Saturday is a good day to fire up the grill, let something smoke low and slow, or put together a saucy barbecue favorite. These recipes are all actual dishes, from ribs, chicken, pork, and beef to grilled sides, tacos, sliders, and shareable bites. Pick a few for the weekend and make an afternoon of it.
Smoked Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs take on deep smoky flavor and a caramelized finish, making them a satisfying main dish for a relaxed Saturday cook.
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Barbecue Chicken Sliders

Soft slider buns filled with saucy barbecue chicken make an easy handheld dish that fits right in with a casual weekend spread.
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Dutch Oven Beer-Braised Short Ribs

Slow braising turns beef short ribs fall-apart tender while beer adds savory depth to this hearty, comforting main dish.
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Boneless BBQ Wings

Tender boneless chicken pieces coated in smoky barbecue sauce deliver all the saucy flavor of wings in an easy-to-eat form.
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Smoked Garlic Butter Prime Rib

Slow smoking gives prime rib a rich wood-fired flavor, while garlic butter keeps the beef juicy and adds a savory finish.
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Smoked Kalua Pork Recipe

Pork cooks until tender and smoky with simple Hawaiian-inspired seasoning for an easy main dish that can feed a hungry group.
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Grilled Corn Ribs with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Corn is cut into rib-like strips and grilled until lightly charred, then paired with a spicy dipping sauce for a fun cookout side.
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Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Lemongrass

A savory lemongrass marinade gives grilled pork bright Vietnamese-inspired flavor, with caramelized edges from the heat of the grill.
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Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Low-and-slow smoking makes these baby back ribs tender while a flavorful exterior develops into the kind of crust barbecue fans love.
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Marinated Grilled Pork Chops (Bone In)

A simple marinade keeps bone-in pork chops juicy on the grill while adding plenty of flavor to their lightly charred exterior.
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Dry Rubbed Grilled Flank Steak

A bold dry rub forms a flavorful crust on flank steak, which cooks quickly over high heat and slices beautifully for serving.
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Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri

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Smoky grilled flank steak gets a fresh finish from chimichurri packed with herbs, garlic, and enough acidity to balance the rich beef.
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Barbecue Chicken Zucchini Boats

Zucchini halves hold a generous barbecue chicken filling for a hearty dish that brings smoky-sweet flavor without feeling too heavy.
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Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs stay juicy over the grill while barbecue sauce caramelizes around the edges for a straightforward cookout favorite.
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Carolina BBQ Grilled Chicken

Tangy Carolina-style barbecue flavor gives grilled chicken a bright, smoky finish that pairs naturally with classic picnic sides.
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Grilled Alabama BBQ Chicken

Creamy Alabama-style barbecue flavor coats smoky grilled chicken for a regional favorite that offers something different from the usual red sauce.
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Sticky-Tender Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Baby back ribs cook low and slow until tender, then get finished with a sticky barbecue glaze for a hands-off take on a cookout classic.
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Sweet and Saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

Tender pulled pork and barbecue sauce are tucked into soft slider buns for a saucy handheld dish that is easy to pass around.
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The Secret To Making Tender BBQ Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow cooking gives pulled pork plenty of time to become tender and soak up smoky barbecue flavor before it is piled onto buns or plates.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Beef

Beef cooks low and slow until easy to shred, then gets coated in barbecue flavor for a hearty filling that works especially well in sandwiches.
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BBQ Chicken Nachos

Crisp chips are loaded with barbecue chicken and savory toppings for a shareable dish that brings cookout flavor straight to the snack table.
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Baja Sauce

Grilled shrimp fill warm tortillas with smoky flavor, while Baja-style sauce adds a creamy, tangy finish to every taco.
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Homemade BBQ Meatballs Recipe Easy Slow Cooker

Tender meatballs simmer in barbecue sauce in the slow cooker, creating a saucy dish that is easy to serve for a laid-back weekend meal.
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