Chef shares tips, new gadgets perfect for summer cookouts

JACKSON, Tenn. — Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner.

It’s the unofficial mark of the summer season, as the weather tends to warm up, swimming pools open and spending time with family is a tradition.

Before you plan the family cookout, there might be a few more things to add to the shopping list.

After you pick the perfect proteins — chicken, pork, or steak — then accentuate your meal with easy side dishes to free up more time to spend with family.

Reser’s Deli Salads come in a variety of options, including potato and macaroni salad, or coleslaw.

These are ready-to-eat, so no time is wasted in the kitchen prepping side dishes.

For grilling, a few gadgets make grilling easy and enjoyable.

Food experts say grillmasters must have a burger press.

“This is a hot dog rolling rack,” demonstrated Chef Jamie Gwen. “It goes right on the grill. It makes perfection of a bacon wrapped hot dog, because they roll around perfectly.”

For more grill gadgets, recipes and inspiration, click here or here.

For local news, click here.