Quick and Easy BBQ Recipes Just in Time for Summer
Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious barbecue dishes. Here are some quick and easy BBQ recipes to try:
1. Grilled BBQ Chicken:
Marinate chicken pieces in your favorite BBQ sauce, garlic, paprika, and a touch of brown sugar for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked, turning and basting with more BBQ sauce as needed.
2. BBQ Veggie Skewers:
Thread a variety of your favorite veggies (bell peppers, onions, zucchini, cherry tomatoes) onto skewers.
Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and your favorite BBQ seasoning.
Grill until veggies are tender and slightly charred.
3. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches:
Slow-cook a pork shoulder or butt in your crockpot or smoker with BBQ rub and sauce until it’s tender and easily pulled apart.
Serve on buns with coleslaw for a classic pulled pork sandwich.
4. BBQ Shrimp Skewers:
Marinate shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, BBQ seasoning, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Thread onto skewers and grill for a few minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Grilled Corn on the Cob:
Remove the husks and silk from fresh corn on the cob.
Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grill until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
6. BBQ Portobello Mushrooms:
Remove the stems from portobello mushrooms and brush them with a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and BBQ seasoning.
Grill until they are tender and have grill marks.
7. BBQ Beef Kabobs:
Cut beef sirloin into chunks and marinate in a mixture of BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic.
Thread onto skewers with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms and grill to your desired level of doneness.
8. BBQ Grilled Pizza:
Roll out pizza dough and place it directly on the grill grates.
Brush one side with olive oil and grill until it’s slightly crispy and has grill marks.
Flip the dough, add BBQ sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, and continue grilling until the cheese is melted.
9. BBQ Salmon Fillets:
Marinate salmon fillets in a mixture of BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup.
Grill skin-side down until the fish is cooked through, basting with more sauce.
10. BBQ Vegetable Packets:
Wrap a combination of your favorite vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers) in aluminum foil. – Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with BBQ seasoning, and grill until tender.
11. BBQ Grilled Pineapple:
Slice fresh pineapple into rings and brush with a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. – Grill until caramelized and slightly charred.
Remember to keep an eye on the grill, as BBQ recipes can cook quickly, and you don’t want to overcook or burn your dishes. Enjoy your outdoor cooking and the flavors of summer!