A potato rack also sits on top of the grill and makes it easy to bake several potatoes in a small area, and it speeds up the cooking time. They are designed to tell you the cooking temperature of your grill or, in the case of a meat thermometer, the internal temperature of the meat. Some modern have digital readouts and timers, and some are remote so that you can walk away from the grill while food is cooking, and be informed by an audible alarm when your meat is fully cooked. Long-handled cooking utensils are essential tools for outdoor cooking. They include tongs, forks, spatulas basting brushes, and grill brushes.
Rotisseries provide another dimension to outdoor cooking.
Foods are suspended above the flame and continually rotated for even, slow cooking. Because the meats are not in contact with the grill surface, natural juices and moisture aren't lost in the cooking process. Rotisserie accessories such as tumble baskets are available also. Poultry roasters allow whole chickens, game hens or turkeys to sit upright on the grill so that they cook from the inside out, resulting in a moister, more flavorful dish. Simply empty a beer or soda can and insert it into the opening at the base of the chicken.