Learn more about the tools I use
About ChicNPig BBQ
Grill
Use a wood or pellet grill where you can preferably get direct and indirect heat. I prefer a pellet grill because it easy, convenient, and consistent and you get that smoke flavor! A pellet grill is easier than a stick burning grill as the temperature is controlled by the grill.
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I use a Cookshack Fast Eddie’s PG500 pellet grill for temperature control with a direct and (2) indirect cooking areas. I have had this grill for almost 15 years, and use it year round, and I shovel a path to it in the winter!
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Others pellet grills:
Maintainence
Protection
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When not in use, keep your grill covered.
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To protect the grill and allow rain or shine (or snow) cooking year-round, I added a Saxony Grill Gazebo.
Cleaning
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Outside of keeping the grill and shelves clean, I will completely clean the the grill; grates, empty the ashes, the exterior surfaces with a grill grate cleaner and use a stainless steel cleaner on the the stainless. A magic eraser also works well on rough areas.
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I also will clean out the pellet box, auger, and smoke box occasionally.
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Seasoning your grates is also a good practice.
Tools
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A good injector (see examples). Take the time and keep them clean!
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Direct and remote digital thermometers (and yes, you need both)
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Butcher paper (for wrapping meat)
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Easy to clean grilling gloves.
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Pellets
