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Master the grill with this starter pack of sizzle essentials

This red-hot lineup will have you poking brats in no time.
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Just like that, it’s time to pull out the flip flops, venture into the backyard, and start tossing the shrimp and tofu steaks on the barbie. But, wait a minute — maybe your outdoor space direly needs an upgrade before the burger-flipping begins. Maybe your grill is rusted beyond repair and you have no clue where you packed away your grill tools.

These handy essentials from Walmart are all you need to get your grill game back on track. Each pick is a snap to set up, super budget-friendly, and backyard-ready. This roundup will get you flipping, poking, and noshing by next weekend.

cast iron grill
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Lodge Seasoned Sportsman's Pro Cast Iron Grill (opens in a new tab)

Get Your Grill On

Barbeque in the park or on the fire escape, anyone? This portable grill is ideal for city dwellers with tiny backyards, or no backyards. The rugged cast iron can handle the heat and the grill comes pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, so it’s ready to rock. Store it when it’s not in use and keep your space clutter-free.
propane gas grill
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Weber Spirit II Propane Gas Grill (opens in a new tab)

Supersize It

If you’re a wannabe pitmaster or if you cook for your family, this beast is a backyard essential. A push of the button fires it up and a whopping 529-square-inches of cooking space give you plenty of room to perfect your brisket, spicy wings, and veggies. Adjust the three separate grills to cook different foods at different temperatures and you can’t go wrong.
10 piece grilling set in black case
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Cuisinart® Premium Grilling Tool Set (opens in a new tab)

Flip, Skewer, And Poke

This 10-piece grilling toolkit will make you look like you know what you’re doing, even if you don’t. These stainless tools have wooden handles to keep your fingers cool as you skewer the kebabs and poke at the rack of ribs. Even the fancy leather storage case is impressive.
black grilling mats and packaging
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Expert Grill Non-Stick Mats (opens in a new tab)

Don’t Let Your Veg Fall Through The Cracks

Put these mats right onto your grill to create a solid surface for grilling up shrimp, wings, and all your favorite finger foods. No more food drips means no messy grill to clean, no flare ups — and no singed eyebrows. When you’re finished, just toss them into the dishwasher and be done.
kitchen thermometer with case beside it
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Mainstays Instant Response Kitchen Thermometer (opens in a new tab)

Mind Your Meats

Whether you’re grilling up rib-eyes or chicken thighs, this durable thermometer ensures your main meat course comes off the fire perfectly cooked and juicy. Its big, old-school numbers are easy to read and a throwback to the days you used to barbecue with your pops.
gray camping cookware
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COOK'N'ESCAPE Titanium Camping Cookware (opens in a new tab)

Lighten Up

This outdoor cooking set is a shoe-in for both the campsite and all of your backyard sauteing, sauce-making, and simmering. The two-piece set is made of strong yet super lightweight titanium so it’s easy to tote around, and the frying pan doubles as the pot cover. Pretty slick.
navy blue soft cooler bag with white polka dots
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Packed Party Dot Cooler Bag (opens in a new tab)

Carry On With The Bevs

Forget that clunky old cooler with the smelly insides, this softie keeps up to 24 of your favorite beverages chilled to perfection and it’s stylish, to boot. A front-zip pocket and two side pockets are handy for cozies or tiny drink umbrellas, and the removable shoulder strap makes it a breeze to carry the party inside when the bugs start bitin’.
set of 3 small speakers all various colors
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Packed Party "Good As Gold" Portable Bluetooth Speaker (opens in a new tab)

Grill To The Beat

Blast your 80s summer playlist as you sizzle up the steaks. The sound quality of this golden speaker is impressive for the price and it sings for 10 hours on the rechargeable battery. Add the LED lights that flash to the beat and it’s an instant party.
set of 12 clear container sets of various sizes
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Mainstays 12-Piece Tritan Container Set (opens in a new tab)

Save The Scraps

This BPA-free plastic storage set ensures your famous sriracha potato salad will be just as tasty on Tuesday as it was on Sunday. The six airtight containers stack nicely for less fridge clutter — and you can see what’s inside and gobble it up before it spoils.

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