Accessories & Gifts
Thermometers, gloves, butcher paper, tools and gift guides for the person who lives at the smoker.
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.
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.
Best BBQ Gloves (2026)
The best BBQ gloves for pulling pork, moving hot grates and handling charcoal, sorted by material and job.
Best Brisket Slicing Knives (2026)
The best knives for slicing brisket, from long-time pitmaster favorites to budget slicers and an electric option.
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.
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.
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.
Best Meat Injectors (2026)
The best meat injectors for brisket, pork butt and turkey, picked for sturdy builds, the right needles and easy cleanup.
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.
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.
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.
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Review (2026)
Our ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE review: who this fast instant-read thermometer suits, what owners like, complaints and cheaper alternatives.
