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45 recipes tagged with barbecue.
4 servings Please read About Broiling and Grilling Chicken. Don’t forget that chicken can be marinated, brined, or rubbed with spices before cooking, or…
A tangy, sweet-and-spicy beer mop made with dark beer, cider vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatics. Simmered briefly, it's ideal for basting grilled or…
About 1 ½ cups This unusual barbecue sauce is specifically for grilled or smoked chicken, but it also works as a dressing for Classic Coleslaw or as a…
A tangy vinegar-based mop sauce with onion and jalapeño, seasoned with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Ideal for basting grilled or smoked…
Sweet and smoky baked beans made with canned pork and beans, smoked sausage, onions, peppers, and a blend of molasses and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect…
About 3 cups This sauce can serve as a glaze for ribs, a condiment for fried chicken, or a sauce for pulled pork.
4 to 6 servings Please read about Barbecuing. To avoid the rigmarole of removing the bird and cutting off the breast meat, you may cut the chicken into…
6 to 8 servings We prefer smoking pork with hickory wood chunks, but pecan and fruitwoods work well here, too. Please read about Barbecuing.
12 servings Though no substitute for real-deal Smoked Pork Shoulder, this indoor method is much easier and quicker. The shoulder braises in its own juices…
A classic creamy potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, celery, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for picnics and barbecues.
6 to 8 servings For a sublime variation, marinate overnight in a double recipe of the mixture for Five-Spice Ribs.
A crunchy, sweet, and tangy coleslaw perfect for barbecues and picnics. Serve as a side or on burgers.
About 2 cups Southern barbecue chefs rub spice mixtures like this one onto pork or beef before starting the long, slow cooking that will transform it into…
8 servings Whereas beef and pork barbecue are common in many regions of the United States, mutton is unique to several counties of western Kentucky, where…
8 to 10 servings In many parts of the country, “barbecue” means spice-rubbed pork shoulder, smoked over hickory until it has a rosy smoke ring…
10 to 16 servings For feeding a crowd, you can special order a whole “packer” brisket, which weighs 10 to 15 pounds and serves at least 12. Smoking whole…
About 1 ½ cups This thin, spicy vinegar mixture is used as a mop as well as a sauce for Smoked Pork Shoulder. Once shredded or chopped, the pork absorbs…
6 servings The perfect dessert for a backyard barbecue or anytime you’ve got the grill fired up.
5 or 6 servings Much less troublesome than brisket, quicker to prepare, and assuredly delicious. Do not balk at the amount of back ribs called for; their…
Slow-cooker pulled pork sandwiches are perfect for feeding a crowd. The pork shoulder is slow-cooked with oranges, apple cider, and spices until tender…
Tandoori lamb chops marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture, then grilled or barbecued until charred and juicy. Serve with rice, flatbreads, or wraps.
A classic macaroni salad with hard-boiled eggs, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Pork ribs are seasoned with a spice rub, baked until tender, then glazed with a sweet-tart blackberry sauce. This Pacific Northwest-inspired dish is…
Chicken pieces are marinated in a savory rosemary buttermilk bath, then grilled to perfection. The marinade tenderizes and flavors the meat, resulting in…
Crispy baked chicken wings coated in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce with a hint of whisky and citrus. Perfect for game day or any gathering.
Salmon fillets marinated in a sweet and smoky blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, molasses, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. The marinade infuses the…
Pork spareribs seasoned with a toasted cumin-coriander dry rub and finished with a honey barbecue sauce. Grilled low and slow until tender and flavorful.
Sticky chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy ketchup-based sauce with garam masala and honey, then grilled until charred and tender. Serve with…
Classic deviled eggs with a Southern twist, featuring a creamy filling with Dijon mustard, pickle juice, and cayenne, garnished with smoked paprika…
A creamy coleslaw with a balance of vinegar and sweetness, featuring celery seed. Perfect for summer barbecues, especially with pulled pork or ribs.
Tender St. Louis-style ribs cooked in an Instant Pot, then finished on the grill with a sweet and spicy barbecue glaze. A quick and flavorful way to enjoy…
A tropical parfait with coconut custard, fresh mango, and crumbled cookies, topped with whipped cream. Perfect for a casual backyard barbecue.
A spicy slow-cooker pork recipe inspired by South Carolina barbecue. The pork is cooked with sweet onions and a tangy, spicy sauce until tender and easily…
A flavorful stir-fry featuring extra firm tofu with a tangy, spicy sauce made from mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce, mixed with corn and…
Tender shredded beef brisket in tangy barbecue sauce, served on buns with quick creamy coleslaw. A hearty slow-cooker meal perfect for casual dinners.
These rustic baked beans are slow-cooked with bacon, barbecue sauce, and a touch of molasses for a sweet and tangy flavor. They pair perfectly with pork…
Smoked spareribs coated with a homemade spice rub and finished with a tangy ranch-barbecue sauce. The ribs are cooked low and slow until tender, then…
This Chinese barbecued pork is marinated in a savory-sweet sauce with red fermented bean curd, then roasted until tender. Serve as an appetizer or use in…
This vinegar sauce has a perfect balance of sweet and sour. It's ideal for tossing with pulled pork or mixing into Brunswick stew.
A creamy coleslaw with a tangy, slightly spicy dressing. Perfect as a side for fried chicken or pulled pork.
These lamb burgers are full of flavor and perfect for a quick barbecue. They are topped with pink pickled onions that can be made in advance.
Smoked turkey breast is shredded and served on hamburger buns with a tangy white barbecue sauce and shredded lettuce. This recipe uses a charcoal or gas…
These slow-cooker barbecue beans combine pinto and navy beans with a sweet and tangy sauce, bacon, and onion for a rich, smoky flavor. A perfect summery…
A smoky grilled potato salad with charred poblano peppers and red onion, tossed in a creamy mayo-pickle relish dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues.
This oven-roasted pulled pork is slow-cooked until tender and shredded, then tossed in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce. Serve on buns with spicy slaw for…
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