You'll be a superstar at your next party with these wings. Root beer, liquid smoke, and ginger combine for a unique marinade and sauce that gives these wings an irresistible tang. ...get the recipe
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May 26th, 2025 is National Barbecue Day
A barbecue is the same thing as a grill, but barbecuing is NOT the same thing as grilling! Barbecuing is cooking over indirect heat whereas grilling is over direct heat. However both cooking methods can use the same equipment.
Barbecuing often involves basting the food with a sauce (like barbecue sauce, of course!). The meats considered "traditional" barbecue vary by region. In the southeast U.S., pork is more common. In Texas, beef is the meat of choice (most commonly beef brisket).
Barbecue is the proper spelling of the word, but you will also see it spelled barbeque, and abbreviated as BBQ, Bar-B-Q or Bar-B-Que.
National Barbecue Day is appropriately part of National Barbecue Month!
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Recipes to celebrate National Barbecue Day
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Grilled Honey Barbecue Root Beer Wings -
Jack Daniels Barbecue SauceA splash of Jack steps up your bbq sauce game. The rich bourbon flavor works well with chicken, beef, or pork. Heck, you can use this anywhere you use barbecue sauce. ...get the recipe
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Barbecue Halibut SteaksHalibut is a lean, white fish that is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This recipe for barbecue halibut steaks uses a simple but flavorful baste to dress up the grilled fish. ...get the recipe
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Fireman's Chicken In Barbecue SauceIf it's good enough for the firemen, it's good enough for the rest of us! An overnight marinade and a trip to the grill makes some chicken that's certainly worth getting fired up about. ...get the recipe
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Barbecue Country-Style Spare RibsLooking to make some spectacular ribs with ingredients you've already got at home? A tangy-sweet glaze gives these ribs great flavor, and the double cooking method keeps them tender. ...get the recipe
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Barbecue Pork RoastMade with onion powder, black pepper, salt, bone-in pork picnic, blade or shoulder roast, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, dried Mexican oregano, garlic ...get the recipe
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Meatloaf Hamburgers with Bacon Barbecue SauceMeatloaf burgers are the grillable twist you didn't know you needed. Made with a combination of beef and sausage with bacon mixed in and topped with a homemade bacon BBQ sauce. ...get the recipe
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Barbecued PotatoesIf you're grilling your main course already then this potato side dish recipe is a breeze to add to your meal. ...get the recipe
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Honey Barbecue Pork SteaksThrow some pork steaks on the grill and dress them up with a simple honey-barbecue sauce baste. ...get the recipe
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Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Barbecue RibsThese ribs get both a rub and a sauce for a double dose of flavor. Add in the smoky flavor that comes from slow-cooking over hickory and you'll see why these ribs are legendary. ...get the recipe
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