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Master the grill with this starter pack of sizzle essentials
This red-hot lineup will have you poking brats in no time.
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Just like that, it’s time to pull out the flip flops, venture into the backyard, and start tossing the shrimp and tofu steaks on the barbie. But, wait a minute — maybe your outdoor space direly needs an upgrade before the burger-flipping begins. Maybe your grill is rusted beyond repair and you have no clue where you packed away your grill tools.
These handy essentials from Walmart are all you need to get your grill game back on track. Each pick is a snap to set up, super budget-friendly, and backyard-ready. This roundup will get you flipping, poking, and noshing by next weekend.
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Lodge Seasoned Sportsman's Pro Cast Iron Grill
Get Your Grill On
Barbeque in the park or on the fire escape, anyone? This portable grill is ideal for city dwellers with tiny backyards, or no backyards. The rugged cast iron can handle the heat and the grill comes pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, so it’s ready to rock. Store it when it’s not in use and keep your space clutter-free.
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Weber Spirit II Propane Gas Grill
Supersize It
If you’re a wannabe pitmaster or if you cook for your family, this beast is a backyard essential. A push of the button fires it up and a whopping 529-square-inches of cooking space give you plenty of room to perfect your brisket, spicy wings, and veggies. Adjust the three separate grills to cook different foods at different temperatures and you can’t go wrong.
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Cuisinart® Premium Grilling Tool Set
Flip, Skewer, And Poke
This 10-piece grilling toolkit will make you look like you know what you’re doing, even if you don’t. These stainless tools have wooden handles to keep your fingers cool as you skewer the kebabs and poke at the rack of ribs. Even the fancy leather storage case is impressive.
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Expert Grill Non-Stick Mats
Don’t Let Your Veg Fall Through The Cracks
Put these mats right onto your grill to create a solid surface for grilling up shrimp, wings, and all your favorite finger foods. No more food drips means no messy grill to clean, no flare ups — and no singed eyebrows. When you’re finished, just toss them into the dishwasher and be done.
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Mainstays Instant Response Kitchen Thermometer
Mind Your Meats
Whether you’re grilling up rib-eyes or chicken thighs, this durable thermometer ensures your main meat course comes off the fire perfectly cooked and juicy. Its big, old-school numbers are easy to read and a throwback to the days you used to barbecue with your pops.
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COOK'N'ESCAPE Titanium Camping Cookware
Lighten Up
This outdoor cooking set is a shoe-in for both the campsite and all of your backyard sauteing, sauce-making, and simmering. The two-piece set is made of strong yet super lightweight titanium so it’s easy to tote around, and the frying pan doubles as the pot cover. Pretty slick.
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Packed Party Dot Cooler Bag
Carry On With The Bevs
Forget that clunky old cooler with the smelly insides, this softie keeps up to 24 of your favorite beverages chilled to perfection and it’s stylish, to boot. A front-zip pocket and two side pockets are handy for cozies or tiny drink umbrellas, and the removable shoulder strap makes it a breeze to carry the party inside when the bugs start bitin’.
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Packed Party "Good As Gold" Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Grill To The Beat
Blast your 80s summer playlist as you sizzle up the steaks. The sound quality of this golden speaker is impressive for the price and it sings for 10 hours on the rechargeable battery. Add the LED lights that flash to the beat and it’s an instant party.
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Mainstays 12-Piece Tritan Container Set
Save The Scraps
This BPA-free plastic storage set ensures your famous sriracha potato salad will be just as tasty on Tuesday as it was on Sunday. The six airtight containers stack nicely for less fridge clutter — and you can see what’s inside and gobble it up before it spoils.
