A great many Americans would probably agree with William Geist when he said, “I am a man. Men cook outside…That’s the way it is and always has been, since the first settlers of Levittown. That outdoor grilling is a manly pursuit has long been without question. If this wasn’t firmly understood, you’d never get men to put on those aprons with pictures of dancing wienies and things on the front…”

So men love to cook outdoors, and because outdoor grilling is the accepted manly occupation, it’s obviously alright for men to don the barbecue gear with pride, especially the barbecue apron. And because the barbecue apron is a welcome piece of apparel worth every griller’s spare ribs, it makes a great gift idea, especially if the apron has a witty “Smoking Hot” or “Natural Born Griller” emblazoned on the front. The graffiti on the barbecue aprons is varied and can even be suited to different types of barbecue. For a host who is doing a charcoal barbecue, you can have the apron that says it all: “Do you smell something burning?’

Apart from bringing out the humorous wordsmith, the barbecue apron also has a number of practical uses. It keeps the grease and the stains off the clothes. If you are gifting an apron, remember to pick material that is easy to wash and does not hold the stains.

Barbecue aprons have other advantages as well. Several aprons are designed with pockets that can hold grilling tools and oven mitts for the griller to reach out to quickly. Also, some varieties of aprons are made out of fabric that is slightly thick and can protect the wearer from the heat of the grill. Some aprons provide even more safety, being made out of flame-retardant fabric; obviously a bonus when cooking so close to a grill.

What’s more, if your host is forgetful, gift him a barbecue apron with retractable oven mitts. These come with a pair of heat-resistant mitts permanently attached.

Barbecue aprons come in a variety of styles. A simple waist apron keeps the sauce off the trousers and doesn’t get in the way, while a full-length apron can completely defend against all barbecue dirt of all kinds.

Held each fall in the Jack Daniels distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, the Jack Daniels Barbecue is a serious fight. Everyone who competes here has beaten at least 50 other teams in barbecue competitions at state levels. Whatever the results of the barbecue might be, the event is undoubtedly enjoyed by all, especially the spectators, who get to sample all the gourmet products.

So what barbecue apron will you be donning this cookout season? Will it be waist size, or full length? Will it be a basic apron or will it also hold your tools handy for you? Flame-resistant or not? And above all, what’s it going to say? “Real Men Fry Turkeys” or “Dude with the Food”? Pick, for there is a universe of aprons out there!

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