Summary
Start with temperature control, safe handling, and one pan or skillet for sides. Most new cooks buy accessories in the wrong order.
Buy the thermometer before the fancy cooker add-ons
Temperature knowledge changes every cook. A good instant-read is more valuable than a random pile of novelty accessories.
- Thermometer first.
- Fuel starter second.
- Gloves and a good knife next.
Add pieces that expand menu range
A skillet or pan lets you make sides, sauces, and reheats on the same cooker, which makes your whole setup more useful.
- Cast iron pulls double duty.
- Foil pans save sanity during party cooks.
- Skip anything that duplicates a tool you already trust.