11 of the Best Barbecue Recipes to Grill this Summer

With Memorial Day Weekend quickly approaching, we know that summer is right around the corner. Tan lines, sunshine, and best of all…outdoor barbecues!

Feeding a larger crowd can take a lot of time and energy to prepare. From creating a menu, to food shopping, and then eventually cooking it all. We are here to make things a little easier for your family and friend gatherings.

Take a look below at some barbecue recipes that will definitely please any crowd.

• Grilled Chicken Kabobs

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  1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 small zucchini cut into 1 inch slices, 1 red onion cut into 1 inch pieces, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.

• Grilled Pizza

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  1 ball pizza dough (about 1 pound), store-bought or homemade, 1/2 to 1 cup tomato sauce, store-bought or homemade, cheese such as torn mozzarella, grated Asiago or Swiss, and grated Parmesan, toppings such as herbs, thinly sliced vegetables, pepperoni and salami, prosciutto, chopped greens such as kale, or diced tomatoes, and olive oil.

• Baby Back Ribs

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  1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste, 3 pounds baby back pork ribs, and 1 cup barbeque sauce.
• Grilled Veggies

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  3 red bell peppers, seeded and halved, 3 yellow squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles, 3 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles, 3 eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles, 12 cremini mushrooms, 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, 12 green onions, roots cut off, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves.

• Grilled Chicken Wings

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  FOR THE WINGS - Zest of 1 lemon, 2 tsp. kosher salt, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. dried thyme, 1/4 tsp. cayenne, 2 lb. chicken wings, and Vegetable oil, for grill. FOR THE SAUCE - 1/2 c. mayonnaise, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 tsp. horseradish, 2 tsp. freshly chopped chives, and 1 tsp. hot sauce.

• Grilled Cheese Dogs

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  4 hot dog buns, 2 tbsp. butter, softened, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. onion powder, 4 hot dogs, split lengthwise, 3 c. shredded cheddar, and 4 green onions, sliced.
• Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders

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  1 Pork Shoulder , smoked and pulled, 2 packages King's Hawaiian Rolls, sliced in half, 1/2 cup pickled onions, 3 tbsp Squeeze Butter, 3 tbsp bbq sauce, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

• Barbecued Burgers

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  SAUCE - 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 teaspoons prepared mustard, 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

• Grilled S’mores

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  4 graham crackers, halved , 1 ounce bar semisweet chocolate, broken into 4 pieces, and 4 large marshmallows.

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For further instructions, check out each individual recipe below!

• Grilled Chicken Kabobs
• Barbecued Burgers
• Grilled Chicken Wings
• Grilled Pizza
• Grilled Vegetables
• Grilled Cheese Dogs
• Baby Back Ribs
• Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders
• Grilled S’mores

So uncover those grills, clean them off, and get to it!