Summer is officially here, and that means one thing: it's time to fire up the grill, invite the neighbors over, and make some memories in the backyard. But before you start planning the menu, let's talk about the unsung hero of every great cookout — your Mason jars.
We know what you're thinking. Mason jars are for canning, not cookouts. Think again. With the right accessories, your trusty jars transform into versatile, beautiful, and surprisingly practical BBQ tools that'll have your guests asking, "Wait, where did you get that?"
That's exactly why we put together the Backyard BBQ Bundle — everything you need to take your outdoor entertaining game from "just fine" to genuinely impressive. Let's break down each accessory and why it earns its place at the picnic table.
The Backyard BBQ Bundle includes:
- 2 Food Grade Pump
- 1 Regular mouth and 1 Wide Mouth Silicone Oil Cruet Lids
- 4 Regular Mouth Spice Lids
- 4 Wide Mouth Spice Lids
- 1 Gray Pour & Store Carry Loop Lid
- 1 Gray Pour & Store Pitcher Lid
- 1 Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Juicing Lid
- 1 Regular Mouth Stainless Steel Cocktail Lid
- 1 Regular Mouth Grater Lid
- 1 Wide Mouth Grater
Food Grade Dispenser Pumps
Let's start with the condiment situation, because honestly, the condiment situation at most BBQs is a disaster. Squeezing ketchup from a half-empty bottle, digging a knife into a communal mayo jar, mustard dripping down the side of everything — it's chaotic, it's messy, and it's kind of gross.
Enter the Food Grade Dispenser Pump. Pop one onto a regular or wide mouth Mason jar filled with ketchup and another onto one loaded with your homemade garlic aioli, and suddenly you've got a condiment station that looks like it belongs at a restaurant. One clean pump and you're done — no drips, no mess, no double-dipping knives.
The bundle includes two pumps, which means you can dedicate them to your two most-used thick condiments. We love ketchup and mayo, but homemade ranch, BBQ sauce, and honey mustard are strong contenders. The pumps work beautifully with thicker sauces and condiments, making them infinitely easier to dispense than wrestling with a squeeze bottle that alternately does nothing and then explodes.
Why they’re great for BBQs:
· Create a clean, organized condiment station
· Reduce mess and sticky countertops
· Make it easier for guests to customize burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches
Perfect for homemade sauces and dressings
Pro tip: Fill your condiment jars the night before so they're chilled and ready when the first guests arrive.
Silicone Oil Cruets
Every pitmaster worth their salt (and pepper, and garlic powder) knows that oil is essential at the grill. Whether you're brushing down the grates before cooking, drizzling olive oil on vegetables before they hit the heat, or finishing a piece of grilled fish with a light pour of herb-infused oil, you need a controlled, mess-free way to do it.
The Silicone Oil Cruet Pour Lids fit right onto your Mason jars and give you a clean, controlled pour every time. No more wrestling with giant bottles of olive oil or accidentally soaking your veggies when you just wanted a light drizzle. The silicone tip makes it easy to control the flow, and when you're done, it seals up tightly so nothing leaks.
Having two means you can keep one filled with a neutral oil for the grill and one with something more flavorful — think a garlic herb oil or a chili-infused olive oil for drizzling on finished meats and veggies. They're equally wonderful for apple cider vinegar, balsamic glazes, homemade marinades, and salad dressings you want to pour precisely.
Why they’re great for cookouts:
· Store oils, vinegars, and marinades conveniently
· Prevent spills and over-pouring
· Keep grilling essentials within easy reach
· Ideal for outdoor cooking stations
Pro tip: Make an herb-infused oil a few days before the BBQ and let it steep right in the jar. When you're ready to cook, just pop on the cruet lid and you're ready to drizzle.
Stainless Steel Spice Shaker Lids
Eight spice shaker lids. Eight. That sounds like a lot until you're hosting a backyard cookout and realize you need salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, a custom dry rub, and homemade ranch mix (you saw our recipe, right?) — all at once, all within reach.
The Stainless Steel Spice Shaker Lids come in both regular and wide mouth sizes, so they'll fit whatever jars you have on hand. Each lid has four hole configurations designed for different textures and flow rates, meaning coarse sea salt shakes out just as beautifully as fine cayenne.
There's something deeply satisfying about a row of matching Mason jars lined up on the table, each filled with a different seasoning and labeled with a chalkboard tag. It looks intentional, it looks gorgeous, and it's genuinely functional — guests can customize their food and you can season with precision right at the grill.
The stainless steel construction means these are durable, rust-resistant, and easy to clean — far better than the plastic tops that come with most store-bought spice bottles.
Why they’re perfect for BBQ season:
· Keep spices organized and ready to use
· Apply seasoning evenly across meats and vegetables
· Create custom rub blends in advance
· Make seasoning stations easy to transport outdoors
Pro tip: Fill a few jars with pre-blended dry rubs so guests can season their own corn, burgers, or chicken before it hits the grill. It becomes an interactive, personalized experience everyone loves.
Pour & Store Shake Lid with Carry Loop
The Pour & Store Shake Lid with Carry Loop is one of those accessories that seems simple until you realize how many things it solves at once.
If you're doing a low-and-slow smoke, use this jar to mix and store your mopping sauce. The leak-proof seal means you can prep it the night before, toss it in the fridge, and bring it straight to the pit without any transferring. The carry loop makes it easy peasy to transport!
It also doubles as a great salad dressing shaker — fill it with your homemade balsamic vinaigrette, shake right before serving, and drizzle over the side salad. The loop handle means you can hang it on a hook or clip it to a cooler handle so it's always within reach.
Why you’ll love it:
· Easily carry sauces, marinades, dressings, or drink mixes
· Leak-resistant design helps prevent spills
· Great for camping trips, tailgates, and potlucks
· Convenient grab-and-go functionality
Pro tip: Label these jars with masking tape and a marker so guests know what's inside. Mystery sauce is fun in theory, less fun in practice.
Pour & Store Pitcher Lid with Handle
Every backyard cookout needs a great drink situation, and the Pour & Store Pitcher Lid with Handle turns any Mason jar into a charming, functional pitcher that's perfect for summer beverages.
Fill a large jar with fresh-squeezed lemonade (with your new juicing lid!) or sweet tea (have you seen our cold brew coffee and tea filter kit?!), add this lid, and you've got a drink station that looks like it came out of a Southern Living photoshoot. The handle makes pouring comfortable and controlled — no slipping, no awkward two-handed gripping of a cold, condensation-slicked jar.
Because Mason jars are glass, they keep drinks cold longer than plastic pitchers and don't absorb flavors or odors. They're also much easier to clean thoroughly (our Pour and Store lids are dishwasher safe!). And the pour spout design means you can tilt and pour without ice or fruit slices tumbling out.
This lid is also wonderful for batched cocktails — a jar of pre-mixed sangria or a fruity punch is incredibly easy to serve with this handle, and it looks absolutely stunning on a table.
Why it’s a summer favorite:
· Easy pouring with less mess
· Perfect for homemade beverages
· Keeps drinks covered between refills
· Adds a charming rustic touch to any outdoor table
Pro tip: Freeze a handful of fresh mint leaves or lemon slices in ice cubes beforehand and use them in your pitcher. They keep the drink cold and look beautiful as they melt.
Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Juicing Lid
Fresh juice at a cookout sounds like a lot of effort — until you have the Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Juicing Lid, which turns a wide mouth Mason jar into a fully functional juicer. Press halved citrus right down onto the reamer, squeeze, and the juice strains directly into the jar below - no pulp or seeds!
This is a summer game-changer for a few reasons. Fresh lemon and lime juice elevate nearly every BBQ dish — marinades, coleslaws, grilled corn, guacamole, and cocktails all taste dramatically better with fresh-squeezed juice than the stuff from a bottle. And at a cookout, you're typically making things in volume, so having a juicer that catches directly in a jar makes the whole process faster and cleaner.
It's also great for making fresh lemonade on the spot, squeezing citrus for a signature cocktail, or finishing a piece of grilled fish with a squeeze of fresh lemon. The stainless steel construction is durable and easy to rinse clean between uses.
Why it’s ideal for outdoor entertaining:
· Make fresh lemonade in minutes
· Add fresh lime juice to tacos and grilled seafood
· Create homemade marinades and dressings
· Reduce dishes by juicing directly into the jar
Pro tip: Set this out as a "fresh juice station" with a bowl of halved lemons, limes, and oranges. Guests who want fresh juice for their drinks can squeeze their own — it becomes a conversation piece and a crowd-pleaser.
Regular Mouth Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Lid
A BBQ without cocktails is just a cookout. Elevate yours with the Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Lid, which transforms a regular mouth Mason jar into a proper cocktail shaker — complete with a strainer built right into the lid.
Mason jar cocktails are a whole aesthetic on their own, and for good reason. They're casual, fun, and feel right at home in a backyard setting. With this lid, you can shake up individual cocktails for guests right at the table — a fresh margarita, a whiskey sour, a summer gin spritz — without needing a separate bar kit.
Perfect for:
· Margaritas
· Mojitos
· Whiskey sours
· Sangria mixers
· Mocktails and sparkling fruit drinks
Pro tip: Pre-batch your cocktail base (spirits, citrus, sweetener) in a large jar and keep it chilled. Then guests can add their own ice and shake individual servings to order — it's interactive, fun, and cuts down on your work as the host.
Grater Shredder Lids
Here's the accessory that surprises people the most: the regular and wide mouth Grater Shredder Lids. These fit right on a Mason jar and let you grate cheese, vegetables, ginger, garlic, and more directly into the jar below — no separate bowl, no mess scattered across the cutting board.
At a BBQ, this is more useful than you might expect. Freshly grated cheese for the burger bar? Done. Finely grated garlic for a finishing butter? No problem. Zested lemon for a citrus marinade? The jar catches every bit of it.
Having both the regular and wide mouth versions means you've got options depending on what you're grating and how much you need. The grater is sharp, the fit is secure, and cleanup is as simple as rinsing the lid (or popping it in the dishwasher) and dumping the contents out of the jar.
This is the kind of tool that seems like a nice extra until you use it, and then you wonder how you ever prepped food without it.
Why they’re perfect for BBQ menus:
· Grate cheese for burgers and baked potatoes
· Prepare fresh garnishes for tacos and sandwiches
· Minimize dishes and cleanup
Pro tip: Set up a "build your own burger" station with jars of freshly grated cheddar, pickled jalapeños, and shredded lettuce prepped with the grater lid. The presentation is beautiful and guests love customizing their own.
The Backyard BBQ Bundle Is a Summer Entertaining Essential
The best cookouts are the ones where hosts spend less time managing clutter and more time enjoying their guests. The Backyard BBQ Bundle turns your Mason jars into a complete outdoor entertaining system for storing, mixing, serving, seasoning, juicing, and pouring.
From homemade rubs and marinades to fresh lemonade and signature cocktails, these accessories help streamline every part of the BBQ experience. Whether you’re grilling for two or hosting the entire neighborhood, you’ll have everything you need to stay organized, creative, and ready for summer fun.
This season, give your Mason jars a promotion—from pantry storage to backyard BBQ MVP.
Ready to upgrade your cookout? Grab the Backyard BBQ Bundle here — and don't forget, jars not included (but you probably already have plenty).
