Must-Have Tools and Accessories for Thanksgiving Cooking

Thanksgiving, one of the most anticipated cooking holidays of the year, is just around the corner. With only a few weeks left, we’re all busy planning the meal and sending out invitations to family and friends. It can get hectic, and sometimes we might overlook a few essentials needed to prepare the turkey and all the side dishes. But don’t worry—this blog is here to help you find the best tools and barbecue accessories you’ll need to make your Thanksgiving feast a success. All tools shown below are available at Coalway!

1. THERMOWORKS THERMAPEN ONE

Use this quick-read thermometer to easily check the temperature of your turkey or other meat, while it is cooking. This way, you can make sure nothing gets burnt, and it can turn out tender. This thermometer has a long battery life and can read back temperatures in just one second!
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2. BIG GREEN EGG BBQ TONGS (16 IN.)

These 16-inch Big Green Egg tongs are perfect for flipping turkey, turning vegetables, or handling hot items on the grill. Featuring silicone grips on both the top and bottom, they offer a secure, comfortable hold, so you never have to worry about dropping your food.
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3. MR BAR-B-Q GRILL BRUSH

Use this stainless steel bristle brush and scraper to easily clean your grill up in no time. Great for removing grease buildup and keeping surface clean. Cleaning your grill with this tool before cooking is important to avoid sticking and ensure that your turkey skin crisps up nicely!
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4. BBQ BUTLER – BEAR PAWS MEAT SHREDDERS

Another popular tool many people enjoy using is meat shredders—handheld claws that allow you to easily tear meat into smaller pieces. These make the food not only easier to eat but also perfect for sandwiches and other recipes featuring shredded meat. Meat shredders also keep your hands away from hot food, minimizing mess and giving your dishes a cleaner presentation when served.
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5. BIG GREEN EGG KITCHEN SHEARS

Big Green Egg’s kitchen shears are an invaluable tool for Thanksgiving cooking, offering both convenience and precision for a variety of tasks. From trimming herbs to cutting through poultry bones, they can handle tough jobs that knives may struggle with. Kitchen shears make it easy to quickly snip fresh herbs for garnishes, trim excess fat from meats, and even split a turkey with ease. Their ergonomic design allows for better control, which means safer handling and more precise cuts.
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6. FULL-SIZE FOIL STEAM TABLE PAN 

These disposable foil steam table pans are ideal for cooking and serving large dishes like stuffing, casseroles, or even roasting a turkey. Because they’re lightweight and affordable, they make handling and storing cooked food simple, freeing up valuable oven space for other dishes. Foil pans are also excellent for keeping food warm, as they retain heat well and are compatible with warming trays. Plus, since they’re disposable, there’s minimal cleanup required—just toss them out after the meal.
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7. KOSMOS Q TURKEY SOAK & BRINE

Kosmos Q’s Turkey Brine gets you AMAZING TURKEY every time. “Our Turkey Brine will change everything you thought you knew about moist turkey”. Add moisture and flavor to any cut of poultry! This Turkey Brine mixes in seconds and will not fail you when it comes to enhancing moisture and flavor. Use it for smoked turkey, oven-roasted turkey, frying a turkey, and any other turkey you can think of.
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8. BBQ BUTLER MEAT INJECTOR SS

Use this meat injector to inject flavor and moisture right where you want it in the turkey. Create succulent and juicy meat dishes more flavorful than you thought imaginable. Minimize refills while maximizing improved pressure control. A three-ring handle increases injection power and provides the kind of accuracy so you can administer flavor where you please. A great essential to adding flavor to your Thanksgiving turkey!
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9. SPITJACK PORK-PULLING GLOVE SYSTEM

This glove set is made for pulling Thanksgiving turkey or pork to shred it up. These allow you to do so without burning your fingers and hands. Featuring a double layered neoprene over latex glove with an optional cotton liner as extra protection, this provides protection against not only the heat, but also against any fat or grease penetration. One size fits all (L-XL mens) for both outer glove and liner.
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10. BIG GREEN EGG VERTICAL TURKEY ROASTER

The Big Green Egg’s Ceramic Vertical Turkey Roaster is an excellent choice for Thanksgiving cooking, offering a unique approach to roasting a juicy, evenly cooked turkey. Made from high-quality ceramic, this roaster is designed to hold moisture and circulate heat efficiently, ensuring that the turkey cooks consistently all around while staying tender on the inside.
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