The painful chill and indoor trappings of a historically bitter winter have finally subsided in favor of newly-springing wild flowers, sun dresses, and most importantly, GRILLING! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, grilling season is upon us again. Mesquite smoke, charcoal briquettes, BBQ sauce, steak, chicken… oh man… we’re salivating. So wheel the ol’ girl out of the shed, get the propane filled, scrape off last year’s grime, and let’s hit the grocery store.
Classic Barbecue Ingredients
To each his own when it comes to barbecue favorites. Some people prefer steak, while others like a nice piece of chicken. We may like our meat plain with just a little bit of salt and pepper, you may like teriyaki or lemon pepper. Whichever you prefer, check out the list below for some great grillin’ options for your summer BBQ.
Meats
• Steak – whether T-bone, filet, sirloin or tips, steak is always a great grilling item
• Chicken – tenders, breasts, drumsticks—whatever you choose, chicken is grill item #1
• Pork – pork chops on the grill are a great alternative to steak and chicken
• Ribs – grab a rack or two from the local grocery store and slather on the BBQ sauce and spices
• Fish – grilled salmon or swordfish are awesome and healthy grilling options
Sauces
• BBQ – your grill’s best friend – we don’t call them ‘barbecues’ for nothing, you know
• Teriyaki – this sticky signature sauce is a true summertime meat and veggie staple
• Lemon Pepper – this classic sauce is great for chicken or fish – a little zing and a little spice
• Italian Dressing – this versatile sauce is great for marinating or brushing on anything you grill
Tools
Any griller worth his salt has a bag of grill tools that he won’t cook without. A spatula, a grill fork, a pair of tongs, a scraper, a towel, and a wire-bristled brush are absolute essentials when it comes to the art of grilling. There is one tool, though, that trumps the rest: the apron.
Customized Aprons from Spreadshirt
It is ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE that each and every grill man or grill woman owns a custom apron. Not only do they protect your clothing from the deliciously greasy and salty juices that pop off of your favorite grilled foods, there’s a pocket in front to hold all of the tools we listed earlier! That’s a win-win! Oh, and don’t forget about how unbelievably cool you’re gonna look in your new “Grill Daddy” or “Grill Queen” custom apron.
Check out Spreadshirt ‘s huge collection of grilling designs and choose from any of our five apron colors to create the griller’s greatest companion: the custom apron.
