Dad Will Love These Japanese Barbecue Sauces That Double as Grilling Marinades

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Whether you’re on the hunt for a great Father’s Day present for dad or know a BBQ lover who likes trying new recipes, the best gifts for grillers will make it easier for them to make delicious food over the flame. But with all of the viral products in the market, it can be hard to know what’s actually useful for pitmasters. That’s why I’ve rounded up the best grilling gifts that will come in handy for a cookout.

Functional gift ideas include BBQ tool sets (think: tongs and basting brushes) to help them tend to food on the grill and carving sets so they can prep meats for serving. From Wagyu steaks to fresh veggies, food deliveries also make great presents so their ingredients can arrive right at their doorstep. Just make sure to toss in some rubs and seasonings and barbecue sauces to lend their food some mouthwatering flavor.

Our Favorite Grilling Gifts in 2024

• Bachan's Variety Pack Japanese Barbecue Sauce ($44)

• Mesh Grill Bags ($22)

• Butcher Box Grilling Meat Value Sampler ($79)

• CRUXGG Ceramic Nonstick Searing Grill & Griddle ($53)

• Barebones Chimney Grill Starter ($45)

• TRUFF Hot Sauce and Hotter Sauce 2-Pack Bundle ($35)

• Country Living Grill Sergeant Apron ($20)

• Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer ($16)

• Sizzlefish Wild Fish Favorites Gift Pack ($140)

• Spiced Up by Chef Calvin All-Purpose Seasoning ($11)

So you have only the best gift ideas, I also consulted Country Living's senior food and garden editor Christopher Michel and included some of the best grilling products that he's tested firsthand. Ahead, shop 47 grilling gifts for BBQ lovers that are *chef's kiss.*

If you’re shopping for Father’s Day gifts, here are a few more gift guides for dad: Best Father’s Day Books | Best Grandpa Gifts | Best Father’s Day Gifts for Your Stepdad

Variety Pack Japanese Barbecue Sauce

If you want a marinade, dipping sauce, and condiment all in one, point your attention to these Bachan's barbecue sauces. The variety pack is a personal favorite and includes the brand's most popular flavors, which have a "teriyaki-ish" taste.

Editor's tip: These are a delicious secret ingredient in cornbread for added sweetness.

Mesh Grill Bags Set

Michel says good grill masters know that *everything* tastes better on the grill, especially veggies with some char on them. But since vegetables tend to break apart on skewers in his experience, he recommends using these mesh grill bags instead. "You put all the kabob materials in there, set it over indirect heat, and remove it with tongs when you’re done," he says. "It makes perfect vegetables every time—and the bags are dishwasher safe."

Value Grilling Sampler

Butcher Box's sampler kit features fan-favorite proteins to toss on the grill: St. Louis ribs, organic free-range chicken wings, and grass-fed beef burgers. Giftees will get a minimum of 2 pounds of each one, which were all humanely raised with no antibiotics or added hormones.

Ceramic Nonstick Searing Grill & Griddle

Thanks to this indoor grill and griddle, grilling enthusiasts can make some of their favorite barbecue year-round. This is equipped with a 500°F searing zone that can allow them to cook two different foods at the same time.

YETI Rambler Colster Can Insulator

"Whatever dad’s beverage of choice, this will keep it ice cold while he’s out cooking, during even the hottest of days," says Michel. "It’s like a supercharged koozie."

Hot Sauce and Hotter Sauce 2-Pack Bundle

This two pack of "hot" and "hotter" sauce packs intense heat and flavor from fresh ingredients like red chili peppers, black truffle, and agave nectar. These sauces are formulated to leave palates with a silky mouthfeel after the initial hit of spice.

Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker

This wireless speaker is Michel's go-to for playing music while grilling. "It’s loud enough to hold its own with outdoor noises, waterproof, and works seamlessly with my phone over both bluetooth and wifi," he shares. "If dad’s got other Sonos speakers, it’ll even pair with them, so he can keep listening to the same tunes all over the house!"

The Original Shredder Claws

If they want to shred pork to chicken fresh off the grill, these durable claws have a heat-resistant design up to 475 degrees to help pull proteins apart without burned hands.

Deluxe 2 Burner Propane Gas Grill

This compact propane grill is a great pick for small backyards. It's designed with two foldable shelves to hold BBQ essentials as needed. Plus, it still boasts a spacious cook area and durable porcelain cast-iron grates to grill up enough food for a crowd.

Best of Japanese Wagyu

Meat lovers are likely no strangers to Japanese Wagyu. If you're not familiar, this type of beef is defined by high marbling and thin slices of fat throughout for intense tenderness. Gift grilling fanatics with this pack featuring ribeye and striploin cuts.

Grill Sergeant Apron

Orders from the "grill sergeant" in your life can help guarantee the best barbecue for all the troops. Or, at least make for a hilarious canvas apron to sport and less mess as they're cooking. Bonus: It comes with a couple of pockets to hold tools like tongs and adjustable straps.

Instant Read Meat Thermometer

The last thing anyone wants is undercooked food coming off the grill. This meat thermometer's speedy technology can let grillers know an accurate internal temperature in about three seconds.

Cast Iron Sauce Pot & Basting Brush

"When I’m out basting chicken, ribs, and everything else in sight, this little pan with the silicon basting brush is the most satisfying way to do it," says Michel. The mini sauce pot's cast iron build makes it basically indestructible to pass down to future generations, and its capacity to hold 1.5 cups at a time will make it easier to slather homemade barbecue sauce.

Razor-Sharp Steak Knife Set

This Henckels knife set includes single-piece, stainless-steel blades that will smoothly slice into a steak fresh off the grill. Their stain- and rust-free blades make them extra durable for consistent use.

17.5 Square Steel Charcoal Grill

Not only is this charcoal grill incredibly affordable, but it's also equipped with essential features like a porcelain-coated cooking grate, fire bowl, and lid.

20-lb Mesquite Lump Charcoal

"There are those little pillows of compressed charcoal powder and then there’s the good stuff," says Michel. "This charcoal looks like the wood it was made from—and it was made from mesquite, which offers superior heat, lasts longer, and imparts superior flavor."

Wild Fish Favorites Gift Pack

This seafood gift box is perfect for those who like grilling fresh fish. It's loaded with 12 portions of coho salmon, sockeye, and halibut from Alaska, as well as cod and haddock from the North Atlantic.

Camp Roll Top Kitchen

This weather-resistant aluminum table is more than meets the eye. "Though it’s designed for camping, I use mine most often when I’m grilling," says Michel. "It’s the perfect thing to set platters of raw or cooked food on, to hold tongs or flippers, or to set a beer or other beverage down while checking the food for those all-important grill marks."

Curved Boning Knife

Boning knives like this one are essential for deboning proteins like fish or trimming fat off chicken. This one gets extra durability from its high-carbon Japanese steel build and has an ergonomic handle for a secure grip.

Square DOT

Since some grills don't offer internal temperature readings, this multi-functional thermometer will help take the guesswork out of it for grillers. It can measure your food's temperature and the cooking environment. Plus, it has two timers that can track two different foods' cook times.

The 8" Chef Knife

From veggies to steaks, a chef's knife will help them prep basically anything for grilling. Material's model is made with three layers of high-carbon and stainless Japanese steel. In turn, it's designed to be corrosion-resistant and sharp for long-lasting use.

Barbecue Collection

Whether used as a marinade or a rub, these barbecue spice blends will help infuse delicious flavors like chipotle garlic and Jamaican jerk to grilled meats.

Gourmet Meat Tenderizer

One side of this tenderizer boasts a textured surface to make meat softer, while the other is smooth to flatten meats like chicken cutlets. While the manufacturer recommends hand-washing this tool to preserve its quality, it's still a durable, yet lightweight pick thanks to its aluminum build.

Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Skillet

This carbon steel skillet is not only pre-seasoned with soy bean oil for a stronger nonstick release, but it's also designed to cook on low and high temperatures—including intense heat from the grill. This cookware is particularly helpful when searing smaller foods like shrimp or veggies so they don't fall through the grates.

Signature Blend

For adding smokey flavor to their food, try gifting this wood pellet blend. It's infused with hickory, maple, and cherry wood flavors, and it's best used in smokers and pellet grills to leave anything from veggies to proteins with a full-bodied taste.

Bullseye Wood Pellet Smoker Grill

Unlike other pellet grills and smokers, this one utilizes an open flame for quick cooking. It's compatible with most wood chips and is incredibly spacious, as it's cook area can hold up to three whole chickens, four baby back ribs, 50 chicken wings, or 15 bone-in pork chops.

Little Sheet

Prep trays are essential for any grilling fanatic to prevent cross-contamination from raw and cooked foods. These sturdy sheets will help them keep food in order, plus they're dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

Universal Rotating Grill Rotisserie Trays

Whether they want to cook up ribs or wings, they can grill them rotisserie-style with this set of rotating trays. Each one is made of sturdy stainless steel for dishwasher-safe cleaning and years' worth of use. Plus, the spacious trays can hold up to four whole racks of ribs at once.

CUBE Portable Charcoal Grill

Grilling on outdoor adventures will be easier than ever with this portable charcoal grill. It's built with handles designed to stay cool and a heat-protection shield on the bottom to keep it from scorching surfaces. Added perks: It's manufactured with a lightweight steel body and has on-the-go storage elements like a tray and bamboo prep board that fit right on top.

Digital Electric Smoker

Perfect for slow-smoking, this electric smoker will help take their grilling experience to new heights. It has a digital control panel that can allow grillers to set smoking temperatures and times with ease.

Organic Vegetables

Organic veggies like asparagus and broccoli are great options to toss on the grill. You can customize this box, which is cultivated at a family farm in California, to include all their favorites.

Silicone Smoker Oven Gloves

Safety first: These silicone gloves are heat-resistant to 500 degrees to help keep hands protected when using a smoker or grill. They don't compromise comfort, though: They have a soft layer of cotton inside.

Sausage & Hot Dog Sampler

Time to stock up on buns: While hot dogs are cookout staples, this Snake River Farms variety pack is loaded with new iterations to try. Gift up to 10 packs of sausage and hot dogs, from smoked jalapeño cheddar to American Wagyu.

Roadie 32 Wheeled Cooler

When loaded with ice, this Yeti cooler is designed to keep cold things cold for up to 48 hours. Thanks to its big wheels, they can easily roll it to their patio, the park, and beyond. It even has a wine bottle compartment to keep bottles secured inside.

Secret Sauce All-Purpose Seasoning

Variety might be the spice of life, but this all-purpose blend can allow grillers to simplify their seasoning without sacrificing flavor. Its mix of spices like paprika, fennel, and onion are great to douse on meat and veggies alike.

Elk Medallions

Experienced grillers can expand their horizons with these elk steaks. Elk meat tends to have less marbling and fat than beef, but it's tender and filled with gamey flavor.

Classic Joe Series II Ceramic Charcoal Grill and Smoker

This editor-approved Kamado Joe outdoor grill is a versatile grilling gift that'll keep on giving. It's powered by charcoal, but has added functionality from its ceramic build that allows it to smoke, roast, and sear. It also has a dual cooking system, so grilling enthusiasts can swap surfaces and change cooking temperatures seamlessly. Plus it's spacious: It can cook up to 15 burgers at a time.

Grill Top Pizza Oven Kit

A great gift for pizza lovers, they can place this oven on gas, charcoal, or pellet grill grates to power it and make up to one 12-inch pie at a time.

Carbon Steel Griddle and Press

This grilling gift will allow a BBQ lover to make smash burgers that are crisp and caramelized like the pros. The griddle and press are grill compatible and made of nonstick carbon steel.

La Padella Sauté Oil

Cultivated with rice bran, avocado, grapeseed, and olive oils, this blend is made for high-heat cooking (up to 475°) and low absorption for a less greasy finish to grilled foods.

Grill Set Heavy Duty BBQ Accessories

There are at least a few tools you'll need for handling food on the grill: a spatula, tongs, fork, and basting brush. This top-rated set is made with rust-resistant stainless steel for durability.

Chimney Grill Starter

If the grill lover in your life struggles to light coals on their kettle grill, this chimney starter will be a welcome gift. "You pile the coals in the top, light it on the bottom (with a little newspaper, or fire starter) and any kind of charcoal will get nice and hot quickly, without the need for a lot of foul-smelling starter fluid," says Michel.

Classic Gift Package

A great Father's Day gift basket, dad will get to indulge in all of his favorite foods, from boneless pork chops and scalloped potatoes for dinner to caramel apple tartlets for dessert. It comes with 16 cuts of meat.

Acacia Carving Board with 3-Piece Carving Set

This carving set comes with a thick wood board with edges to catch meat drippings and grooves to keep it in place, and a three-piece tool set for cutting into big proteins.

Q-Swiper BBQ Grill Cleaner Set

If dad is still using a metal bristle brush to clean his grill, Michel says it’s time to upgrade. "The bristles can break off, and even end up in food!" he warns.

This grill cleaner set is a worthy replacement, as Michel says it's been a reliable choice for years now. "The wipes are very sturdy, and can easily get most of the gunk off," he says. "The scraper on the edge will get even tough char off my grates. It’s a small gift, but one he’ll use over and over—and that’ll keep your dad a little safer, too."

Whole Brisket

While this dry-aged brisket will likely take all day to smoke, it'll be worth the wait. The Porter Road team says this cut comes from two muscles connected with a strip of fat that's filled with juicy flavor once it's cooked down. Plus, the pasture-raised beef is hormone-free with no added antibiotics.

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