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Grilling ’Em Softly

Meat, Aprons and Other BBQ Essentials

Memorial Day is Monday. Which means there’s roughly a 96% chance you’ll be required to grill something. So before you just set fire to meat all willy-nilly-like, we’ve compiled a few barbecue essentials. Yup, just for you. It’ll be a glorious day off. Hopefully, you’ve got the day off.

DOG DAYS

Luscher’s Post Oak Red Hots

You require: Just a perfectly smoked hot dog. Something you can grill on your back patio without too much effort.
You’ll receive: A Chicago-style sausage by chef Brian Luscher (the Grape) that’s made by hand and smoked over oak. Nicely done, Chicago.

THAT’S BRISK...ET

Brisket from Pecan Lodge

You require: A mammoth slab of brisket sold by the pound that’ll feed all those ravenous people on your deck.
You’ll receive: A mammoth slab of brisket sold by the pound... that’s charred on top and falls apart in your hands. Also, it’ll feed all those ravenous people on your deck.

THE GOOD DOCTOR

The Grill MD

You require: Someone else to do the cooking. Because you’ll be too busy entertaining guests. Or getting yourself beer.
You’ll receive: The services of one Dr. (actually, it’s Mr.) Doug Pickering and his smoker. Together, they do magical things with baby back ribs. Like make baby back ribs appear.

SIDE PROJECT

Some Side Dishes from Jack’s

You require: A few sides to accompany all that meat. And if someone would kindly deliver those sides, hey, even better.
You’ll receive: A knock on your door. Answer it for Jack’s deviled eggs, mac and cheese, and other accoutrements that really tie the plate together.

SIMPLY THE CHEST

Wooden Ice Chest

You require: A handy receptacle for storing beer. And one that looks damn handsome while doing so.
You’ll receive: This wooden ice chest that resembles a coffee table. A coffee table you can open for quick access to ice-cold beers. So, right, it’s far superior to a coffee table.

AP-RON WASHINGTON

Outset Leather Grill Apron

You require: The kind of attractive leather apron you’d wear around the house when you’re grilling. Or not grilling. Well, probably grilling.
You’ll receive: A two-pocket leather torso smock that’ll keep you grease-free in the most dapper way possible. Well, short of a greaseproof velour jumpsuit.