With June officially underway and warmer, sunny weather on the way, it’s officially time to get out the barbecue grill and enjoy al fresco dining in the garden, at least in theory.
As Amazon shoppers snap up grilling gadgets this season, one quirky accessory has made it onto best-seller lists as the perfect addition for cooking your smoky favorites: The Mountain Griller Meat Claw makes it easy to shred meat so you can create delicious pulled pork, beef, or chicken without struggling with a fork, greasy hands, or burnt fingers.
Priced at just £7.99, the claws can be used to safely lift meat off the barbecue or hold it firmly in place while carving, and can easily be cleaned in the dishwasher when you’re done. With an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on nearly 5,000 reviews from Amazon shoppers, the gadget has been hailed as a “must-have” for barbecue enthusiasts, reports the Mirror.
One person raved in a five-star review: “I gave it to my barbecue-loving husband and he said it’s revolutionary! It shreds pork or chicken in no time and is fun to use. It’s an inexpensive tool that actually works!”
Another reviewer raves: “Very effective and easy to clean. If you slow cook beef, chicken or pork, this product makes it easy to remove the meat. It’s also super easy to clean, which is a blessing after a big meal.”
A third shopper said: “Great for shredding chicken without making a mess! I was so surprised but it actually works. I cook chicken a lot so this is my new favourite kitchen appliance.”
Another wrote: “I used these claws to shred pulled pork for the BBQ and it worked great! They’re amazing and so much fun to tear into the meat. I would recommend them to anyone who loves BBQ.”
Some joked that the claws “look like Wolverine’s” and called it the “best gift” for barbecue lovers. But while 89% of Amazon shoppers gave it four or five stars, some reviewers said the plastic material made it “too light” to work effectively. For a more sturdy option, Amazon also sells the stainless steel Joeji’s Kitchen Meat Shredder Claws for a slightly pricier £9.99.
In other summer barbecue deals, cookware giant Ninja is currently offering its Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill for £249.99, down £100, for a limited time. With seven cooking functions, this weatherproof appliance can also be used as a smoker and air fryer, and its compact size makes it ideal for any outdoor space, from gardens, patios and balconies to campsites. When you buy from the Ninja website, you’ll receive a free cover and stand.
Supplied with a pellet starter pack, pellet scoop and a recipe guide teaching you how to make barbecue classics, the Ninja promises “mess-free, hassle-free outdoor cooking anytime” with a wood fire that can fit up to eight burgers or 16 sausages – no charcoal, gas or flames required. It’s also available on Amazon for the same price, as well as a stylish limited edition red and black barbecue grill for £274.