What's in your accessory box?

[low'n'slow]

I'm thinking of building an accessory box for my bbq supplies. Right now I've just got the essentials in a Rubbermaid tote, but I'd like to build a portable wooden case - kind of like a travelling wardrobe - for the gear. Has anyone done something like that?

This outdoor bbq station is sort of the thing I'm talking about: http://dannyseo.typepad.com/photos/u...bq_station.jpg, and if you happen to have a copy of Rick Browne's Barbecue America Cookbook, there's an even better example on p.88.

Off the top of my head, I'd probably want space for (in no particular order):

• Pam
• wet-naps
• paper towels
• aluminum foil (regular and heavy duty)
• long-spouted container (for adding water to pan)
• oven-proof glove(s)
• spritz bottle
• basting brush/mop
• jars of rub

So what's in your bbq station?

 

[chefloydb]

things i like to keep close at hand

a pair of good tongs
pan release
side towel
basic rubs
S&P
basting brush
water cooler (to rinse my hands)
hand sanitizer
cutting board
sharp knife
Beer cooler

sauce pot (for mops/sauces)
gril brush
baking soda (in case of flair ups)

I rarely use water when smoking but somtimes I place a pan under the meat to catch drippings.

 

[domn8_ion]

I've got 2 Budweiser grill kits, 1 Craftsman. Kabob kit with skewers. Multiple packs of wood skewers. Grilling Pam and oven cleaners. Packaged wood chips (small smoker). JD pellets. Spritz bottle. Heave duty foil.

Just things I use. One thing though, regular foil might be a waste of money. It doesn't stand up to the use I put it through. And the Rubbermaid Bucket works well as long as you keep it away from falling burning wood. Otherwise raise it to keep the rain out.

 

[cajunsmoker]

beer, charcoal, thermometers and meat.

Anything beyond that depends on the situation

 

[chefloydb]

beer being at the top of the list

i like the way you think.

 

[domn8_ion]

My bad. I didn't think beer counted since it's in a seperate fridge in the basement.

 

[cajunsmoker]

You have to have it first as it helps in the inspiration

A guy could get tired or maybe fall and hurt himself going up and down those stairs too often.

 

[monty]

Isn't that what kids, wives and girlfriends are for?

Cheers!

 

[gofish]

You guys pretty much hit the basics and then some ........ I keep a bag of thin latex gloves (from home depot paint section) to use when prepping meat or opening a fatty right at the grill. Then I can just toss 'em w/o having to always wash my hands. I also keep a long trigger style lighter and parafin wax cubes to get coals going in the chimney starter. This wont fit in your box, but a comfortable chair right by the smoker is enjoyable. Here is my favorite chair for a long smoke! (yes, thats a beer cooler way off to the right ............. cant remember it was why so far away???)

 

[Dutch]

Randy, I'm thinking that maybe that cooler was under the shade of all those trees in your yard! Keeps the ice from melting as fast.

 

[deejaydebi]

My smokers are right outside my kitchen so I got everything nearby. I like the smell coming in when I go in and out.