Top 20+ Summer BBQ Recipes
These delicious summer recipes will have you firing up the grill all season long! From simple main dishes for a crowd to the best steak EVER, we've got all the side dishes, desserts, and even cocktails ready and waiting for you here to be the star of your next cookout.
Steaks
Nothing is like a REALLY great steak at a cookout. Here are a few of our all-time favorite steaks!
- Traeger Grilled Porterhouse
- Traeger Grilled Skirt Steak
- Grilled Flank Steak
- Grilled Wagyu Hanger Steak
- Bachan's Smoked Flank Steak
- Perfect Grilled Tomahawk Steak
- Filet Mignon with Whiskey Garlic Shrimp Sauce
- Traeger T-Bone Grilled Steak Recipe
- Reverse-Seared Flat Iron Steak Recipe
- Pellet Grill Picanha Recipe
- Traeger Ribeye
- Traeger Grilled New York Strip
Main Dishes for a Crowd
Sometimes you just want to make ONE big thing to feed them all, instead of trying to juggle a bunch of individual main proteins during a meal.
These dishes are great for feeding a big crowd, and some of them can be made in advance too.
Chicken
I think chicken is largely underrated when it comes to good barbecue. Some of my very favorite recipes to make in the summer feature our small feathered friends, the ever-versatile, chicken.
More great grilled chicken recipes here!
Fish
Grilled fish is an incredible option for those fresh catches you're reeling in. Here are a few of our favorites.
Seafood
MMMMhmmmmm. Don't forget to break out the shrimp, lobster, and crab now and again!
Best BBQ Sides
Cheesy, buttery, crispy-skinned twice baked potatoes are on the menu today and you're going to love how they taste!
Traditional deviled eggs get a trip into the pellet grill for the ultimate deviled egg experience.
This smoked macaroni and cheese has smoked cheese in it, and is finished off on your wood-fired grill! Just enough smoke to make it interesting.
This Greek Pasta Salad is unlike any you've ever had! We use plain Greek Yogurt, sour cream, and a touch of mayo to add some creaminess, and Greek Chicken + Greek Chicken Marinade for a blast of flavor. My new favorite pasta salad!
Homemade Smoked Baked Beans are a tangy, delicious side dish for any table! You're going to want to make extras because people are going to want to take home these leftovers!
Skip the pre-made coleslaw dressing and mix up a batch of your own! This coleslaw is tangy, sweet, and if you are smart it'll have a kick of horseradish in it too.
This classic potato salad recipe is simple, and my favorite version of the ever-popular salad made from potatoes!
