Why the Donkey Tong 27" / 69cm is the Only Grill Tong You Need
The grill's fired up and the coals are perfect. Now's the time to whip out your BBQ tong, and if you have a Donkey Tong 27" / 69cm, you've got the perfect one for the job.
If you're looking for something to handle your open fire setup, well, that's what the Donkey Long Tong 32"/ 80cm is for. The Donkey Tong 27" is built specially for food. For flipping your meat without tearing it and getting your friends to always come back for seconds.
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What Makes the Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm Different?
The first thing you'll notice about the Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm is its uniquely shaped head. It grips meat without tearing it. From sausages and thick-cut steaks to chicken and pork, it moves your meat with ease.
The 27"/ 69cm length is also deliberate. It's long enough to keep your hands clear of the heat but still short enough to give you control over what you're flipping.
What is it Made From?
This long grill tong is made from 304 food-grade stainless steel. That means that it doesn't rust, doesn't warp under sustained heat, won't stain, won't corrode and won't let you down after two years of BBQs.
The handles are white oak, finished with ProNature's 0% VOC, UV-protection treatment. They won't slip when your hands are greasy. They stay cool even after the tong arm has been over hot coals for hours.
Solid brass rivets hold everything together. The tong also has a stainless steel spring for strong, consistent tension every time. We call it the Donkey's kick (Click, click).
What Are the Features?
Here's what you get with the Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm:
- Built-in bottle opener
- White oak handles
- Solid brass rivets
- Uniquely shaped head - grips meat without piercing or tearing
- Sliding lock - closes flat for easy storage
- Gift-wrapped and hand-boxed by a resident Donkey
Ready to Grill
The Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm was designed for a South African braai (The South African way to BBQ). But It also works perfectly on gas braais, charcoal, Weber kettles, Big Green Eggs, and anything else you're using to cook over heat. If it's hot and there's food involved, this tong can handle it.
This tong is especially helpful if you want to keep the fatty side of your meat directly over the heat.
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Pair It Right: Get the Donkey Combo
The Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm handles the meat while the Donkey Long Tong 32"/ 80cm handles the fire. Together, they cover every stage of open fire cooking, from lighting the first log to plating the last piece of meat. Buy them together as the Donkey Combo and you've got the complete setup.
Most people who start with one end up buying the other. Might as well start right.
FAQs About the Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm
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Is the Donkey Tong 27"/60cm for food or fire? Food. The specially shaped head grips meat without tearing it. For managing coals and fire, you want the Donkey Long Tong 32"/ 80cm with its shell-shaped head. That being said, many people use both tongs for both jobs. It all depends on your preference. |
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What's the difference between the Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm and the Donkey Long Tong 32"/ 80cm? The Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm is a BBQ tong. The Donkey Long Tong 32"/ 80cm is a fire tong. Different heads, different purposes, both built to the same standard. |
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Does it work on gas or charcoal? Yes. It was designed for wood fires, but is equally effective on gas, charcoal, Weber kettles, Big Green Eggs, and any other cooking setup. If there's heat and food involved, it works. |
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Will the Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm rust? No. 304-grade stainless steel is corrosion-resistant. Built for outdoor conditions, sustained heat, and regular use. It doesn't rust, it doesn't stain, it doesn't let you down. |
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Does the Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm come gift-wrapped? Yes. Every Donkey Tong 27"/ 69cm comes hand-wrapped and hand-boxed. Ready to hand straight over. |
