Steak Lovers, Listen Up—You Need This Custom Branding Iron for Grilled Meats
Updated: Jun. 01, 2023
Nothing says, "I'm the grill master behind this feast!" more than a custom branding iron.
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If there’s one thing professional and amateur chefs agree on, it’s this: Grill marks are gorgeous. Sure, those seared lines on meat, fish, poultry and even veggies are more about aesthetics than taste, but as any foodie will attest, we eat with our eyes first.
What’s more dazzling than diamond-shaped grill marks? How about a personalized branding iron that sears a monogram on a sizzling steak? If you’re looking for the best gift for the grill master in your life, we found it on Etsy.
What is a custom branding iron?
This handmade personalized branding iron features a slender stainless steel rod attached to a wooden handle. At the end of the rod are two to three (your choice) letters, also in stainless steel.
The rod might seem delicate, but this iron is built for fire. Heat the monogram using a butane torch—though the open flame of your charcoal grill or gas grill will do just fine—and press it down firmly on whatever meat you’re grilling just before you serve it.
We can’t say for sure whether hamburgers with the grill master’s monogram on it will taste better—we just know they’ll look better! You can even use it to brand letters on wood and leather. The stainless steel cleans up quickly with just some soap and water, and there’s no reason to worry about rust.
Why I Love It
We’ve all known Etsy as the home of awesome and eclectic gifts, but custom branding irons? Yep, you can get one there, too. This custom grilling gadget is a terrific gift (and Father’s Day is just around the corner). Once you place your order, the shop gets to work crafting the two or three letters of our choice in stainless steel.
This made-to-order custom branding iron is just $45 (plus shipping), but there are options to upgrade. You can add on a wooden plank—branded with the same letters—to display it for $70. You could choose a pine gift box or even a steak plate—both will also be monogrammed—for $75 each. Can’t decide? Order the monogrammed branding iron with all three accessories for just $125.
But Don’t Take My Word For It!
The Etsy shop behind this custom branding iron has nearly 4,000 five-star ratings. Customers tout the superior quality of the product and the speed in which it was shipped.
Laura Kondrake left a five-star review for the shop, saying, “This product comes wrapped perfectly whether you are gifting or enjoying for yourself. I purchased this as a gift after I saw one that a friend has and they have had theirs for years! I really think this is such a great product for someone who has everything and loves grilling. Can’t wait to see their face when they open it and enjoy the food that gets grilled and branded.”
Becky agrees in her five-star kudos, saying, “I can’t believe how fast this arrived. My husband is going to love this gift.”
Where to Buy a Custom Branding Iron
If you want to show your favorite grill master how much you appreciate the chance to sample their fine fare, we can’t think of a better way than this personalized branding iron from Etsy. But don’t wait! Just like you’d want to take your time when enjoying a meal served by your favorite grill master, you’ll want to give the Etsy shop owner time to craft and ship this made-to-order gift (all for just $45).
Originally Published: June 01, 2023
