The Best Summer BBQ Recipes Everyone Will Love

Recipe 1: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ingredients 

* 1 tbsp. ground cumin 

* 1 tbsp. ground paprika 

* 1 tbsp. ground black pepper 

* 1 tbsp. salt 

* 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 

* 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder 

* 1 tbsp. brown sugar 

* 2 cups water 

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 

Mix together the ground cumin, ground paprika, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Rub the mixture over the pork shoulder. Pour the apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker.

Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender.

Shred the pork with a fork and return it to the slow cooker. Stir in the brown sugar and water. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

Recipe 2: Honey Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken

Ingredients 

* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

* 1/2 cup honey 

* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 

* 2 tbsp. olive oil 

* 1 tsp. dried oregano 

* Salt and pepper, to taste 

Instructions 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 

Mix together the honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and oregano in a bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brush the honey balsamic glaze over the chicken.

Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Recipe 3: Slow Cooker Honey Lime BBQ Chicken

Ingredients 

* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

* 1/2 cup honey 

* 1/4 cup lime juice 

* 2 tbsp. olive oil 

* 1 tsp. chili powder 

* Salt and pepper, to taste 

Instructions 

Preheat the slow cooker to low heat. 

Mix together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, and chili powder in a bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the honey lime BBQ sauce over the chicken.

Cover and cook for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Recipe 4: Grilled BBQ Ribs

Ingredients 

* 4 bone-in pork ribs 

* 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 

* 1 tbsp. olive oil 

* 1 tsp. smoked paprika 

* Salt and pepper, to taste 

Instructions 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 

Mix together the BBQ sauce, olive oil, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Brush the BBQ sauce over the ribs. 

Grill the ribs for 6-8 minutes per side or until the ribs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Recipe 5: Grilled Honey Lime Chicken

Ingredients 

* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

* 1/4 cup honey 

* 1/4 cup lime juice 

* 2 tbsp. olive oil 

* 1 tsp. chili powder 

* Salt and pepper, to taste 

Instructions 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 

Mix together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, and chili powder in a bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brush the honey lime sauce over the chicken.

Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Recipe 6: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients 

* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

* 1/2 cup lime juice 

* 2 tbsp. olive oil 

* 1 tsp. chili powder 

* Salt and pepper, to taste 

* Tortillas 

* Salsa 

* Guacamole 

* Sour cream 

Instructions 

Preheat the slow cooker to low heat. 

Mix together the lime juice, olive oil, and chili powder in a bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the lime juice mixture over the chicken.

Cover and cook for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Serve the chicken on tortillas with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Recipe 7: Grilled Chicken Wings

Ingredients 

* 2 lbs. chicken wings 

* 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 

* 1 tbsp. olive oil 

* 1 tsp. smoked paprika 

* Salt and pepper, to taste 

Instructions 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 

Mix together the BBQ sauce, olive oil, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper. Brush the BBQ sauce over the chicken wings.

Grill the chicken wings for 6-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Recipe 8: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

Ingredients 

* 1 tbsp. ground cumin 

* 1 tbsp. ground paprika 

* 1 tbsp. ground black pepper 

* 1 tbsp. salt 

* 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 

* 4 lbs. boneless pork shoulder 

* 1 tbsp. brown sugar 

* 2 cups water 

* Tortillas 

* Shredded lettuce 

* Shredded cheese 

* Salsa 

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 

Mix together the ground cumin, ground paprika, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Rub the mixture over the pork shoulder. Pour the apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker.

Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender.

Shred the pork with a fork and return it to the slow cooker. Stir in the brown sugar and water. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

Serve the pulled pork on tortillas with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and salsa.

Recipe 9: Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients 

* 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 

* 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 

* 1 tbsp. olive oil 

* 1 tsp. smoked paprika 

* Salt and pepper, to taste 

Instructions 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 

Mix together the BBQ sauce, olive oil, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Brush the BBQ sauce over the shrimp. 

Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 6-8 minutes per side or until the shrimp is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Recipe 10: Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients 

* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

* 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 

* 1 tbsp. olive oil 

* 1 tsp. smoked paprika 

* Salt and pepper, to taste 

* Hamburger buns 

* Sliced onions 

* Sliced tomatoes 

* Lettuce 

* Cheese slices 

Instructions 

Preheat the slow cooker to low heat. 

Mix together the BBQ sauce, olive oil, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken. 

Cover and cook for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Serve the pulled chicken on hamburger buns with sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese slices.

Recipe 11: Grilled Chicken Breast with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients 

* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

* 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 

* 2 cloves garlic, minced 

* 1/4 cup olive oil 

* 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 

* 1 tsp. salt 

* 1/2 tsp. black pepper 

Instructions 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 

Mix together the parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brush the chimichurri sauce over the chicken. 

Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Recipe 12: Grilled Cheeseburgers with Bacon

Ingredients 

* 1 lb. ground beef 

* 4 slices cheddar cheese 

* 4 hamburger buns 

* 4 slices bacon 

* Ketchup 

* Mustard 

Instructions 

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a patty and season with salt and pepper. Grill the patties for 6-8 minutes per side or until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.

Assemble the burgers by placing a cheese slice on each patty. Top each patty with a slice of bacon. Place the burgers on the buns and top with ketchup and mustard.

Serve immediately.