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Best BBQ grilling recipes to enjoy this summer with your family and friends, including vegetables, roasts, seafood, and more! If you're looking to hone your grilling skills, this is the perfect place to start! Choose a few recipes, and you can make an entire well-rounded meal with tasty foods hot off the grill!
Best Summer BBQ Grilling Recipes
Hey folks, summertime is just around the corner, and I am so excited that I have already dusted off the BBQ grill and cleaned the smoker!Every summer, I grill up as many tasty recipes as I can so I can share them with you all before winter rolls around, and I'm stuck back in the house.
From tender grilled vegetables to finger-licking-good BBQ chicken, if it can be cooked on the grill, I'm on it! Check out all of my favorite summertime BBQ grill recipes below!
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- Best Summer BBQ Grilling Recipes
- 1. Grilled Bok Choy
- 2. Grilled Pork Rib Tips
- 3. Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts
- 4. Grilled Corn on the Cob
- 5. Grilled Yellow Squash
- 6. Grilled Baby Back Ribs
- 7. Grilled Filet Mignon
- 8. Grilled Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper
- 9. Grilled Chicken Thighs
- 10. Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 11. Grilled Chicken Quarters
- 12. Grilled Brats
- 13. Grilled Lamb Shanks
- 14. Hawaiian Burger (with Grilled Pineapple)
- 15. Grilled Pork Steaks
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1. Grilled Bok Choy
This easy grilled bok choy features an umami Asian dipping sauce that is bursting with flavor! The tender, charred leaves of the bok choy are pretty tasty on their own, too.
Grilled Bok Choy (With Asian Dipping Sauce)
This grilled bok choy is an easy vegetable side dish you can throw on the grill while making the main course. It comes complete with an umami Asian dipping sauce that is finger-licking good. If you haven't made bok choy on the grill, it's a must-try!
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2. Grilled Pork Rib Tips
These juicy and meaty morsels of pork are seasoned to perfection with my homemade pork seasoning, BBQ sauce, and a dash of liquid smoke.
Grilled Pork Rib Tips
BBQ grilled pork rib tips are so juicy and flavorful that they're going to go straight on your list of summer grilling favorites! They are loaded with flavor from my homemade pork seasoning and a generous coating of BBQ sauce and liquid smoke. You won't be able to stop popping these tasty meaty morsels into your mouth!
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3. Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts
With a thick coating of smokey caramelized BBQ sauce, these juicy grilled chicken breasts have no shortage of flavor. The outside crisps up beautifully while the meat stays perfectly tender and juicy.
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts
These grilled BBQ chicken breasts are juicy and succulent with a flavorful dry rub seasoning and a sticky coating of caramelized BBQ sauce! You can use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or boneless, skinless, depending on your preference. It's an irresistible summer BBQ chicken recipe you'll want to make year after year!
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4. Grilled Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is the ultimate summer side dish, and it's even better when cooked on the grill! Nothing beats the slight char and smokey flavor of grilled corn on the cob.
Grilled Corn On The Cob
This grilled corn on the cob is a sweet and smokey, easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any cookout! It is smothered in a delicious melted garlic butter immediately before serving so that it is extra flavorful! It pairs great with any BBQ foods, so it will become one of your new staple recipes!
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5. Grilled Yellow Squash
For a light and delicious summer vegetable side dish, try grilling up a few slices of yellow summer squash! It cooks up in minutes and will leave you plenty of room for the main course.
Grilled Yellow Squash
This grilled yellow squash is a quick and simple way to make a delicious and nutritious vegetable side dish! It is seasoned with a simple combination of garlic salt and pepper to really let the natural flavors shine! This squash is fork-tender and will go perfect with any of your favorite BBQ dishes!
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6. Grilled Baby Back Ribs
For picture-perfect baby back ribs, the grill is the way to go! They are slathered in a mixture of BBQ sauce and liquid smoke that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, and the meat turns out ultra-tender every time.
Grilled Baby Back Ribs
These grilled baby back ribs are cooked in a foil packet to keep them fall apart tender, moist, and super juicy! They're basted with your favorite BBQ sauce and liquid smoke, then cooked until sticky and caramelized! If you're looking for a finger-licking-good rib recipe for this summer, you've found it!
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7. Grilled Filet Mignon
Whether you are craving a fancy steak dinner or you just want a super-tender steak, the filet mignon is always a great choice. With a perfect sear and just a little salt & pepper, you can have a restaurant-quality steak on the table in no time.
Grilled Filet Mignon
This grilled filet mignon is incredibly quick and easy to make and tastes like it just came from a 5-star restaurant! The meat is first seared over high heat and then allowed to finish grilling over indirect heat until perfectly cooked. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes and then enjoy your tender and flavorful meal!
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8. Grilled Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper
Red snapper has a sweet and mild flavor that is perfect for some zesty Jamaican jerk seasoning! All in all, it's a super simple and delicious seafood dinner that is ready to eat after just a few minutes on the grill.
Grilled Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper
Grilled Jamaican jerk red snapper is zesty, smoky, and slightly sweet from being basted with a flavorful jerk sauce! This easy fish dinner can be whipped up on your gas or charcoal grill in under 30 minutes, and it's always a hit! Grilled Jamaican jerk red snapper will be an instant classic for all your future BBQs!
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9. Grilled Chicken Thighs
These grilled BBQ bone-in chicken thighs are exactly what you picture when you think of homemade BBQ chicken. They have crispy skin coated in caramelized BBQ sauce and perfectly tender meat within.
Grilled Chicken Thighs
My grilled chicken thighs are so tender, juicy, and mouthwatering that they will become your new favorite thing to make any time you grill! The chicken thighs are left to absorb the dry rub straight into the meat so that the flavor will be completely incorporated throughout the entire piece! BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, and brown sugar come together to make a sweet, caramelized topping!
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10. Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
If you prefer boneless, skinless chicken thighs, these teriyaki marinated thighs are absolutely delicious on the grill! Once they have marinated overnight, they absorb all of that delicious flavor and are ready to eat after just 15 minutes on the grill.
Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
These grilled boneless chicken thighs are marinated in a tasty teriyaki chicken marinade and then grilled to perfection! Let them marinate overnight for maximum flavor, and then they'll be ready to enjoy after only 15 minutes on the grill! Pair them with your favorite sides for a complete dinner!
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11. Grilled Chicken Quarters
If you can't decide between drumsticks or thighs, you can have the best of both worlds with these grilled chicken quarters! They're seasoned with my easy BBQ Chicken rub before they get a generous slathering of BBQ sauce and liquid smoke.
Grilled Chicken Quarters
These grilled chicken quarters can be cooked to juicy perfection right on your grill in just a few minutes! A quick sprinkling of my flavorful BBQ chicken rub is all it takes to whip up this quick and easy chicken dinner. Top it off with some caramelized BBQ sauce if you'd like, or enjoy your grilled chicken quarters with some sauce on the side!
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12. Grilled Brats
Grilled brats are a must-have at any summertime cookout. Supply the buns and all your favorite hot dog toppings for an easy meal that is guaranteed to please a crowd!
Grilled Brats
My quick and delicious grilled brats are an amazingly tasty treat you can whip up in no time! Give them a quick simmer in a delicious German beer before grilling, and youâll be amazed at how something so simple can be so tasty!
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13. Grilled Lamb Shanks
These succulent grilled lamb shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender and loaded with flavor. My super simple overnight lamb marinade is all the seasoning you need!
Grilled Lamb Shanks
These grilled lamb shanks are marinated in a homemade lamb marinade and then grilled to perfection for a tasty entrée! They are easy to make and have minimal prep work involved. Of course, these delicious lamb shanks are perfect for any barbecue or get-together!
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14. Hawaiian Burger (with Grilled Pineapple)
If you haven't tried grilled pineapple, you're missing out. It brings out the sweetness of the fruit, which complements the sticky teriyaki sauce and melted provolone cheese on this Hawaiian burger beautifully.
Hawaiian Burger {Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Cheeseburger}
This easy to make Hawaiian Burger is stacked high with layers of green leaf lettuce, all ground beef hamburgers, melted cheese, grilled pineapple rings, and an amazing homemade teriyaki sauce! The incredibly tasty burger is my version of a restaurant favorite that I serve up with homemade french fries and a nice cold drink!!
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15. Grilled Pork Steaks
For an easy pork dinner, fire up the grill and grab a few pork steaks! It's easy to get a perfect sear on these tender steaks, and with just a few simple herbs and spices, they have plenty of flavor.
Grilled Pork Steaks
These grilled pork steaks are juicy and tender steaks that have been generously seasoned and seared to perfection! This delicious dinner option is perfect for any occasion, no matter the time of year. Grilled pork steaks are sure to be a recipe that your family asks for again and again!
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Best BBQ Grilling Recipes: Grilled Baby Back Ribs (+More Summer Favorites!)
Best BBQ grilling recipes to enjoy this summer with your family and friends, including vegetables, roasts, seafood, and more! If you're looking to hone your grilling skills, this is the perfect place to start! Choose a few recipes, and you can make an entire well-rounded meal with tasty foods hot off the grill!
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 487kcal
Prep 15 minutes minutes
Cooking 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 rack baby back ribs
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Πcup pork rub (see recipe or use your favorite brand)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoon liquid smoke
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Instructions
Preheat your gas grill to high heat, or set up a two-zone cooking station with briquets offset to one side. Lay out sheets of aluminum foil (use several sheets if needed) on a baking sheet to make a 'pouch'. Rinse the 1 rack baby back ribs under cool running water, then pat them dry with paper towels.
(Optional) For the most tender ribs, I recommend removing the membrane, or silverskin, on the underside of the rib bone. To do this, use a butter knife to slide under the membrane and gently lift and pull it away from the layer of fat along the bottom of the ribs.
Put your ribs on the prepared foil with the meat side facing up. If using the optional 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, brush it over the ribs before seasoning. Then, season them generously with Πcup pork rub, flip them bone side up and season generously on that side. With the meat facing downward, wrap the foil up and over the ribs and seal the pouch closed tightly.
Place the pouch of ribs on the top rack in your grill, or away from the briquettes if using. Reduce the heat to low if using a gas grill and cook for 50 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup barbecue sauce and 2 teaspoon liquid smoke. Remove the pouch of ribs from the grill and let it cool slightly before you carefully open the pouch to release the steam. Use tongs to return the ribs to the grill with the meat facing upwards.
Use a basting brush to brush the BBQ mixture over your ribs, coating it on all sides. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Flip your ribs over so that the bone is facing upwards and reapply the BBQ sauce mixture. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Continue flipping the ribs every 5 minutes(so the BBQ sauce doesn't burn)until your ribs reach your ideal internal temperature.They need to be a minimum temperature of 145ÂșF (63ÂșC), but I like to aim closer to 200ÂșF (93ÂșC) for the most tender ribs. You can apply BBQ sauce with each flip as desired.
Remove your ribs from the grill and cover them loosely with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing or serving.
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Notes
- Once you get a good, grabbable section of the silverskin membrane separated from the ribs, use a paper towel to grip it and pull it off.
- Ribs need to be a minimum of 145ÂșF (63ÂșC) to be safe per the USDA, but grilled ribs are typically 180ÂșF (82ÂșC) or higher and ideally 190-200ÂșF (88-93ÂșC) for maximum tenderness.
- If you like your ribs with some extra sweet caramelization, you can sprinkle a few tablespoons of brown sugar over the BBQ sauce near the end of cooking.
- The optional apple cider vinegar is one of my favorite ways to tenderize ribs. This is particularly beneficial if you choose not to remove the silverskin.
- To store: Leftover ribs should be placed in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: Cooled ribs can be wrapped in foil and placed in a Ziploc freezer bag, and then frozen for 4-6 months. Let the ribs defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- To reheat:Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C)and put the ribs in a baking dish with a splash of broth or water to keep them tender. Cover with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through. You can even baste with more BBQ sauce as desired. I like to uncover the ribs for the last 10 minutes of reheating so they caramelize.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg (33%) | Sodium: 870mg (38%) | Potassium: 620mg (18%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 581IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 215mg (22%) | Iron: 7mg (39%)
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Course BBQ, Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Dishes
Cuisine American
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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