The Griller's Guide to Father's Day

Ray Sheehan shares gift ideas to keep dad smokin' this Father's Day.

This week’s guest article is written by Ray Sheehan, an award-winning chef, grill master, and cookbook author. He is frequently a featured contributor to Barbecue News Magazine and the Baseball and BBQ Podcast. Ray also has his own line of all-natural sauces and rubs made in small batches, using premium ingredients, and handcrafted to produce big flavor, which are available here. If you would like to write a guest article for The Smoke Sheet, please get in touch.

Is your Dad a fan of smoked, grilled, and barbequed food? If so, I’ve got some great gift ideas to help you knock this Father’s Day out of the park. Here are some fantastic grill and grilling accessory gift suggestions that are sure to warm Dad’s heart and his grill.

Grills

Big Green EGG Mini Max: Small but mighty, the portable Mini Max edition of the Big Green Egg charcoal BBQ cooker is just as versatile as the original. At 76lbs and 19.5’ tall, it’s a heavy-duty workhorse. It’s a grill, smoker, and convection oven in one, cooking everything from brisket to pizza and baked goods in a minimum space. Its size and versatility make it ideal for your next tailgate or camping adventure. www.biggreenegg.com

Pit Boss Austin XL Onyx Edition: This fan-favorite wood pellet grill really brings the heat.  It will allow you to easily maintain temperatures of 180° - 500°F with the advanced control board, or you can turn up the heat with the adjustable Flame Broiler™ Lever, which allows for direct flame searing of up to 1,000°F. With more than 1,000 square inches of cooking space, you can easily host a crowd or serve up dinner for two. The Austin XL is backed by the Pit Boss best-in-class 5-year warranty. www.pitboss-grills.com