Grill and BBQ Recipes

Collage of four Grill and BBQ Recipes: Texas Smoked Brisket, Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter, Tandoori Shrimp and Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Fire up the grill or the smoker: steaks and burgers, Texas smoked brisket and baby back ribs, kebabs and carne asada, hot-smoked salmon, tandoori shrimp, grilled oysters and corn on the cob.

For doneness, see our steak doneness chart and safe cooking temperatures. For the meat itself, see where to buy meat.

26 recipes

Steak and beef

  • Barbecued Beefies (Baked Barbecue Beef Patties)1 hr 25 min total | 16 patties, about 8 servings

    Ground beef and oat patties baked in a homemade barbecue sauce of onion, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, chili powder and paprika. Makes 16 patties.

  • Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Porterhouse)40 min total | 4 servings

    A thick-cut porterhouse grilled hot and fast over charcoal until charred outside and rare within, sliced off the bone and finished with olive oil, salt and lemon. Serves 4.

  • Carne Asada4 hr 35 min total | 6 servings

    Flank or skirt steak marinated in orange and lime juice with garlic, jalapeño, cilantro and cumin, grilled over high heat and sliced for tacos or plates. Serves 6.

  • Classic Grilled Cheeseburger27 min total | 4 burgers

    Thick, juicy grilled beef patties with melted American cheese on toasted sesame buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. Makes 4.

  • Grilled New York Strip with Herb Butter1 hr total | 4 servings

    New York strip steaks grilled over high heat and topped with a slice of parsley, chive, garlic and lemon compound butter that melts into a sauce. Serves 4.

  • Herbed Beef Kebabs6 hr 50 min total

    Sirloin cubes and green pepper marinated 6 hours to overnight in an herbed mustard and vinegar marinade, grilled with mushrooms over slow coals, with tomatoes on their own skewers.

  • LA Galbi (Grilled Korean Short Ribs)4 hr 35 min total | 6 servings | 7 g net carbs per serving

    Thin flanken-cut beef short ribs soaked in a soy, pear, garlic and sesame marinade for at least 4 hours, then grilled over high heat for just a few minutes per side. Serves 6.

  • Meal on Kabobs (Marinated Sirloin Kabobs)2 hr 35 min total | 6 servings (6 skewers)

    Sirloin steak cubes marinated in tomato juice, vinegar and mustard, then grilled on skewers with mushrooms, green pepper, cherry tomatoes and fresh pineapple. Serves 6.

  • New England Marinated Steak Tips4 hr 27 min total | 4 servings

    Sirloin tips marinated in soy, garlic, brown sugar and Worcestershire, then grilled or pan-seared until caramelized. A New England pub favorite. Serves 4.

  • Pirate Steak (Beer-Basted Grilled Sirloin)1 hr 20 min total | 8 servings

    A thick sirloin steak grilled over medium coals and basted with a simmered sauce of beer, chili sauce, onion, garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard and a touch of liquid smoke. Serves 8.

  • Spiced Marinated London Broil1 hr 30 min total

    London broil tenderized, generously seasoned with garlic, onion, seasoned salt and celery salt, glazed with ketchup and vinegar and Worcestershire, and barbecued to taste.

  • Steak Fajitas2 hr 40 min total | 4 to 6 servings | 37 g protein per serving

    Skirt steak marinated in lime, garlic, cumin and chili powder, seared hot, sliced thin and served sizzling with charred peppers and onions and warm flour tortillas. Serves 4 to 6.

  • Texas Smoked Brisket13 hr 30 min total | 12 to 16 servings

    A whole packer brisket rubbed with coarse salt and pepper, smoked low and slow over oak or hickory, wrapped in butcher paper and rested until tender. Serves 12 to 16.

  • Thai Beef Salad (Yum Nua)40 min total | 4 servings

    Grilled steak sliced thin and tossed with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, mint and cilantro in a hot, sour and salty lime and fish sauce dressing. Serves 4.

  • Thai Cobb Steak Salad with Lemongrass and Peanut Dressings1 hr 30 min total | 24 servings

    A party-size Thai-style cobb salad of grilled sirloin, iceberg, tomato, avocado, bean sprouts, green onion and cilantro with a lemongrass lime vinaigrette and a peanut dressing. Serves 24.

Seafood

  • Grilled Halibut in Cream Sauce35 min total | 4 servings | 48 g protein per serving

    Halibut steaks grilled in a sealed foil packet with butter, onions and a creamy herb sauce, finished with bread crumbs and Parmesan. Ready in about 35 minutes.

  • Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter33 min total | 24 oysters, 4 servings

    Oysters on the half shell grilled until bubbling with garlic herb butter and Parmesan, the Gulf Coast way. Serves 4.

  • Hot-Smoked Salmon7 hr 20 min total | 8 servings

    A side of salmon cured briefly in salt and brown sugar, then smoked over alder or apple wood until flaky, moist and lightly glazed. Serves 8.

  • Tandoori Shrimp56 min total | 4 servings

    Shrimp marinated in spiced yogurt with garam masala, paprika, ginger and garlic, grilled on skewers until charred, and served with mint chutney. Serves 4.

Chicken and poultry

Pork

  • Cajun Grilled Pork25 min total | 4 servings

    Boneless pork chops or tenderloin coated in a quick homemade Cajun rub of paprika, cayenne, sage, black pepper and seasoned salt, then grilled. Serves 4.

  • Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce3 hr 20 min total | 4 servings

    Baby back ribs baked low and slow in foil until tender, then finished on a hot grill with a homemade whiskey, honey and molasses barbecue sauce. Serves 4.

  • Smoked Baby Back Ribs5 hr 20 min total | 4 to 6 servings

    Baby back ribs rubbed with a sweet and smoky spice blend, smoked low and slow, wrapped until tender and finished with a glossy barbecue sauce glaze. Serves 4 to 6.

Vegetables, salads and meatless dishes

  • Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Lime Butter22 min total | 6 ears

    Husked ears of corn grilled until charred in spots and brushed with a butter of lime zest, chili powder and smoked paprika. Ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6.

  • Tomato Bruschetta35 min total | About 16 pieces

    Slices of grilled country bread rubbed with garlic and topped with ripe chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and good olive oil. The simplest Italian starter. Makes about 16.

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Common questions

What is the difference between grilling and barbecue?
Grilling is fast cooking over high, direct heat. Barbecue, or smoking, is slow cooking at a low temperature with wood smoke, used for brisket and ribs.
How hot should the grill be for steak?
For most steaks, a very hot grill of 450 to 500 degrees F, with a cooler area to move thick steaks to if they brown too fast.
Should I oil the grill or the food?
Oil the food lightly and keep the grates clean and hot, so it releases easily.

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