You don’t need to have guests over to enjoy a delicious barbecue while the weather is good. Treat yourself and your family to one of our best barbecue ideas to try this summer.
From pulled pork and corn fritters to ribs and burgers, these dishes will have you dusting off the barbecue and getting stuck in no time! We’ve even included a few mouthwatering sides, so let’s get started.
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Crockpot Pulled Pork
This is an easy “dump and go” recipe – a flavorful and fall-apart pork shoulder roast slow cooked to perfection with barbecue sauce and spices. Shred your pork after it’s cooked and make it into a delicious crock pot BBQ pulled pork recipe. Serve on sandwiches or tacos for a complete dinner, or take it to a picnic!
Air Fryer BBQ Ribs
These are the best BB ribs – so tender, crispy, and flavorful but not fall-off-the-bone! It’s a super easy recipe that takes 30 minutes to make. Baby back ribs are seasoned with a simple dry rub, and then cooked in the air fryer, finally coated with a homemade sticky barbecue sauce.
Texas Burger
The state of Texas is known for its love of Tex-Mex food. Popular dishes include fajitas, nachos, and chili con carne. Another favorite dish is the Texas burger, consisting of perfectly seasoned ground beef patties topped with creamy guacamole.
Creamy Mac n Cheese
What kid doesn’t love a good plate of good ol’ mac n cheese? It is the sure way to get any child to eat at your BBQ. Plus, if you follow this recipe correctly you will have a mac n cheese dish that is perfectly rich and creamy! You may even just win over those adults too that are looking for the ultimate comfort food.
Pasta Salad
Refreshing and colorful and almost guilt-free eating. This BLT pasta salad allows you to enjoy all the yummy goodness of a BLT without the heaviness of a bun. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this fresh salad with ranch dressing, greek yogurt and mayonnaise to make it extra creamy.
Corn on the Cob
You definitely cannot attend a BBQ without serving up or eating up some corn on the cob! It is the perfect compliment to any main dish at a BBQ. Simply boil them up or throw them on the BBQ with some butter, add a dash of salt, and you are good to go! Keep in mind that they only stay warm for about 15 minutes afterwards!
Fried Rice
If you’re a fan of Asian food then Benihana Restaurant is a must-try! Some say their fried rice is their best menu item, and that’s what we’ll present to you today. Our recipe is described in one word: Irresistible!
Baked Beans
Baked Beans with Ground Beef is a Southern dish that’s made to impress. Spice it up with some bacon, BBQ sauce, bell pepper, onions and spices! Plus, the homemade sauce will give your baked beans a sweet and spicy flavor boost!
Fruit Salad
Is there anything better than delicious and refreshing? Plus, we’ll tell you to throw in some cinnamon chips for added taste! You can choose what fruits to throw into this recipe, but we suggest mango, strawberries, kiwi and pineapple. And take note, cinnamon chips cook very quickly.
Creamy Coleslaw
Craving something sweet or tangy and having a hard time deciding which one? Well here’s your solution to being able to have them both – creamy coleslaw! It gets its tang from the vinegar and sweetness from the sugar, but gets the crunch from the cabbage. A great tip for this recipe is to refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Creamy Potato Salad
Is there anything more classic than Potato Salad at BBQ? Will give you a few of ‘grandma’s’ secrets here to make your potato salad the most creamy and delicious salad you’ve ever tasted. And yes, using the right potatoes is key!
Grilled Corn Salad
Palate-pleasing, need I say more? How about easy on the eyes? This dish is the perfect combination of color and taste that will have you serving up at all of your BBQs. It is the definition of fresh, grilled corn salad that combines ingredients such as corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red bell peppers, arugula, green onions and cilantro!
Watermelon Feta Salad
Some might say this is an unexpected combination, but trust us – at least give this a try!
Four simple ingredients are all you’ll need, and ready in 10 minutes for a final product that will serve six people.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Vegan, nut-free and soy-free – this Mediterranean Quinoa salad appeals to just about anyone who falls into those categories. This salad not only comes together quickly but can stay fresh for up to four days! To add to the freshness, follow the recipe for a great homemade dressing.
Red Cabbage Slaw
Another BBQ side classic, that’s a hit time after time! And our recipe is made with no mayonnaise or sugar!! That’s right vegan, paleo and dairy free!! Don’t forget to add some sliced almonds to your finished product!!!
Corn Fritters
I guarantee when you read this recipe, you’ll say five words: ‘I have to try these!’
Tender fried balls of dough with bits of sweet corn inside. Serve them warm, and add honey or maple syrup on top.
Easy Barbeque Idea: Crockpot Pulled Pork Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder boneless or bone-in
- ½ large onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Remove the skin and trim off large chunks of fat from your pork shoulder if necessary. Rinse and then dry well with paper towels.
- In a small-medium sized bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Rub the seasonings into the pork roast.
- Add the sliced onion to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add seasoned pork shoulder roast on top.
- Pour in your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until fork tender.
- After the pork has cooked, remove it to a cutting board or plate and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Shred with 2 forks to pull the meat apart. Add more BBQ sauce if you prefer.
- Serve warm with buns or tacos.
Notes
- Leftover pork shoulder can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days, and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- If your pork shoulder is frozen, you need to thaw it in the fridge completely before adding it to the slow cooker.
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