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Grill & Smoke
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[ Cast Iron ] Grill & Smoke $25
Lodge 10.25" Cast Iron Skillet
The forever pan. Rides the patio grill all summer for searing and hash, then comes inside for cornbread season — the only cookware that handles both without complaint.
[ Patio Cooking ] Grill & Smoke $55
Lodge Pro-Grid Reversible Grill/Griddle
The trick to outdoor searing during monsoon season. Keeps meat smells and high splatter heat outside your house to give your AC a fighting chance.
[ Temp Check ] Grill & Smoke $20
TempSwift Instant-Read Thermometer
Guessing doneness through a closed grill lid in 110°F heat is how steaks die. Four seconds to a reading means the lid stays down and the sear stays on.