Top 5 Grilling Recipes to Try for National BBQ Month
We consider you a close friend, so we’ll give you a little peek behind the curtain: we almost didn’t get this list up in time. It’s certainly not because we forgot that May is National BBQ Month (we’ve had this circled on the calendar since, well, last National BBQ Month); the simple fact is choosing just 5 BBQ recipes was pretty difficult! But we persevered, putting in the hard work to bring you the best National BBQ Month recipes. And boy, did we ever play the hits. There’s pulled pork. There’s brisket. There’s steak. There’s even turkey and — wait for it — beef tenderloin! You don’t necessarily have to try all 5 we selected, but we don’t think it’s a coincidence that the Grill Gods gave us 5 full weekends this month. Just saying.
Best National BBQ Month Recipes
Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder on a Kamado Joe Grill
For this recipe we go "Low n' Slow" on our Kamado Joe grill. This recipe is great for parties, tailgates and family meals because of the amount of meat you can cook at once, and because the leftovers are great for sandwiches, tacos or even pizza.
Ribeye Steak Grilled Directly on Charcoal, Caveman-style
Modern grills have made searing easier than ever, but there’s still something to be said for grilling a steak directly on the coals. This is a method every outdoor cooking enthusiast should try at least once in their lives, so follow the easy steps laid out by video producer Paris and return to your primal grilling roots.
Smoked Turkey on the Traeger Timberline
Smoked turkey on a pellet grill might sound like a perfect holiday recipe — and it is! — but we think it also makes a fine “why not?” recipe. Chef Tony certainly supports that decision, and he’ll help you pull it off no matter the season. With homemade injection marinade, poultry seasoning, and compound butter, guests won’t waste any time gobbling this dish down.
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Reduction
Looking for a dish to impress a date, the whole family, or a holiday crowd? Then you simply can’t go wrong with this grilled beef tenderloin recipe! As Chef Tony puts it, “a red wine reduction and beef really are a match made in heaven.” The steady heat of a kamado grill and the excellent caramelization from cast iron are an ideal pairing that aid in this recipe.
Smoked Brisket
Is there anything more unabashedly BBQ than a smoked brisket? There might be a few contenders, but none can stand in the way of this incredible brisket recipe courtesy of Grill Master Randy. Be warned: you may be shipped preemptive competition BBQ trophies just for reading this smoked brisket recipe.
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