What to Bring to a Cookout

Bring something that goes with the vibe of outdoor grilling and chilling.

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Pulled Pork

This Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork recipe features tender pork shoulder cooked with cherry wood and doused in flavorful mop sauce. Pile smoked BBQ pulled pork high on sandwich buns and top with your favorite coleslaw!

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BBQ Leg Quarters

Tasty barbecued chicken leg quarters paired with a homemade Alabama white sauce recipe is the perfect bbq chicken recipe for grilling season.

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Hibiscus Lemonade

Indulge in the vibrant hues and rich flavors of tradition with this Hibiscus Lemonade featuring fresh strawberries and raspberries.

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Beef Back Ribs

A mouthwatering smoked beef back ribs recipe featuring a simple dry rub and BBQ sauce. Back ribs are smoky and tender, and perfect for your next backyard cookout!

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Potato Salad

Southern potato salad has the best creamy texture and tangy flavor, with ingredients like mayo, mustard, hard-boiled eggs, pickle relish, and seasonings.

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Poor Man's Burnt Ends

This recipe for Poor Man’s Burnt Ends features succulent chuck roast cubes generously seasoned and slathered in BBQ sauce, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.

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Peach Cobbler

Our easy peach cobbler recipe with canned peaches and flaky pie crust is a quick soul food dessert. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy!

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Smoked Oxtail

This smoked oxtail recipe combines the best of Southern barbecue and soul food, delivering tender, smoky, flavorful meat. Whether it’s a summer cookout or a cozy winter night, this dish promises a taste of comfort!

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Baked Beans

Flavorful baked beans with ground beef is a classic barbecue side dish that’s as convenient as it is delicious. Made with canned beans, seasoned beef, bell pepper, onion, and seasonings, these beans are perfect for a cookout.

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Rib Tips

Experience Memphis barbecue with our succulent and tender smoked rib tips! Served with white bread and pickles, it’s a simple yet delicious combination that captures the authentic flavors of this Southern dish.

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Pork Belly Burnt Ends

This Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends recipe features tender, juicy pork belly, cut into cubes and seasoned to perfection.

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Mac & Cheese

This recipe feature cheddar, Monterey jack, and mozzarella. It’s decadent and comforting, and an absolute must-try for anyone looking to savor a taste of the South.

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Chicken Wings

Smoking imparts a rich, smoky flavor to the chicken wings that is simply mouthwatering. The slow cooking process also allows the flavors to sink in, resulting in more tender and flavorful wings.

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Smoked Bologna

Our smoked bologna recipe features a whole bologna chub seasoned with your favorite rub and smothered in barbecue sauce.

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BBQ Coleslaw

Our creamy and crunchy BBQ Coleslaw is a Southern-inspired side dish that brings the perfect blend of textures and flavor. 

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Dino Ribs

These colossal, slow-smoked dino ribs are smoky, fall-off-the-bone tender, and simply irresistible. A tried-and-true recipe perfect for barbecue enthusiasts!

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St. Louis Ribs

Smoked pork spare ribs seasoned with dry rub and cooked low and slow until they are tender and juicy. For “wet” ribs, pair it with your favorite barbecue sauce or make your own!

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Chicken Legs

Our smoked chicken legs recipe features frenched “chicken lollipops” that are slathered in barbecue sauce. It’s kid-friendly, simple to make, and creates a fun presentation for drumsticks!

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Beef Short Ribs

These Smoked Beef Short Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender. The flavorful crust and rich and succulent taste make it the perfect primal dish!

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