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Thermometers, gloves, butcher paper, tools and gift guides for the person who lives at the smoker.

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Best BBQ Cookbooks (2026)

The best barbecue and smoking cookbooks, from Aaron Franklin's brisket bible to beginner-friendly guides and the science of smoke.

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Best BBQ Gifts Under $50 (2026)

Useful BBQ and smoking gifts that cost less than $50, from a pellet tube smoker to a brisket knife and a pitmaster's cookbook.

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Best BBQ Gloves (2026)

The best BBQ gloves for pulling pork, moving hot grates and handling charcoal, sorted by material and job.

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Best Brisket Slicing Knives (2026)

The best knives for slicing brisket, from long-time pitmaster favorites to budget slicers and an electric option.

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Best Butcher Paper for Smoking (2026)

The best pink butcher paper for wrapping brisket and ribs, chosen for food-safe unwaxed paper, wet strength and the right roll width.

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Best Gifts for BBQ Lovers (2026 Holiday Guide)

Gifts the smoker in your life will actually use, from a $20 wood sampler to a pellet grill, sorted by budget.

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Best Grill and Smoker Covers (2026)

The best covers for gas grills, pellet grills and electric smokers, chosen for weather protection, fit and how long they last.

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Best Meat Injectors (2026)

The best meat injectors for brisket, pork butt and turkey, picked for sturdy builds, the right needles and easy cleanup.

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Best Meat Thermometers for Smoking (2026)

The best instant-read, wireless and multi-probe thermometers for smoking meat, picked for accuracy, range and ease of use.

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Best Smoker Accessories (2026)

The smoker accessories worth buying first, from a leave-in thermometer and chimney starter to butcher paper, gloves and a slicing knife.

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Foil vs. Butcher Paper: Which Wrap Is Better for Smoking?

Foil is faster and juicier; butcher paper keeps better bark. Here's how each wrap works, when to use it and what kind of paper to buy.

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ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Review (2026)

Our ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE review: who this fast instant-read thermometer suits, what owners like, complaints and cheaper alternatives.