🔥 Summer BBQ Recipes Everyone Will Love

Long days, warm nights, and the smell of something delicious on the grill—that’s what summer is all about. Whether you’re flipping burgers for the neighbors or serving up sides at a family picnic, you need recipes that are easy, tasty, and guaranteed to please. We pulled together the best BBQ-friendly dishes from Our Wabi Sabi Life to make your summer meals unforgettable.

From saucy mains to fresh salads and sweet finishes, these recipes are all about good food and good times.

BBQ Drumsticks

Juicy grilled chicken legs seasoned and brushed with BBQ sauce. → Get the recipe → BBQ Drumsticks

Spicy Pork Bulgogi

Bold, Korean‑inspired pork marinated in gochujang and grilled. → Get the recipe → Spicy Pork Bulgogi

Homemade Baked Beans

Sweet, smoky beans—perfect as a make‑ahead side. → Get the recipe → Homemade Baked Beans

Bacon‑Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Cheesy jalapeños poppers bacon—always a hit. → Get the recipe → Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

Parmesan Green Beans

Sauteed green beans in creamy parmesan sauce—a veggie side with flair. Get the recipe → Parmesan Green Beans

Grilled Pork Chops

Herb‑rubbed, juicy pork chops off the grill. Get the recipe → Grilled Pork Chops

Baby Back Ribs (Instant Pot)

Fall‑off‑the‑bone ribs finished under the broiler. → Get the recipe → Baby Back Ribs

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Tender, slow‑cooked pork glazed in BBQ sauce—ideal for sandwiches. → Get the recipe → Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Cowboy Caviar

Black bean–corn salsa tossed in zesty Italian dressing.
Get the recipe → Cowboy Caviar

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Crisp cucumber tossed in a cool creamy dressing—perfect for hot days.
Get the recipe → Creamy Cucumber Salad

Amish Broccoli Salad

Broccoli, bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds in creamy dressing.
Get the recipe → Amish Broccoli Salad

Mini Caprese Salad Skewers

Cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil skewers drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Get the recipe → Mini Caprese Salad Skewers

Strawberry Cheesecake Lemon Curd Parfait

No‑bake dessert layers of cheesecake, lemon curd, and fresh berries.
Get the recipe → Strawberry Cheesecake Lemon Curd Parfait

Banana Cream Pie

Creamy banana pie with whipped topping and crumbly crust. → Get the recipe Banana Cream Pie

Twix Apple Salad

Crunchy apple‑caramel salad for a nostalgic sweet side dish. Get the recipe → Twix Apple Salad

2‑Ingredient Lemon Cupcakes

Light lemon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting—easy and bright.
Get the recipe → 2‑Ingredient Lemon Cupcakes