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    5 Wacky Tools for Grilling

    By | Shine Food – Fri, May 17, 2013 11:51 AM EDT

    Have fun grilling with these cool gadgets.5 unusual gadgets that you may have never dreamed you needed, but once you try 'em out you may never want to grill without 'em!

    1. The first step to any flavorful festivity is applying the right seasonings, and with our first find you can smear your seasoning directly onto the grill. The Mr. Bar-B-Q Onion Seasoning Grill Brush ($13) has little teeth that sink into an onion to hold it steady as you rub it all over the grates. And it's a two-for-one deal: this seasoning brush both flavors and cleans the grill!

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    2. Depending on what you're celebrating, throw your ground meat into the Mr. Bar-B-Q U.S.A Burger Press ($10.30) to form a patty in the shape of the USA! Even after grilling, the burger keeps its shape. Patriotic patties are perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any time you're feeling especially fun and festive.

    3. In order to perfectly flip your burgers, enlist some help with the Mr. Bar-B-Q Spong ($14). The Spong combines two very essential grilling tools: spatula and tongs. It can used to easily flip and move around whatever you decide to grill. It flipped burgers seamlessly while also picking up corn and peppers.

    4. If you're grilling something larger, like a massive piece of fish or a pizza, you'll need a much larger spatula to move it around. That's when the Mr. Bar-B-Q Stainless Steel Oversized Spatula ($18.57) will come in handy. Dubbed "The Big Kahuna of Spatulas," this massive tool can take on four burgers at once.

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    5. Last but certainly not least: Spring and summer are the seasons for seafood. When the whole family comes over for a clambake, use the BBQ Oyster Grill ($35) to grill oysters on the half shell. This rack holds oysters or clams upright no matter what the size or shape of their shell , which helps prevent them from spilling their precious juices. We grilled some Bluepoints on it and were very pleased with how much liquid remained inside the shell creating a deliciously, juicy treat. The BBQ Oyster Grill is also a pretty versatile buy -- you can use it to grill veggies like corn on the cob or peppers, or even sausages or prawns.

    - By Yael Cypers

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