Summer BBQs are a delightful way to enjoy the outdoors, savor delicious food, and create lasting memories with friends and family. Let’s dive into some classic and easy BBQ recipes that will make your cook out a hit. I’ll cover burgers, jalapeño poppers, and other simple dishes you can prepare on both gas and charcoal grills. 🍔🌶️

1. Classic Burgers

Burgers are the quintessential BBQ fare. Here’s a basic recipe for mouthwatering burgers:

Ingredients:

• Ground beef (80% lean)
• Salt and pepper
• Burger buns
• Toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, pickles, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Shape the ground beef into patties, season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side (adjust cooking time based on desired doneness).
4. Toast the burger buns on the grill.
5. Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings.

2. Jalapeño Poppers

Spicy, cheesy, and addictive! Jalapeño poppers are crowd-pleasers. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• Fresh jalapeño peppers
• Cream cheese
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Bacon slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
2. Fill each jalapeño half with cream cheese and sprinkle with shredded cheddar.
3. Wrap with bacon (if desired) or sprinkle bacon bits on top.
4. Grill until jalapeños are tender and cheese is melted (about 10-15 minutes)

3. Grilled Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is a summer staple. It’s easy to prepare on the grill:

Ingredients:

• Fresh corn (husks removed)
• Butter
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Brush corn with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until kernels are charred and tender (about 10-15 minutes).

4. Barbecue Chicken Skewers

These skewers are flavorful and perfect for BBQs:

Ingredients:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• BBQ sauce
• Bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks (for skewering)

Instructions:

1. Cut chicken into chunks and marinate in BBQ sauce.
2. Thread chicken, bell peppers, onions, and pineapple onto skewers.
3. Grill until chicken is cooked through (about 10-12 minutes).

5. Grilled Watermelon Salad

A refreshing side dish that’s both sweet and savory:

Ingredients:

• Watermelon slices
• Feta cheese
• Fresh mint leaves
• Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Grill watermelon slices for a few minutes on each side.
2. Arrange on a plate, sprinkle with crumbled feta and mint leaves.
3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Get out there and brush off that grill or smoker, heat it up, clean your grates and get your SMOKE ON BABY!