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My dad loves to get behind the BBQ. It's always been a summer ritual – as soon as the sun starts to shine you can see him scrubbing up the grill ready to get cooking.It's also made buying Father's Day gifts pretty easy. This year it lands on June 21 and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't getting a little worried I'd got him everything he could possibly need for his grill. Fortunately, after some fiery online browsing, I've found some fresh picks that'll be perfect.So, I've compiled a list of the 12 BBQ essentials that are perfect for dads, including some of my all-time favorites as well as new gifts ready for this year (and beyond). If you're thinking about getting the dad in your life a present prime for a summer of grilling, then here are some of the items I'd recommend, starting from just $9.Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. More from Tom's GuideIKEA's new wireless charger looks like a donut and costs $9, but it's surprisingly capableI just upgraded my home with these 5 IKEA itemsHow to paint your IKEA furniture for a flawless finish — decorating experts share their top tips