Grilling can be a form of art. There are people who were born to be in front of the flames and grates, cooking up some of the best meals with the smokiness we all love. Whether it’s chicken, steak, beef, pork, vegetables, fish, or even desserts, there is so much food you can make on a grill. There are also so many ways you can prepare your foods on those grills, such as cooking on an electric, gas, charcoal, or wood-burning grill. Placing your food on the grill grates is the easiest way to get the char and sear that you’re aiming for. Having to clean the grates is pretty annoying, so you can avoid that altogether if you have a grilling tray. This is a tray you place on top of the grill and flames in order to minimize your cleanup. You won’t even have to assemble your kebabs if you don’t want to. You can just place the ingredients on the tray and grill. You’ll still get the cook that you’re looking for. We’ve highlighted five of the best trays on the market to show you how you can change up your grilling. Let’s take a look.
Ideal for fish
Handling fish can be a delicate affair, so you’re going to need a pan like the Weber Style 6435 Professional-Grade Grill Pan. This is ideal for smaller or softer foods, so you don’t have to actually place them on the grits, which may cause them to fall apart. This is made of stainless steel for amazing heat retention and durability. There are 1/8″ slits that allow juices to flow out while keeping the flavor in. This will also allow steam and heat to dissipate. On the sides are wide handles for carrying, allowing you to lift it up easier. It measures 17.4″ x 11.81″ x 1.46″, so you’ll be able to put multiple pieces of food on it at once. This cleans easily with soap and water.
Key Features:
- Ideal for smaller or more delicate foods
- 1/8″ slits that allow juices to flow out
- Wide handles for carrying
Make cleaning easier on yourself
Cook without having to think about cleaning up afterwards when you have the Cuisinart CNW-328 11-Inch, Non-Stick Grill Wok. This is a great substitute for kebabs, as you can keep the foods from falling through the grates and you don’t even need skewers. This is great for grilling veggies, shrimp, cubed meats, or for any small foods that you want to grill. This steel wok has a perforated grilling surface to allow for the heat to get into the food. The food will absorb the delicious smoky flavor that only comes from grilling. It is made from a non-stick material that is extremely easy to clean afterwards. The tray should be used in grills up to 400°F.
Key Features:
- Great for grilling veggies, shrimp, cubed meats
- Perforated grilling surface
- Made from non-stick material
Cook a bunch of food together
Stack up your veggies and cook them all together when you have the Grillaholics Heavy Duty Grill Basket. This is made from heavy-duty stainless steel and works on any type of grill. It’s ideal for vegetables and easy to clean up. This has a perforated design, as it measures 11.5″ across and the base is 8.5″, so it has a more cylindrical design. This will cook your food evenly and hold your food safely. The raised edges keeps it all inside and the wide, curved handle gives you ultimate control. This is strong enough to handle grilling without warping.
Key Features:
- Heavy-duty stainless steel
- Basket-style cooks food evenly and holds food safely
- Wide, curved handle gives you ultimate control
Get a set for your grill
There are three types of grilling baskets that you’ll get when you pick up the Yukon Glory Set of 3 Professional Barbecue Mini Grilling Basket Set. Made from durable stainless steel, these all have small perforated designs that allow for heat and smoke to pass through the food. The grilling pan is 10″ x 7″, the vegetable basket is 8.5″ x 3″ and the grilling basket is 9″ x 9″ x 2″. All of these will accommodate food for two to three people. You can put these in the dishwasher or clean them easily with soap and water. These are ideal for camping, as they’ll work on pretty much any type of grill.
Key Features:
- Set of three grilling baskets
- Small, perforated designs that allow for heat and smoke to pass through the food
- Can be put in the dishwasher or cleaned with soap and water
Try grilling on a mat
Don’t deal with cleaning off grates when you have the RENOOK Grill Mat Set of 6. These have 100% non-stick surfaces, which allows you to cook without grease. These are thin enough to keep the grill marks and flavor intact. These are reusable and dishwasher-safe. Made from FDA-approved materials, these will keep your grill looking brand new. You should monitor the timing, as these will start to be less effective the longer they are used during a single session.
Key Features:
- Allows you to cook without grease
- Thin enough to keep grill marks and flavor intact
- Made from FDA-approved materials
