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Digital BBQ Tongs: For When Geeks Gas Up The Grill

Danny Allen — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:48:23 +0000

These trusty tongs have a built-in sensor that lets you monitor your meat’s internal temperature on its backlit LCD display. The neat part: they will alarm when your meat is ready, and it also doubles as an LED flashlight. Versalicious!

The $US39.98 stainless steel tongs have presets for seven types of meat (along with one custom setting), and require two AAA batteries.

A perfect compliment to some of the grilling gizmos we’ve covered in the past, no?

[Taylor Gifts via 7Gadgets and DVICE]

Star Wars Death Star Grill Unleashes The True Power of Dark Meat

Jack Loftus — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Take a couple of steaks, add just a dash of Sith and pepper, and throw them on this Death Star grill for a simple feast sure to please even the most demanding of dark lords.

Seriously, many Webber grills died to bring us this information today. Like, two of them.

The designer admits this isn’t a perfect project, but the Star Destroyer handle had me too distracted to notice any big time flaws. Hit the link for some candid in progress construction shots as the grill orbits Endor. [Bryan Atate via Geekologie]

The Fuego Element Grill Is Awesome Until It’s Swiped Off Your Back Porch

Sean Fallon — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:00:00 +0000

I have a cheap hibachi on my porch—who the hell cares about stealing that? The Element grill from Fuego is another story though—this thing is a work of art.

The Element comes in a variety of colours, it has a 24,000 btu dual-burner with different zones for either direct or indirect heating, and it’s small enough to fit just about anywhere (like in the arms of a thief in the night). I’m not sure how much one of these beauties will cost, but if you decide to drop some cash on one I would consider chaining it up. [Swipelife via NotCot via DVICE]

What Type Of Grill Do You Prefer?

Sean Fallon — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:20:00 +0000

The weather is starting to get nicer and that means it’s time to start busting out the grill. So, I must ask the age old question: what type of grill do you prefer?

Lumos Outdoor Fireplace Transforms Into a Grill

Sean Fallon — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:40:00 +0000

As a guy that loves charcoal grilling, I am digging the Lumos. But it is more than just a grill. Simply flipping up the chimney transforms it into an elegant outdoor fireplace.

When the chimney is in the collapsed position, adding a wooden cutting board attachment gives you some counter space for plates, tools and condiments. I would love to trade in my hibachi for one of these (although, it could use a little more cooking surface area), but something tells me that this grill won’t come cheap. [Harrie Leenders via Trendir]

Flameboy 7-in-1 BBQ Tool Doesn’t Seem Quite Safe

Elaine Chow — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:30:00 +0000

The Flameboy, a $US14 7-in-1 BBQ utensil contains a spatula, fork, bottle opener, corkscrew, tongs, serrated cutting edge and disposable lighter slot. Sounds to me like a product liability lawsuit waiting to happen. [NerdApproved]

Weenie Wing Commander Fires Meat Torpedoes

Mark Wilson — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:30:00 +0000

While I’ve always preferred encapsulating my hot dogs in a black crust of carcinogens prior to ingestion, there are others of you who prefer a slow roasted wiener…preferably involving a spaceship in some way.

From the same brilliant creators of the Roast My Weenie, the Weenie Wing Commander exploits the classic X-wing schematic to support a double armament of meat tubes. Simple. Effective. And an excellent way to tempt little ones into touching a fiery-hot grill. $US20. [Weenie Wing Commander via Nerd Approved]