire GrateBuy on Amazon →Folding ChairsBuy on Amazon →Folding table Buy on Amazon →Coleman Camp StoveBuy on Amazon →