How to Clean Your Dutch Oven (and Why You Maybe Shouldn’t!)

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My mom is shucking corn and my dad is grilling up the star of the show—juicy burgers for the family. It must be the Fourth of July. Grilling an excellent burger is fairly simple if you have the right tools. Thankfully my colleagues have tested hundreds of [grill gloves]( [grill spatulas]( [grill tongs]( [instant-read thermometers]( and more to find the very best gear. The first thing you’ll need for grilling the ultimate burger is—you guessed it—a reliable grill. After reading our review of [Gas Grills,]( I purchased my colleague [Lisa McManus’s top-rated grill]( and never looked back. It’s easy to use and consistently puts a crisp, brown crust on burgers and steaks. Don’t have the space for a full-size gas grill? [We have you covered there too](. If you’re looking for a truly superior burger this year, [grind your own sirloin burger blend]( no special equipment needed. 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