5 Cheap Grilling Gifts Dad Will Love This Father’s Day (They’re All $30 or Less)

5 Cheap Grilling Gifts Dad Will Love This Father’s Day (They’re All $30 or Less)
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Sliced Texas-style brisket on a chopping board

If the dads you’re shopping for also enjoy grilling, then consider getting them some cool accessories they can use to make smash burgers, “perfect” brisket, and easily shred pulled pork. I’ve found five grilling tools — all under $30 — that are so well-loved, shoppers are buying them by the thousands.   

Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer at Amazon

Even the most experienced grillers rely on a good thermometer. For one that’s both affordable and well-loved by shoppers, pick up the Alpha Grillers Digital Meat Thermometer. It can read temperatures from 1° to 300°F in 3 seconds or less, so dad instantly knows the exact temperature of his famous brisket.

This digital meat thermometer is beloved by reviewers on Amazon, with more than 62,500 five-star ratings. Not to mention, shoppers have bought a whopping 60,000 (!) of them in the past month alone — and it’s currently on sale. Grilling season truly is upon us.

Buy: Alpha Grillers Digital Meat Thermometer, $15.98 (on sale!) at Amazon

Lodge 12-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet at Amazon

This versatile skillet is a smart (and affordable!) investment for dad, considering he’ll be able to use it on the stove, in the oven, and on the grill. It’ll unlock many grilling possibilities, like sautéing vegetables, making gravy, scrambling eggs, cooking burgers, baking biscuits, and so much more.

The 12-inch skillet comes pre-seasoned, so he could use it the minute after he opens it (if he wants). Plus, it has more than 13,100 five-star ratings on Amazon. Better yet, this cast-iron skillet is on sale for just $24.90 right now.

Buy: Lodge 12-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet, $24.90 (on sale!) at Amazon

Shizzo Grill Basket at Amazon

This Shizzo Grill Basket is a no-brainer for delicate proteins like shrimp and salmon and finely chopped (or sliced) vegetables that slip through the grates more often than any of us want to see. It also makes quick work of flipping multiple burgers or steaks at once.

This stainless steel basket is dishwasher-safe, and it comes with a basting brush, a set of stainless steel skewers, and a pouch to store it in. Beyond the grill, bring it along on camping trips to roast meats, toast buns, and more over an open fire.

Buy: Shizzo Grill Basket, $29.99 at Amazon

Alpha Grillers Meat Shredder Claws at Amazon

If pulled pork or chicken is often on the menu, then dad might want a pair of Alpha Grillers’ Meat Shredder Claws for himself. Sure, they look cool, but the way they seamlessly shred up his favorite barbecued meats is what will really grab his attention. (It’s so much simpler than those too-small forks he currently relies on to do the job.

The nylon and stainless steel claws are dishwasher-safe, so cleanup will be a breeze. Plus, they’re currently on major sale (more than 40% off). Snag them for just $10 while you can.

Buy: Alpha Grillers Meat Shredder Claws, $9.98 (on sale!) at Amazon

Cuisinart Cast-Iron Smashed Burger Press at Amazon

Dad could stick to making quarter pounders at home, and they would be delicious. Or he could use this cast-iron burger press and get into the smash burger game, like his favorite fast-food joint. The press is 6.5 inches in diameter (or a tad longer than a bratwurst bun), and it weighs a pound, so it’s heavy enough to give the patties those characteristic crisp, slightly charred edges.

Unsurprisingly, this best-selling tool has more than 14,200 five-star reviews. Not to mention, 10,000 of them have been bought by shoppers in the past month! Oh, and even better? It’s only $21.99.

Buy: Cuisinart Cast-Iron Burger Press, $21.99 at Amazon

What are you gifting for Father’s Day this year? Tell us about it in the comments below.