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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Mail Tribune 100, Dec. 27, 1915 ... Butte Creek Mill owner says rebuilding is possibility ... Mail Tribune 100: Dec. 24, 1915, continued ... Mail Tribune 100, Dec. 27, 1915 ... Butte Creek Mill owner says rebuilding is possibility ... Mail Tribune 100: Dec. 24, 1915, continued ... Paul Stephen: 7 gadgets to up your grilling game Comment By Paul Stephen StarNews Media MailTribune.com By Paul Stephen StarNews Media Posted Jun. 30, 2015 at 9:10 AM By Paul Stephen StarNews Media Posted Jun. 30, 2015 at 9:10 AM » Social News America’s most popular grilling occasion is the Fourth of July, followed by Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. This statistic comes as no surprise to John and Claudia Ortiz, who’ve owned and operated The Grill House Company in Wilmington, North Carolina, for the past 23 years. The shop’s business peaks in the weeks running up to the Fourth, Claudia Ortiz said. But our balmy beach climate backs up another statistic from the same trade organization: 60 percent of Americans use their grills year-round. Ortiz knows better than most just how huge this industry is. Each new year is met with a wave of gadgets and gizmos designed to improve the outdoor cookery experience, and trimming the fat from the lean has become something of a shop specialty. “We go to product shows every year and see hundreds of items,” Ortiz said. “Deciding what to exclude is just as important as choosing what to include in our inventory.” Several widgets have made the cut in recent seasons, and Ortiz pointed out some of her favorites during a recent visit to the store. 1. Bacon Grilling Rack Details: This device from Charcoal Companion provides a stainless surface to drape sizzling bacon over with a trough to keep the fat from flaring up on the flames below. Price: $19.95. 2. Flexible Skewers Details: Outset’s latest development provides 29 inches if skewer length — far more than the average skewer — that can be coiled to best utilize the available surface area. Price: $14.95. 3. Pork Claws Details: Broil King and several other manufacturers have solved the pulled pork problem with these shredders that protect tender fingers from searing swine. Price: $18.95. 4. TipTopTemp Details: This temperature regulator attaches with a silicone seal to automatically adjust air flow in order to maintain a constant heat level. Price: $24.95. 5. RediCheck Remote Cooking Thermometer Details: A digital probe keeps an eye on the grill and wirelessly transmits a signal to your pocket when the desired doneness is achieved. Price: $84.95. 6. Pepper Roasting Racks Details: Multiple manufacturers produce an item designed to keep stuffed peppers upright, and GrillPro’s version comes in stainless steel. Price: $13.95. 7. Brushtech Double Helix BBQ Brush Details: Some cooks are concerned about potentially dangerous cleaning bristles attaching themselves to food, and this product removes that risk entirely with a bristle-free design. Price: $12.95-15.95, depending on handle length. Contact (Wilmington, N.C.) StarNews writer Paul Stephen at Paul.Stephen @StarNewsOnline.com. By Paul Stephen StarNews Media MailTribune.com By Paul Stephen StarNews Media Posted Jun. 30, 2015 at 9:10 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501