Our Most Popular Barbecue Recipes of All Time

It’s hard to beat a classic burger, so it feels only right that this beef burger is our most popular barbecue recipe of all time. The secret is adding a little water to the patties, which ensures they stay super moist and yields a seriously juicy burger.

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What’s a barbecue without the sides? It may come as a surprise that the runner-up for most popular barbecue recipe is for Brussels sprouts, but once you try these you’ll know why. Tossed with buttery chorizo sausage and drizzled with a lime crema and tangy vinaigrette, these are worlds apart from the boiled Brussels you grew up eating.

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It’s easy to forget that you can make dessert on the barbecue, too! This super simple, three-ingredient sweet summer treat will be your new go-to dessert for any summer soiree. The best part is, you don’t have to turn on the oven!

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You haven’t tried BBQ salmon until you’ve tried this cedar planked, maple syrup glazed twist on the classic protein. With just six ingredients, you’ll be shocked at how easy yet impressive this BBQ salmon recipe is.

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Inspired by Thai and Vietnamese flavours, this sticky-sweet BBQ chicken recipe is oh-so flavourful. Marinated in a saucy mix of fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and other aromatics and then grilled to umami perfection, these chicken thighs pair beautifully with a cold noodle salad.

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Frybread is an Indigenous cuisine staple, and this clever recipe from Sharon Bond reimagines the flat, doughy bread as a taco shell! Fully loaded with BBQ chicken and a quick homemade pebre (Chilean style salsa), this is not your average taco.

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This grilled halloumi salad is sure to become your new favourite vegetarian grilling recipe. The squeaky, salty cheese is perfect for grilling because it has a high melting point so it can be easily grilled or fried. The creamy flavours of the cheese pair wonderfully with the fresh flavours of this tangy salad.

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If you’re looking to capture the kebab flavours of your favourite Afghan restaurant, look no further than this super popular recipe from Afghan Kitchen, as featured on Big Food Bucket List. Tender chicken breast is marinated in the chef’s special spice blend, then grilled on a skewer to perfection for the ultimate BBQ chicken recipe.

Peach season just so happens to coincide with barbecue season, making this delightful salad the perfect thing to make in peak of summer. Grilling peaches on the barbecue brings out their sweetness, which beautifully contrasts the creamy burrata and fresh mint.

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Everyone needs a solid BBQ ribs recipe in their repertoire, and this classic recipe was featured on Big Food Bucket List for good reason: it belongs on everyone’s grill this summer! This recipe is made in the oven, but can easily be adapted to the barbecue by just placing the roasting pan on the grill rack instead.

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