9 BBQ Gifts for the Guy by the Grill

Does your guy dip into a depression when grilling season ends? Perk him up with this easy-to-clean indoor grill. (amazon.com, $35.99)

We're guessing if your guy is a lover of the grill, he's also a sports fan. Maybe even a fanatic? If that sounds familiar, meet the BBQ Guys. Their Website includes everything from this University of Michigan Wolverines branding iron to full-on tricked-out grills embellished with team logos. Equally great for tailgate time or the off-season. (bbqguys.com, $35.99)

If your man prides himself on his smokin'-hot grill skills, then he'll devour this unique book from Grand World Champion pitmaster Mike Mills. Peace, Love, and Barbecue: Recipes, Secrets, Tall Tales, and Outright Lies from the Legends of Barbecue shares behind-the-scenes stories about the world of barbecue and — most importantly — reveals the prize-winning recipes of many BBQ masters. (barnesandnoble.com, $17.96)

Does your man settle for nothing but the best? Any meat-loving man would be impressed by this high-end burger kit, which includes two 8-ounce Wagyu beef patties, two foie gras slices, and one 3-ounce container of black truffle butter, as well as recipe instructions. (dartagnan.com, $44.99)

Take all your kitchen appliances and toss them into one unit and you have the 7-in-1 Grill. This gizmo can steam, deep-fry, smoke, boil, grill, and mmm, what else? Oh — your flame can be propane powered or charcoal. Pretty cool. (masterbuilt.com, $179.99)

With one little dusting, the master of the meat can turn those sirloins and ribs into gourmet creations. The four flavors — Chile Lime, Spicy Chipotle, Potlatch Seasoning, and Smokehouse rub — marry well with pork, beef, fish, and poultry. (williamssonoma.com, $27.95)

Grilling geeks will appreciate the accuracy of Oregon Scientific's Talking Meat Thermometer. If for some reason his grill gets a little too smoky, this audible gadget will come in handy. (amazon.com, $51.93)

As its name so proudly proclaims, the VCR holds two whole chickens — up to 5 pounds each — upright as it roasts. This heavy-duty, stainless-steel roaster has a center reservoir that holds beer, wine, or other savory liquids, which adds flavor and moisture to the chicken as it cooks. (You could also use water, but why?) This particular beer chicken roaster stands out from the rest thanks to removable cones, which allow you to reconfigure the pan as a grill-top skillet for side dishes. (williamssonoma.com, $49.95)