The sun is shining and the grill is sizzling: Summer 2024 is almost here, and we’ve found everything you need for BBQ season. Scroll to the bottom for our most popular grilling recipes.
What’s trending?
- Griddling is all the rage (you can thank the Blackstone griddle trend on TikTok a few years back for kicking off their rise). Capable of tackling many of the jobs a barbecue can do, griddles are also ideal for cooking things like bacon and pancakes, and the heat levels are usually easier to control than on a typical grill.
- Grilling gadgets keep getting smarter and more high-tech (the world’s first AI-powered grill is anticipated to launch soon).
- The barbecue sauce market is exploding, with new product offerings coming out from established brands and new players alike. Inventive flavours and health-conscious ingredients are two trademarks of the new sauces on the scene.
New grills, tools and accessories
Epicurean BBQ Board
Epicurean’s new BBQ Boards are made from paper-composite material and designed to serve all of your meat-cutting needs, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or throwing an outdoor party. It has grooved edges to capture excess liquid, and it’s dishwasher-safe too.
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Weber Slate 30″ Rust-Resistant Griddle
Weber’s new Slate 30” Rust-Resistant Griddles have pre-seasoned carbon-steel cooktops that reach over 500°F and heat evenly edge-to-edge, while precision control knobs and a built-in storage and prep system make the user experience seamless.
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Meater 2 Plus
Meater’s intuitive Bluetooth meat thermometer system has gotten even more advanced. The Meater 2 Plus can withstand even higher temperatures (up to 550°C – you can leave the probe in the meat over an open flame while cooking and searing). Six sensors detect the real core temperature of the meat, reducing human error in probe placement.
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Simons Maison Genuine Leather Apron
This simple and stylish leather apron keeps clothing safe from spills, sparks and other BBQ mishaps. It comes in black and brown and has a snap closure for easy securing.
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Personalized Grill Box
Add some individualistic flair to your summer BBQs with this customized wooden caddy. Five compartments hold cutlery, sauces, napkins and other tabletop essentials.
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Monument Grills Mesa 200
The compact, colourful and affordable new model from Monument Grills comes in three bright colour options (a blue, teal and bright red). It has a transparent viewing window designed to allow you to easily monitor your cooking without constantly lifting the lid, as well as a dedicated broiling area.
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Ooni Koda 2 Max
This summer, Ooni is releasing the Koda 2 Max: the extra-large pizza oven boasts a 24-inch cordierite baking surface that is capable of reaching 950 ℉. A dual-zone cooking surface makes it even easier to cook multiple pies at once.
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Cuisinart Smashed Burger Kit
This set from Cuisinart comes with everything you need to create perfect smash burgers: a cast iron burger ‘smasher,’ stainless steel flipper, seasoning shaker and pack of hamburger patty papers (for laying down before smashing to ensure easy cleanup).
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LivCan Design Wooden BBQ Tool Set
This wooden grilling set is made in Fredericton, New Brunswick with maple and birch woods. The two-piece set includes one pair of tongs and a scraper.
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Big Green Egg Chiminea
To celebrate their 50th birthday, Big Green Egg has released a limited-edition chiminea inspired by a fan-favourite model from the 90s. It comes with “lava rocks” that help to absorb, retain and distribute heat, and the unique shape pushes smoke up and away from the group gathered around.
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Le Creuset Alpine Outdoor Collection
Le Creuset’s new cookware collection is designed for the great outdoors. Their signature enamelled cast iron now comes in a round pizza pan, skillet and square grilling basket designed for use over an open flame.
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Zwilling Henckels 4-Piece Grill Tool Set
Zwilling’s new BBQ+ Series includes this four-piece tool set that includes all the essentials (spatula, grill tongs, a grill fork and a grill basting brush) made of the brand’s signature stainless steel.
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Barbecue recipes from ELLE Gourmet
Grilled Cucumbers and Halloumi
Crisp, crunchy cucumbers are perfect here cozied up to salty halloumi, tender onions and an aromatic dressing.
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Feta Parcels with Grilled Zucchini and Peaches
Don't be afraid to experiment on the grill with ingredients like in-season zucchini and peaches.
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Pork Chops with Caraway Seed Rub and Grilled Bread Rolls
Cheesy bread makes everything better, but these perfectly charred pork chops are the true stars here.
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Cajun Drumsticks with Spicy Grilled Pineapple
A sweet and sour grill-up of cajun-spiced drumsticks and spicy pineapple.
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Grilled Asparagus with Béarnaise and Gravlax
Chef Albert Ponzo shares his elegant recipe for asparagus with a Béarnaise sauce and gravlax.
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Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs
This ready-to-grill chicken recipe has two flavour options: seasoning the meat with fresh herbs or a fiery North African-inspired harissa paste.
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Grilled Lamb Loin Chops and Peppers
A simple Italian-style recipe for grilled lamb chops, from Domenica Marchetti's Everyday Italian cookbook.
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