48 Backyard Barbecue Recipes That Are Smoky and Delicious
You don’t need to be a pro pit master to cook up some crave-worthy ‘cue. With these doable recipes you’ll be making everything from ribs to burnt ends—right in your back yard.
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Real Deal BBQ, Right at Home
People do barbecue a little differently from region to region, and far beyond the South. You can find great BBQ from Delaware to Alaska. So, whether you prefer the acidity of Eastern Carolina-style pork or the smokiness of Texas-style brisket, you can enjoy your favorite version wherever you are—including your own backyard. Start with Food Network Kitchen’s take on a classic: baby back ribs. These sweet-and-smoky ones take a bit of time and planning, but you’ll be rewarded with tons of flavor. Plus, once you get the technique down, you’ll find yourself using it again and again. Just don’t forget the sides!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Citrus BBQ Chicken
The bright, tangy flavors of orange and lemon come together with this easy bbq sauce base to pull triple-duty as marinade, glaze, and sauce.
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Tyler's Pulled Pork Barbecue
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Texas Brisket
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Wet BBQ Ribs
Get the Recipe: Neely's Wet BBQ Ribs
BBQ Chicken Marinade
Mix up this classic marinade, pop it in the freezer with 1 1/2 pounds of chicken and you'll have some really great, grill-ready chicken on hand and ready to go whenever the BBQ craving strikes.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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Memphis-Style BBQ Sauce
Get the Recipe: Neely's BBQ Sauce
Memphis-Style Hickory-Smoked Beef and Pork Ribs
Get the Recipe: Memphis-Style Hickory-Smoked Beef and Pork Ribs
BBQ Burnt Ends
When you need to save a little space on the grill or in the smoker, try Trisha’s burnt ends. She cooks the brisket in a slow-cooker before saucing it and charring the chunks in the broiler.
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Beer Braised BBQ Pork Butt
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Smoked, Spice Rubbed, Texas-Style Brisket on Texas Toast
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Chili-Glazed Pork Ribs
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Texas BBQ Braised Beef Brisket
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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Bobby's Brisket
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Bobby's Spice Rubbed Smoked Ribs With Maple-Horseradish Baste
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Oklahoma Joe's Smoked Brisket Flat
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Tyler's Smoked Ribs With Dry Rub
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Alton's Smoked Salmon
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Bourbon Peach-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
No grill? No problem. These instantly craveable ribs are made from start to finish in the oven. Using peach preserves instead of the fresh fruit in the savory glaze means this pantry-friendly meal can be made all year long, not just during the summer.
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Oklahoma Joe's Pulled Pork
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Asian-Spiced Baby Back Ribs
Get the Recipe: Citrus and Spice–Brined Baby Back Ribs
Pellet-Grill Smoked Ribs
The pellet grill might be the best thing to happen to barbecue since fire was invented! With no need to constantly tend a fire or monitor smoke and heat, it makes smoking much easier. We tested out baby-back ribs, spareribs and St Louis-style ribs. Overall, we preferred the St. Louis style, although you can substitute spareribs. For the sauce, we went with a balanced blend of vinegar and sweetness that really lets the smoky flavor of the meat shine.
Get the Recipe: Pellet-Grill Smoked Ribs
Glazed Pork Belly With Ginger BBQ Sauce
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Smoked Pork Loin Center Cut Chops in Belgian Ale Marinade
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Eastern North Carolina Barbecue
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Kansas City Style Pork Ribs
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Easy BBQ Short Ribs
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Pat's Ribs With Peach BBQ Sauce
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Sweet Cola Ribs
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Bobby's Smoked Ginger Chicken With Cardamom, Cloves and Cinnamon
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Cola Barbecue Ribs
You can forget the bottled stuff — all you need is a bottle of cola to make your own thick and delicious BBQ sauce. Brush some over the ribs before grilling, then serve the rest on the side.
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Oklahoma Joe's Pulled Pork
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New Orleans-Style Babyback Beer Ribs
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Rib Dry Rub
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Baby Back Ribs
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Sweet-Tea Ribs With Lemony Potato Salad
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Pulled Pork Shoulder With Lexington Style Dip Sauce
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Backyard BBQ'd Spareribs
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Michael Chiarello's Babyback Ribs With Espresso Barbecue Sauce
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Southern-Style Brisket
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Sweet Heat Barbecue Ribs
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North Carolina-Style BBQ Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
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Alton's Who Loves Ya Baby-Back?
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Cola Barbecue Sauce
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Dry Rub Ribs
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Spicy Hoisin-Glazed Ribs
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