BBQ toolbox

[J Appledog]

We have a "barbecue box" that we take with us to the cottage, grilling parties & events, catering work, barbecue competitions or road trips. We were at a campground near Indy for F1 last weekend and I discovered that some things had not been put back in the box after they were last used, like Kosher salt & a lighter and one mitt.

I decided to make a list of its contents (not to be confused with a competition checklist, which I'm also happy to share) so that it wouldn't happen again.

With a tire rim, a grill grate, some charcoal & a quick trip to the grocery store, we were able to create a spur of the moment, delicious dinner for seven (hors d'oeuvres + asparagus rafts, marinated pork tenderloin, applesauce, Texas toast & a salad with some lovely wines) at the KOA. We couldn't have done it without a few tools.

Here's what's in there, in no particular order:
tongs
thermapen
remote thermometer
spare batteries
alcohol wipes
toothpicks
corkscrew/bottle opener
champagne & wine stoppers
knife (at least 1)
fire lighter
fire starter sticks
first aid kit
mitts
rubber gloves
salt
pepper
all-purpose rub (at least 1)
dish towel
Zip-Locs
trash bag
knife sharpener
bourbon
brown sugar
hand cleaner
big fork
plastic cutlery
bear claws
injector
Q-tips
Leatherman-type tool
headlamp
pins
butchers twine
rubber spatula
wooden spoon
basting brushes
grater
cedar plank
cigar punch
matches
rubber bands
fat Sharpie marker
2 clothes pins

 

[backyardchef]

Thanks, J! That's a valuable post for sure. I create a list each time we go to a gig/unfamiliar cooking environment. At this point we try not to unpack everything each time, but invariably someone will dig into the supplies on a spur of the moment. Having a checklist like this (or the comp list) is a great way to make sure you are prepared.....

I think I met a friend of yours named Cathy at the BBQ-NYC event last year....she said very nice things.....

EDIT: If you've not checked out Julie's products, you should.....You can find them here: http://mrsdogs.com/

Great stuff!

 

[Puppyboy]

We talk about a getting a BBQ box for comps. Stuff in the box stays in the box for mobil Qing.

 

[J Appledog]

Except for the Thermapen and long tongs everything is supposed to stay in. the box. JCA

 

[gunrunner2491]

That's a thorough list, I guess I need to rethink mine a little plus a few cutting boards.

 

[keale]

Wow! Thats more stuff than I have in my entire kitchen!a
Good info!

 

[kickassbbq]

Apple Dog Man,
Nice list!!!
The ONLY thing I do NOT see there is a Custom BBQ Rub Organizer!!!!
It holds all of my Special Custom Blend Rubs!!!
http://www.hawgboyzbbq.com/org.JPG
Smoke On!!!!!!

 

[Steppenwolf]

Pretty extensive, all that's missing is the kitchen sink :-D

 

[Rick's Tropical Delight]

cigar punch?

 

[J Appledog]

Yes; a cigar punch. My husband has been know to smoke a cigar now & then. Glad you had a good racing weekend , too.

I like that rub organizer, kickassbbq!

 

[Rick's Tropical Delight]

hahahaaa! i thought maybe you topped the jalapenos with it for abt's :biggrin:

i need mustard

 

[Kung Fu BBQ]

I just purchased to sets of drawers that I'm going to be loading up for comps. Tired of digging through bins lookin for stuff. My list look alot like yours and I'll be using yours as a check list for stuff I'm missin.

 

[dapittboss]

That must be a pretty big box.

 

[J Appledog]

I'm just using an 18" X 9" X 9" yellow plastic tool box. The biggest thing in there is the jar with my all-purpose rub.

 

[Bigdog]

I'm just using an 18" X 9" X 9" yellow plastic tool box. The biggest thing in there is the jar with my all-purpose rub.

How about a picture of this box?

 

[Bigdog]

Apple Dog Man,
Nice list!!!
The ONLY thing I do NOT see there is a Custom BBQ Rub Organizer!!!!
It holds all of my Special Custom Blend Rubs!!!
http://www.hawgboyzbbq.com/org.JPG
Smoke On!!!!!!

Cool. Ed's rub roll.

 

[J Appledog]

I don't know how to post pictures. I am a loser. I could e-mail one or two to someone....

 

[Bottles 'n Bones BBQ]

I don't know how to post pictures. I am a loser. I could e-mail one or two to someone....

How different is your comp list...1 Cooker??? LoL Just funnin'...

Can you post it? That Qtip idea is something I wouldn't have thought about, I'm gonna bet there's more...

 

[J Appledog]

I will start a new post for you, Brett, and post my comp list. Bear in mind that I cook on Big Green Eggs so some of the items are Egg specific.

 

[thirdeye]

How about a picture of this box?

Julie asked me to post these pictures....