If you’re planning your next cookout, these delicious BBQ recipe ideas are sure to be a big hit, and have your guest calling you the “Greatest Grill Champ of All Time.”
What is it about food that’s cooked outside on the BBQ grill that tastes so much better than food cooked indoors in the kitchen? First of all, grilled food has crispiness and flavor that you just can’t find indoors. But also, there’s something primitive about cooking outside as our ancestors did.
After all, who can say they don’t just love the mixture of that distinctive charred flavor mixed with smokiness only a grill can deliver?
When it comes to outdoor cooking and enjoying warm, beautiful days, barbecuing is at the heart of it all. With the enticing aroma of grilled dishes in the air, it’s no wonder that people can’t wait to gather around the grill and indulge in delicious BBQ recipes. From smoky, tender meats to flavorful, charred vegetables, BBQ cuisine offers unparalleled taste and satisfaction that continues to captivate food enthusiasts around the world.
To prepare mouthwatering BBQ dishes, it’s essential to have some tried-and-true recipes on hand. By incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients, spices, and cooking techniques, one can achieve the exquisite flavors that make traditional barbecue recipes so sought after. In this article, we’ll explore some delectable BBQ recipes that will cater to a diverse range of palates and preferences.
So, whether you’re a seasoned griller or a newbie to the art of barbecuing, these recipes will arm you with the knowledge and skills to impress your family and friends at your next cookout. Prepare your taste buds and your grill, as we dive into the world of BBQ recipes that you can’t help but love.
Thankfully, these BBQ recipes deliver unique flavors and are fun to cook!
There’s nothing like taking your first bite of a juicy steak that’s fresh off the grill. The caramelized crust of the outer layer combined with the tender inside sends our taste buds to seventh heaven!
The great thing about grilling steak is that you don’t have to overcomplicate things.
Once you’ve put together your seasoning mix, cooking a steak to perfection is pretty straightforward. The main thing you have to keep in mind is your temperature, and the time it takes to cook your meat, depending on the thickness of your steak and your desired pinkness.
Just don’t forget to include some tasty bbq side dishes like grilled brussels sprouts, pasta salad, or just a nice green leaf salad.
Toppings like fresh herbs, grilled cucumber, fresh avocado, and even grilled tomato.
This is a go-to dish for when you’ve got a lot of guests coming over.
Fall off the bone ribs almost melts right in your mouth. The tender meat mixed with your savory bbq sauce will make you want to do a happy dance!
The best thing is that this dish isn’t all that hard to make. Just bring together a few bbq side dishes like macaroni salad and pasta salad to compliment your meal, and you’re ready to deliver the feast of a lifetime!
Plus, you’ve got a lot of great options for things you can put inside your tortillas in addition to steaks, such as fresh avocado, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, lime juice, Mexican blended cheese, fresh tomato salsa, and much more!
When a massive, hot, and juicy barbecued burger sits on your plate, it almost feels like it’s daring you to try and eat it – of course, we always take the challenge!
Now, this is one of the best bbq recipes for burgers out there. It uses a few more ingredients, but trust us, it’s well worth it.
The mix, which includes minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, and dried oregano, will send your taste buds to the moon and back!
And don’t forget the cheese!
But don’t just take our word for it. Give it a shot.
Once you’ve had grilled corn on the cob, it’s really tough to ever go back to boiled corn. No offense to boiled corn, but grilled corn wins hands down when it comes to fantastic flavor!
One of the keys to this recipe is grilling the fresh corn with the husk on. Believe it or not, this makes a world of difference.
For seasoning, you don’t need anything super fancy, just butter and salt. But, of course, you can always get creative with your special blend of fresh herbs and spices.
If you’re looking for one of the best new bbq food ideas out there, then try cola marinated pork ribs. We know this sounds a little weird, but trust us, this flavor will lift quite a few eyebrows (in a good way).
These ribs are nice and tender and bursting with yummy flavors that will make you savor every bite. Throw in some macaroni salad, pasta salad, or potato salad for an amazing dining experience.
The key, of course, is the recipe’s unique cola marinade. Once you’ve adequately marinated the pork, the flavor will penetrate down to the bone.
Grilled pork chops are always a crowd favorite. But when you add some sweet and tangy bbq rub, you may have yourself a situation, as your chops start disappearing off the platter!
It’s true. Everyone adores yummy, juicy pork chops straight from the grill.
This recipe combines savory and sweet flavors that will have you licking your fingers and looking for more!
For the sides, we usually go with baked potato, coleslaw, and macaroni salad.
If you’ve got peppers lying around your fridge that are about to go bad, don’t throw them out. Grill them up!
Delicious grilled bell peppers are the perfect topping for any meat dish, such as pasta salad, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, grilled fish, and especially fajitas. Or, you can have them as one of your bbq side dishes.
The thing we love about grilled bell peppers is the combination of smoky flavor and sweetness that you just can’t beat with a stick!
Looking to cut back on meat but still want a delicious bbq burger? Well, why not try making balsamic glazed grilled portobello mushroom burgers instead?
Even meat-lovers will savor this delectable dish, or you can serve the mushrooms by themselves as one of your bbq side dishes.
And try sprinkling one some pepper jack cheese.
Just make sure you marinate your mushrooms beforehand so that they can soak up more flavor.
Add yourself some brown sugar, lemon zest, and soy sauce, and you’ve got a healthy and delicious meal that goes well with any grilled vegetable and sweet potato.
Need another meat-less alternative, or are you looking for the perfect complement to your meat dish? Well, marinated bbq grilled vegetables are your solution!
This recipe uses carrots, red bell peppers, mushrooms, squash, onion, and asparagus. However, you can also throw in other veggies like tomato, cucumber, brussels sprouts, and potato, or switch them out. We love using eggplant.
For your marinade, you’ll need ingredients such as lemon juice, olive oil, and seasoning that you likely already have in your cabinet.
It seems every fast food joint and restaurant these days claims to have “the best chicken sandwich ever.” But, you can save time, money, and gas by making your own at home.
The recipe for this delicious bbq chicken sandwich includes ingredients like thick-cut bacon, onions, Colby jack cheese, and your favorite bbq sauce.
You can also add some slaw for an out-of-this-world culinary experience!
This fantastic sandwich will make you laugh at any chicken sandwich commercial.
Are you getting a bit bored with potato salad? For something different, try this BBQ chicken salad recipe. This dish is a unique spin on those $15 chipotle bowls you find at many restaurants, only it’s a fraction of the price and tastes much better!
This salad has big, juicy chunks of all-white chicken breast meat, is loaded with veggies, cheese, and is topped with savory green chili ranch dressing and bbq sauce!
There are steak kabob recipes, then about a million floors above them sit the ultimate steak kabob recipe.
You’ll think these kabobs descended from heaven as you bite into the tender, flavorful, juicy chunks of meat accompanied by generously seasoned grilled veggies like cherry tomatoes.
Now, for this recipe, you’ll want to go with ribeye cuts for that rich, beefy flavor, and be sure to wet your bamboo skewers well before putting them on the grill to prevent flare-ups.
We love having a nice, fresh salad with this meal,
Hey now, we can’t just let the meats and veggies have all the fun, can we? These delectable grilled fruit skewers make for a perfect meal or dessert.
You’ve got fruits like mango, papaya, strawberries, and pineapple all being grilled to perfection while your passion fruit sauce (made with Greek yogurt) takes this sweet skewer to a brand new world!
Bringing up the rear of our delicious kabob train are these sensational honey bacon bbq chicken kabobs.
Now, folks. This recipe had us at “bacon,” but there’s so much more! You’ve got tender, sweet, and tangy bbq chicken and perfectly grilled bell peppers all caught up between crispy bacon.
Expect lots of spectators watching you when you put these superstars on the fire!
Recommended sides include corn salad, pasta salad, macaroni salad, and baked beans.
Some of our favorite veggies to grill are zucchini and squash. These veggies are made to soak up flavor, and when you season and put them on a hot grill – magic happens.
The spices used in this recipe are nothing too fancy, just some olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder, and salt. But the flavor is anything but ordinary!
And there’s nothing wrong with sprinkling some of your favorite cheese on just for kicks.
Okay, we’ve all had some pretty terribly burnt and essential hot dogs in our lifetimes. Of course, it’s really tough to mess up grilling hot dogs, and no matter how they look, they usually taste fantastic.
But, if you want to step up from your standard condiments, this fancy grilled hot dog recipe will turn your plain jane hot dogs into a work of art!
You can use ingredients like fresh avocado, tomato, bacon, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and feta, just to name a few.
You’ll never think of hot dogs the same. We guarantee it!
Cassie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Community. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book "Healthy Eating Through the Garden" will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Cassie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.
