grilling

We tend to save the word “badass” for pretty, um, badass gadgets here at Food Republic. These "heavy duty meat shredders" from Williams-Sonoma certainly fit the bill. With Grilling Month in full swing and Father’s Day just around the corner, we figure that these meat rakes are an inexpensive and surefire way to establish yourself as master of the grill.

With so many different flavors both on tap and on the grill, it can be a task to to pick one style of beer to compliment it all, so we're sharing our favorite suds for getting your flame on. Whether it's cooking around a campfire or tailgating at a baseball game, you'll want something accessible. Here are 10 beers we're going to be drinking by the grill all spring and summer long.

When it comes to mastering our own grilling techniques, it pays to consult a chef like Seamus Mullen, who here provides advice both practical and inspired.