Nothing says “Happy Birthday, America” quite like a barbecue. Alex Kulstad, owner of the Duluth Kitchen Company, is showing us the best gear to impress the guests at your cookouts this Independence Day.

1. Prep & Setup

• Hedley & Bennett aprons (for me and Baihly to wear if she’d like!)
• Tovolo Prep & Serve Marinating Tray
• BurgerPress Pro (burger forming tool)
• RFX Bluetooth Thermometer
• Bacon Bin (grease storage)
• Basting Bottle & Brush
• Meat tenderizer & turner tools
• BBQ baskets (great for prepping and plating)

2. Grilling & Cooking

• Grill Glove
• Carbon Steel Griddle
• Made In Grill Press
• Benchmade Knife

3. Saucing & Finishing Touches

• Ketchup & Mustard squeeze bottles
• Trio of BBQ sauces (BoBQ, Damn Good Mustard, OMC Chipotle)
• Rubs: OMC Poultry Rub, Tig’s Seasoning
• Eye of Fire Hot Sauce Trio (Minnesota company)