Barbecue Recipes

Any time is a great time for a barbecue. We have the tastiest barbecue recipes to make your barbecue an event to remember. The best barbecues are casual, easy to pull together, and provide great food and a reason to hang out outdoors and eat.

If you are planning a barbecue as a party, most barbecues are held in the afternoon or early evening. As it gets dark out, keep it well-lit with tiki torches, candles hung in jars, or white Christmas-tree lights strung from trees.

Here are some of our favorite barbecue recipes :

Barbecue Ribs Recipe

Ingredients :

4 pounds pork spareribs
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rum
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chile sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 dash ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Cut the ribs into individual portions and wrap in heavy duty foil.

3. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap and drain fat.

4. Place ribs in a large pan in a single layer.

5. In a bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar,  soy sauce, rum, Worcestershire sauce, chile sauce, mustard, garlic, and pepper.

6. Coat the spareribs with sauce and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.

7. On a grill that has been preheated on medium, set the grate about four inches from the burner and brush with oil.

8. Cook the ribs on the grill for 30 minutes, basting frequently with the marinade.

Chili-Lime Chicken Kabobs Barbecue Recipe

Ingredients :

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder 
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
kabob skewers

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar,  olive oil, and lime juice. Season with paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder,  salt,  cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

2. Place the boneless chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish with the sauce mixture and coat well.

3.  Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

4. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat and brush the grate with oil.

5. Place the marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Ingredients :

1 cup butter
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer 
salt and pepper to taste
1 (4 pound) whole chicken

Directions:

1. Preheat the grill for low heat.

2. In a small skillet melt 1/2 cup  of the butter. Mix in  1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic salt, salt and pepper.

3. Pour out 1/2 the beer, leaving the rest in the can.

4.  Add the other 1/2 cup butter, paprika, garlic salt, salt and pepper to beer can. Place on a baking sheet.

5.  Set the chicken on the beer can,with the can in the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the butter mixture.

6. Place baking sheet with chicken and beer can on the grill.

7. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180F.

Potato Salad Recipe

 Ingredients :

5 pounds red potatoes, diced
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 eggs
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill on low heat.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until slightly tender, about 15 minutes.

3. Drain the potatoes and transfer then to a large bowl.

4.  Place eggs in a medium saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil.

5. Cover and remove from heat.  Let the eggs sit in the pan of water for 10 minutes.

6. Remove and peel under cold water. 

7. Chop the eggs, the stir with green bell pepper, celery, prepared mustard, onion, mayonnaise, and white sugar into the potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

8. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Broccoli Salad Recipe

 Ingredients :

2 heads fresh broccoli
1/2 pound bacon
1 red onion
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Directions:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.

2. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.

3. Chop the broccoli  and the onion into bite size pieces. Combine with the raisins, bacon, and almonds and mix well.

4. To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar together until smooth. Stir into the broccoli mixture, chill and serve.

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