Stocking Stuffers for BBQ Lovers, Hunters & Meat Processors: 14 Gift Ideas

For the temperature-obsessed

Every good cook depends on knowing what's happening inside the meat. A quality thermometer is one of the most useful gifts you can give anyone who smokes, grills, or processes meat.

Stelo Waterproof Folding Thermocouple Thermometer

If you want the premium pick on this list, this is it. The Escali Stelo uses thermocouple technology to give a reading in under a second, so they can check a steak or roast without letting heat escape from the grill.

• Readings in less than one second
• IPX7 waterproof for easy cleanup
• Folding stainless probe adjusts from 45° to 180°
• Rotating, backlit display works for left or right hand
• Rechargeable battery and hidden magnetic back
• Reads from -58°F to 572°F

12 Inch Probe Digital Thermometer

A 12-inch probe means they can temp a pork butt deep in the smoker without leaning over the heat. It's a practical upgrade from a standard thermometer and comes in Walton's signature orange.

• Extra-long 12" stainless probe
• Reads from -58°F to 572°F in 5 to 7 seconds
• Large hold button and bright digital display
• Waterproof with a magnetic back for storage on the grill
• Battery included, so it's ready to use right out of the stocking

For the pitmaster

These are the tools a backyard BBQ fan reaches for on every cook. None of them are expensive, but all of them make long smokes and big cookouts easier.

Walton's Smoker Soaker

Anyone who smokes brisket or pork butt knows the stall, when the meat's temperature stops climbing for hours. The Smoker Soaker is a humidity towel that sits in the water pan and adds moisture to the smoker. Higher humidity helps them push through the stall faster and keeps meat from drying out.

• Wicking material draws water up from the water pan
• Designed for fast evaporation to raise humidity
• Brings a feature of commercial smokers to home setups
• Measures 31.5" x 13"

Walton's Heat Resistant Gloves

Pulling a hot pork butt off the grate, moving cast iron, or adjusting a grill grate all call for real heat protection. These gloves keep hands safe and give a secure hold on whatever they're grabbing.

• Heat-resistant material protects hands
• Textured palm for a solid, slip-resistant grip
• Works for BBQ, cast iron, grilling, and general cooking
• Walton's logo printed on the gloves

Walton's Stainless Steel Claws

Shredding a whole pork butt with two forks takes forever. Meat claws turn pulled pork, chicken, or beef into a quick job, and they pair perfectly with the heat resistant gloves above.

• Durable stainless steel construction
• Heat resistant handles
• Great for pulled pork, chicken, and beef
• Walton's logo on the handle

Adjustable Burger Press

For the person who grinds their own burger, this press makes uniform patties in seconds. Even patties cook evenly, which means fewer burgers that are done on the outside and raw in the middle.

• Makes 1/4 lb, 1/3 lb, or 1/2 lb patties
• Forms and dispenses each patty
• Dishwasher safe (separate the parts first)
• Compact size fits easily in a stocking

Mr. Bar-B-Q Hand Held Bug Zapper

Summer cookouts come with flies and mosquitoes. This hand held zapper is a fun, easy way to keep them away from the food, and it tends to be the gift everyone wants to try first.

• Safety covering on both sides
• Activating buttons for effective zapping
• Batteries not included, so tuck a pack in the stocking too

For the meat processor

Whether they process in a home kitchen or run a shop, these picks are built for the work: grinding, stuffing, and breaking down meat.

Walton's Artisan Apron

This is a gift that looks as good as it works. The redesigned Artisan Apron is built for long days at the grinder, stuffer, or smokehouse, with leather details that make it feel like a real upgrade.

• Adjustable leather neck strap with brass rivets and grommets
• Heavyweight khaki canvas body
• Reinforced leather yoke where the straps attach
• Two-compartment front pouch for a thermometer, pen, or phone
• Screen-printed Walton's "Est. 1986" logo
• Machine washable on cold

HexArmor A6 Cut Protection Gloves

Anyone who handles a boning knife will appreciate cut protection. The A6 is thin enough to wear under nitrile gloves, so they keep their dexterity while adding a layer of safety during breakdown and trimming.

• Cut and abrasion protection
• Wear under nitrile gloves
• High dexterity polyester weave
• Sold as a pair, and each glove fits either hand
• Available in Small through 2XL

19mm Smoke Collagen Casings

If they make snack sticks, they need casings, and 19mm is Walton's most popular snack stick size. These edible casings have the heaviest wall of Walton's edible collagen line, which gives a great snap and lets them hang the sticks in the smoker.

• Edible, smoke-colored, and uniform in size
• Each strand is about 50 feet long
• 3-pack holds about 28 lb of meat
• Strong enough to hang from smoke sticks
• Pairs with a 12mm stuffing tube on Walton's stuffers

For the hunter

After a successful season, the freezer fills up fast. Good packaging protects all that hard work and keeps wild game tasting its best.

Walton's 8" x 50' Vacuum Bag Roll

A vacuum sealer is only as good as the bags in the drawer. A roll lets them cut bags to whatever length they need, from a few snack sticks to a full backstrap.

• 50 feet of bag material per roll
• 2 ply, 3 mil construction
• Compatible with all brands of vacuum sealers
• Cut to any length you need

Camo Wild Game Bag

These camo ground meat bags are made for packaging ground venison and other game. Portioned bags make it easy to pull exactly what they need for dinner, and the camo design makes them a fun gift for any hunter.

• Available in 1 lb and 2 lb sizes
• Food-grade, 2 mil thick, and freezer friendly
• Safe handling instructions printed on the bag
• Sold by the case in 100 or 1,000 count

Gifts they can give, too

For the person who already hands out homemade summer sausage every December, these casings make their gifts look as good as they taste.

Merry Christmas Gift Wrapping Casing

These festive casings feature a red, green, and white "Merry Christmas" design with a writable To and From section, so every summer sausage is ready to give with no extra wrapping.

• Holds about 1 lb of meat per casing
• 25 casings per bundle
• Stuffs to about 2.4" x 12"
• Pre-tied on one end for hanging on smoke sticks
• Non-edible, so peel before slicing

Red Santa Summer Sausage Casings

A classic holiday look with Santa Claus printed on a red casing, plus To and From fields for names. It's an easy way to turn a batch of summer sausage into gifts for neighbors, coworkers, and family.

• Holds about 1 lb of meat per casing
• 25 casings per bundle
• Stuffs to about 2.4" x 12"
• Pre-tied on one end for hanging on smoke sticks
• Non-edible, so peel before slicing