Best Southern Barbecue Recipes

Barbecue is a cornerstone of the American south. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a weekend cookout with family and friends or just throwing together something quick on a busy weeknight, we’ve got the best Southern barbecue recipes for every occasion.

From Dino beef ribs and smoked beef brisket to grilled barbecue chicken quarters and pork shoulder, there’s a recipe to satisfy every appetite. Don’t miss out on our signature Southern barbecue sauce recipes like Alabama white sauce and peach BBQ sauce to elevate your barbecue game.

So, grab your tongs and fire up the grill—these Southern bbq recipes will have you serving up authentic Southern food in no time!

Popular Recipes

Best Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe

How to Smoke a Brisket on a Pellet Grill (Texas Style)

Easy Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs Recipe (Spare Ribs)

Easy Grilled Barbecue Chicken Quarters Recipe

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends Recipe

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Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings

Best Smoked Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Dino Ribs

Southern Barbecue Recipes for Ribs

Party Ribs

Dino Ribs

Easy Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs Recipe (Spare Ribs)

Smoked Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Easy Smoked Beef Rib (Back Ribs) Recipe

BBQ Chicken Recipes

Best Smoked Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Easy Grilled Barbecue Chicken Quarters Recipe

Crispy Smoke Fried Wings

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Smoked Chicken Legs (Chicken Lollipop)

Beef Barbecue Dishes

Smoked Oxtail

How to Smoke a Brisket on a Pellet Grill (Texas Style)

Smoked Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Easy Smoked Beef Rib (Back Ribs) Recipe

Dino Ribs

Beef Belly Sandwiches (Smoked)

Poor Man’s Burnt Ends

Blackstone Smash Burgers

Delicious Pork Recipes

Best Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe

How to Grill the Best, Juicy Pork Chops (Easy Recipe!)

Double Smoked Ham

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends Recipe

Easy Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs Recipe (Spare Ribs)

Smoked Neck Bones

Smoked Ham Hocks

Easy Grilled Pork Steak Recipe Using a Coppa Roast

Rib Tips

Smoked Bologna

Smoked Turkey Recipes

Smoked Turkey Breast (On the Pellet Grill)

Smoked Turkey Wings Recipe

Juicy Spatchcock Cajun Smoked Turkey with Butter Injection

Best Barbecue Sides

Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Best Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

Salad Supreme Pasta Salad Recipe

Southern Potato Salad

Brisket Baked Potato

Smoked Queso Dip

Homemade BBQ Sauces

Peach BBQ Sauce Recipe

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe

How to Make Alabama White Sauce (BBQ Sauce Recipe)

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Here you’ll find a growing collection of our favorite comfort food recipes – updated weekly! We’ve got soul food, Southern barbecue, and Creole and Cajun dishes. There’s something here for everyone, so pull up a chair and welcome!

All Southern Barbecue Recipes

These dinner ideas are perfect for Sunday dinners, busy weeknights, holidays, and other special occasions. For a Friday night, try our Southern fried catfish. Craving a Southern classic? Grab some sweet potatoes for candied yams. We can’t forget about Southern collard greens with smoked ham hocks for soul food Sunday.

Party Ribs

Party Ribs

Smoked Turkey Breast (On the Pellet Grill)

Smoked Turkey Breast (On the Pellet Grill)

Crispy Smoke Fried Wings

Crispy Smoke Fried Wings

Beef Belly Sandwiches (Smoked)

Beef Belly Sandwiches (Smoked)

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe

Peach BBQ Sauce Recipe

Peach BBQ Sauce Recipe

Smoked BBQ Meatloaf Recipe with Barbecue Sauce

Smoked BBQ Meatloaf Recipe with Barbecue Sauce

Easy Grilled Pork Steak Recipe Using a Coppa Roast

Easy Grilled Pork Steak Recipe Using a Coppa Roast

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Bacon & Brown Sugar

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Bacon & Brown Sugar

How to Smoke a Brisket on a Pellet Grill (Texas Style)

How to Smoke a Brisket on a Pellet Grill (Texas Style)

Easy Grilled Barbecue Chicken Quarters Recipe

Easy Grilled Barbecue Chicken Quarters Recipe

How to Make Alabama White Sauce (BBQ Sauce Recipe)

How to Make Alabama White Sauce (BBQ Sauce Recipe)