Home-Complete Grilling Tools Review

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This review is my own opinion. I have not been compensated by the manufacturer, nor did we receive the product for free.

With barbecue season in full swing, we have been grilling up a storm since purchasing our new grill. Of course needed tools to maintain our grill to keep it in the best working condition possible. We searched and searched on Amazon and decided on this set.

Home-Complete BBQ Grill Tool Set- 16 Piece Stainless Steel Barbecue Grilling Accessories with Aluminum Case, Spatula, Tongs, Skewers

This set includes a spatula, tongs, 2 kebab skewers, 8 corn cob holders, silicone head brush, and scrubbing brush with replacement head. We’ve used everything except the skewers and corn cob holders so far.

They are heat safe, dishwasher safe, and have long handles to keep your hands away from unexpected flare ups. Their non-stick stainless steel construction gives them an elevated utilitarian look.

I immediately loved the sleek look of the aluminum case. Keeping all the tools in one place was important for me, since I don’t want to spend time having to look for what I need once I get home from work and need to get dinner on the table.

The tools feel heavy and hearty in your hands. The tongs and spatula have held up to the heaviest ribs I’ve put against them so far. The silicon brush is perfect for brushing on sauces!

All the pieces have been very easy to clean. I was nervous at first and kept hand washing them. But I finally bit the bullet and washed them in the dishwasher the last time I used them, and they came out just fine!

I have only one complaint. The scrubber brush to scrape off the burnt on bits of your grill lost bristles the very first time I used it, and it looses great big chunks off of it every time I use it. The set does include the extra replacement head, but I have a feeling I am going to need to buy lots of replacement heads in the future.

The set currently sits at 4.3 stars out of 5 on Amazon with over 1,000 reviews (as of 7/29/19). It seems like most of the lower reviews agree that the scrubber brush is garbage, while the rest of the tools are worth the price. Many suggest it would be a great gift for Father’s Day!

To summarize, the case keeps these great tools organized, but be prepared to purchase a different scrubber – unless of course you like bristles in your burgers!

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July 8, 2019

Barbecue Pork Chops

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Summer is in full swing, and barbecues are being pulled out every day by families all over the country.

If you don’t feel like the classics like ribs, burgers, or chicken, you can always grill up these juicy pork chops! They’re healthier than beef, not to mention a whole lot cheaper, but heartier than chicken.

We use mesquite barbecue sauce for ours, but you could slather yours in whatever you’d like!

Grilled Mesquite Pork Chops

Barbecue, Comfort, Comfort Foods, Dinner, Meals for a Crowd, Meat, Pork, Spicy

Grilled Mesquite Pork Chops

Ingredients

1 package of bone in pork chops
1 TBS onion powder
1 TBS black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp curry powder
1 bottle mesquite barbecue sauce

Instructions

Place pork chops on a baking sheet to prepare.
In a medium bowl, combine onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and curry powder.
Sprinkle half of the seasonings over the pork chops. Flip and repeat on the other side. Rub seasonings in to adhere to meat.
Heat grill to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place chops on grill for 5 minutes, then lower heat to 425 degrees. Cook for 10 minutes.
Flip pork chops and spread sauce on up side. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip again, covering the other side with sauce.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes before flipping and covering in sauce again.
Remove from grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Pair these with a salad and maybe a side of corn or potatoes for the ultimate summer meal!

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June 24, 2019June 24, 2019

Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Corn during the summer is a great go to when you’re grilling! Its cheap and easy – exactly what you need when you’re taking the time to grill up some amazing ribs (like these ones.)

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Barbecue, Comfort, Comfort Foods, Dinner, Meals for a Crowd, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

Whole corn cobs
Tinfoil
Butter and salt to taste

Instructions

Husk corn cobs and cut in half.
Preheat barbecue to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wrap corn halves individually in a single layer of tinfoil, shiny side in.
Place wrapped corn on grill. Cook for 10 minutes, then roll to another side.
Cook for an additional 10 minutes and roll again. Cook for the last ten minutes and remove from grill.
Allow corn to cool to handling temperature. Unwrap, and add butter and salt to taste.

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

Hickory Barbecue Ribs

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We’ve been grilling up a storm this summer! I made these ribs most recently to enter an online contest…fingers crossed! Even if I don’t win, though, my wife says these are the best ribs I’ve made yet – maybe even the best she’s ever had!

She took some to work and they stayed tender even after microwaving, and the flavor is so savory with just the right amount of heat. This is definitely one we’ll be making for years to come!

You’ll need to find a great hickory barbecue sauce. We typically use Kraft. Its usually one of the cheaper options, but the flavor is great! Below is a link for a variety pack of their most popular flavors. We love love love their Hickory and Mesquite!

Hickory Barbecue Ribs

Barbecue, Comfort Foods, Dinner, Meals for a Crowd, Meat, Summer, Uncategorized

Hickory Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

1 rack of ribs
2 tsp creole seasoning
1 TBS Kamado Joe Warm Spice
1 TBS onion powder
1 TBS garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
Dean Jacobs Spicy Garlic & Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning to taste
35 oz Hickory Barbecue Sauce

Instructions

Preheat grill to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
If frozen before, make sure ribs are completely thawed. Place rack of ribs onto baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine spices. Rub half of spice mixture onto one side of ribs. Flip, and rub remaining spices onto other side.
Place meat on preheated grill. Cook on first side for 25 minutes. Flip the ribs and coat upside with barbecue sauce. Grill for an additional 20 minutes and flip again, coating new side with sauce. Flip and coat again after another 10 minutes, and then again after 5 minutes, removing from grill after the fourth coat of sauce. (Total grill time – 1 hour. 4 coats of barbecue sauce)
Allow ribs to rest for at least 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

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June 7, 2019

White Meat Burgers

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Grilling is one of my favorite things – being out in the open air with the smell of food wafting around you while your family hangs out in the shade nearby (I live with a couple of vampires). There are not many things better.

What is not great is when you have to pay high hamburger prices to make up delicious juicy burgers – not to mention red meat is not exactly the best for you. Our family usually doesn’t buy hamburger, and have actually lost a lot of our taste for it. (Don’t get me wrong, we still love a good burger!) So when I grill, I mix it up by grinding our own burger and making it out of a combination of pork and chicken.

These burgers come with all the hearty, juicy flavor you expect from a burger without making you feel heavy. Not to mention its much easier on the wallet.

We recently made this for a family party and everyone loved them! Even though they are half pound burgers(!), almost everyone had a second one.

We grind our own meat, but you can always get ground meat from the grocery store. We do highly recommend grinding your own meat. You can save a lot of money and the grind is always fresh!

White Meat Burgers

Barbecue, Chicken, Comfort Foods, Dinner, Meals for a Crowd, Meat, Non-Traditional, Pork, Summer

White Meat Burgers

Ingredients

4 pounds ground pork
2 pounds ground chicken dark meat
1/2 pound ground chicken skin
1/2 cup onion powder
1/4 cup garlic powder
Salt to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine pork, chicken, and skin with your hands, blending well.
Add seasonings and mix with hands.
Using a burger press or your hand measure out desired size patties and make them as round as possible. This recipe yields 13 half pounders or 26 quarter pounders.
Using your thumb, lightly depress center of eat patty.
Allow patties to rest in the fridge from one hour to overnight.
Heat grill to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grill patties until cooked through. Cooking times will vary by grill – ours took 6 minutes on each side. Check temperature to determine when they are done. The USDA recommends meat to be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove from grill. Allow patties to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Top with your favorite burger toppings!

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Grilled Chicken

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Growing up, my dad barbecued rain or shine, winter or summer. Its one of my favorite ways to cook, and since he moved away I haven’t had much of a chance to.

That was until this week when I finally had saved up enough to get my very own grill! (Review of that grill coming soon!) The stars aligned and we got chicken quarters for $0.25 a pound!! So I cooked them up on by new grill and instantly felt closer to my dad.

You can use your favorite BBQ sauce! We personally love Kraft’s sauces, especially Hickory and Mesquite. This time we used Hickory.

Grilled Chicken

Barbecue, Chicken, Comfort Foods, Dinner, Meals for a Crowd, Meat, Sauce, Summer

Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

10 lbs chicken leg quarters, seperated
2 TBS garlic powder
2 TBS onion powder
1 TBS black pepper
1 TBS yellow curry
1 tsp sea salt
35 oz BBQ sauce (it takes us 2 bottles of our favorite)

Instructions

Heat up your barbecue grill to 400 – 425 degrees Fahrenheit, or medium power if your grill doesn’t have a temperature gauge.
While the grill is warming up, mix spices in a medium bowl. Liberally sprinkle spice mixture onto each piece of chicken, covering both sides.
Place chicken on grill for 35 minutes for thighs, 30 minutes for drumsticks.
Put barbecue sauce in a medium bowl. Using a grilling brush, coat the top of the chicken with barbecue sauce. Cook for an additional 10 minutes for the thighs and an additional 5 minutes for the drumsticks.
Flip the pieces and coat with sauce a second time. Cook for another 5 minutes, flip and coat one more time. Chicken is done when the largest pieces reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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