Picture this: It’s Memorial Day weekend, the sun is out, the grill is hot, and the backyard smells like a delicious symphony of smoky, char-grilled goodness. Your friends and family are coming over and you, yes you, are the Master of the Grill, the Sultan of Smoke, the Queen or King of ‘Cue! Today, we’re not just talking about any ol’ BBQ food, no siree! We’re diving headfirst into a trove of drool-worthy, crowd-pleasing Memorial Day BBQ Recipes that will have your guests coming back for seconds, thirds, and even, dare we say it, fourths!
So, strap on your apron, grab your tongs, and get ready for some epic grill ideas. We’ve got a feast to prepare, and these dishes aren’t going to cook themselves! It’s time to turn your backyard into the ultimate Memorial Day BBQ paradise!
1. Left: Plain Chicken’s Apple BBQ Grilled Chicken
If you’re looking for simple bbq menu ideas, well, this delicious recipe uses only 4 ingredients – apple juice, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, and chicken. We love it because it’s easy to make, versatile as a main dish, salad topping, or wrap filling, and the whole family enjoys it.
2. Middle: Life Love Good Foods’s Grilled Salmon
This grilled salmon recipe features a flavorful marinade made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and spices. We adore this dish for its simplicity, the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, and the tender, flaky texture of the salmon.
3. Right: Damn Delicious’ BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
These kabobs combine marinated chicken, pineapple, and veggies on skewers, grilled to perfection. We love this recipe for its fun presentation, the sweet and tangy flavor combination, and the versatility of using different vegetables.
4. Left: A Farmgirl’s Dabbles’ Margarita Grilled Shrimp Skewers
This unique recipe infuses shrimp with margarita flavors by using tequila, lime, and orange zest in the marinade. We appreciate this dish for its creative twist on classic shrimp kebabs and the zesty, refreshing taste that’s perfect for a summer BBQ.
5. Middle: Grandbaby Cakes’ BBQ Baby Back Ribs
These mouthwatering ribs are seasoned with a homemade spice rub and smothered in BBQ sauce. We can’t get enough of this recipe because of its fall-off-the-bone tenderness and the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors.
6. Right: Cooking Classy’s Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
These kebabs feature marinated chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion, all grilled to perfection. We love this dish for its tropical flair, the sweet and savory flavor combination, and the colorful presentation.
7. Left: The Recipe Critic’s Grilled Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken
This recipe combines the flavors of honey, lime, and cilantro to create a mouthwatering marinade for grilled chicken. We adore this dish for its bright, zesty taste and the tender, juicy chicken that’s perfect for any summer BBQ.
8. Middle: Grillgirl’s Better Than Sex Brisket
One of the best things to grill is a flavorful brisket, and this out-of-this-world recipe uses a flavorful spice rub and slow grilling method to achieve tender, juicy meat. We can’t resist this dish for its bold flavors, succulent texture, and delicious smoky aroma that fills the air while it cooks.
9. Right: The Recipe Critic’s Grilled Huli Huli Chicken
This Hawaiian-inspired recipe features chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. We love this dish for its tropical taste, tender grilled chicken, and beautiful caramelized glaze that forms while cooking. It’s the perfect BBQ dinner idea!
10. Left: A Family Feast’s White Barbecue Chicken
This unique BBQ chicken recipe uses a white barbecue sauce made with mayonnaise, vinegar, and spices. We appreciate this dish for its tangy, creamy sauce that sets it apart from traditional BBQ chicken and the moist, flavorful meat that’s perfect for any cookout.
11. Middle: I Am Baker’s Rosemary Garlic Steak Kebabs
Never worry about what to bring to a BBQ again! These kebabs feature tender, juicy steak marinated in a balsamic mixture, alongside marinated tomatoes and baby potatoes. They’re a favorite for their delicious combination of flavors and the perfectly cooked, succulent steak that’s a hit with the whole family.
12. Right: Damn Delicious’ Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
This recipe coats chicken tenders in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce before grilling. It’s a delicious option for its simplicity and the perfect balance of flavors that make these chicken tenders irresistible.
13. Left: Our Salty Kitchen’s Balsamic Chicken Thighs
This recipe transforms ordinary chicken thighs into a flavorful dish with a simple balsamic marinade. The combination of balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos, and dried herbs creates a sticky but not-too-sweet crust once grilled, making it a delicious and healthy choice for a BBQ.
14. Middle: Vindulge’s Grilled and Glazed Carrots
These carrots are grilled to perfection and finished with a sweet and savory glaze. They’re a tasty side dish for their smoky, caramelized exterior and the delightful contrast between the natural sweetness of the carrots and the rich glaze.
15. Right: Savory Nothings’ Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets
This recipe combines steak, potatoes, and vegetables in foil packets for easy grilling and cleanup. These packets are perfect for their tender, juicy steak, flavorful veggies, and the convenience of cooking everything together in one packet.
16. Left: Vindulge’s Grilled Romaine Caesar
This unique twist on a classic Caesar salad involves grilling the romaine lettuce for a smoky flavor. It’s an innovative and delicious option for its combination of charred lettuce, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons that elevate the traditional salad to new heights.
17. Middle: Gimme Some Grilling’s Jalapeno Poppers
These jalapeno poppers are stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon, and grilled to perfection. They’re a crowd-pleaser for their spicy, cheesy filling and the smoky, crispy bacon that envelops each popper.
18. Right: Walder Wellness’ Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese, Basil and Honey
This recipe features grilled zucchini slices topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of honey. It’s a delightful dish for its combination of tender zucchini, tangy goat cheese, and the sweet touch of honey that brings everything together.
19. Left: Great Grub, Delicious Treats’ BBQ Smoked Sausage Bites
These sausage bites are an easy and delicious appetizer, made with smoked sausage, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar. The sweet and savory combination of flavors makes these bites an irresistible addition to your Memorial Day BBQ.
20. Middle: Butter Your Biscuit’s Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
This grilled corn recipe is slathered with a zesty cilantro lime butter for an extra burst of flavor. It’s a delicious side dish for its perfectly charred corn and the irresistible combination of fresh cilantro, tangy lime, and rich butter.
21. Right: Carlsbad Cravings’ Marinated Flank Steak
This recipe features a flavorful marinade that infuses the flank steak with incredible taste and tenderness. It’s a mouthwatering option for its succulent, juicy steak and the bold, savory flavors that permeate every bite.
22. Left: Eat the Gains’ Grilled Cabbage Steaks
These cabbage steaks are seasoned and grilled until tender and slightly charred. They’re a delicious and healthy option for their smoky flavor, satisfying texture, and the simple yet flavorful seasoning that enhances the natural taste of the cabbage.
23. Middle: Home Cooking Memories’ Grilled Coconut-Rum Shrimp
This recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a delightful coconut rum sauce and grilled to perfection. It’s a delicious option for its tropical flavor and the perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness that makes it a hit at any BBQ.
24. Right: Erhardts Eat’s Grilled Peaches
These grilled peaches are served with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of honey for a simple yet scrumptious memorial day dessert. They’re a favorite for their caramelized, juicy peaches and the contrasting cool, creamy whipped cream that creates a delightful treat.
25. Left: The Online Grill’s Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends
No list of barbecue foods is complete with some Brisket Burnt Ends! They are a delicious and tender BBQ classic, made by smoking a beef brisket and then cutting it into bite-sized pieces. These smoky, juicy, and flavorful burnt ends are perfect for any BBQ lover looking to impress their guests.
26. Middle: Vindulge’s Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef
This recipe features colorful bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices, then grilled until tender. It’s a delicious and satisfying dish for its hearty filling and the smoky, tender peppers that hold everything together.
27. Right: Butter Your Biscuit’s Sweet N Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs
These chicken thighs are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce before being grilled for a flavorful and juicy result. They’re a delicious option for their bold flavors and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy that keeps everyone coming back for more.
28. Left: Gimme Some Grilling’s Grilled Sweet Potatoes
This recipe features sweet potato slices seasoned with a simple blend of spices and grilled until tender. It’s a tasty and healthy side dish for its smoky, caramelized sweet potatoes and the flavorful seasoning that highlights their natural sweetness.
29. Middle: Pups with Chopsticks’ Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
These skewers feature marinated chicken pieces threaded onto skewers and grilled for a delicious, tender result. They’re a crowd-pleaser for their juicy, flavorful chicken and the fun, easy-to-eat presentation that makes them perfect for a BBQ.
30. Right: Tornadough Alli’s Garlic Butter Grilled Mushrooms
This recipe features mushrooms grilled to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. They’re a delicious side dish for their smoky, tender mushrooms and the irresistible combination of garlic and butter that enhances their natural earthy flavors.
31.Left: Feel Good Foodie’s Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled Lemon Chicken is a light and refreshing dish that features marinated chicken breasts cooked to perfection on the grill. The marinade, made with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs, infuses the chicken with a zesty and savory flavor that’s perfect for a summer BBQ.
32.Middle: Gimme Some Grilling’s Garlic Parmesan Chicken Legs on the Grill
These chicken legs are coated in a garlic parmesan mixture and grilled for a flavorful, juicy result. They’re a delicious choice for their savory, cheesy coating and the tender, succulent chicken that’s sure to be a hit with everyone.
33. Right: Will Cook For Smiles’ Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter
This recipe features a simple yet flavorful marinade that infuses the salmon with delicious taste before grilling. It’s a mouthwatering option for its tender, flaky salmon and the perfect balance of flavors that make this dish a healthy and tasty choice for any BBQ.
34. Left: The Recipe Critic’s Grilled California Avocado Chicken
This recipe features juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella cheese, fresh avocado, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s a delicious option for its tender, flavorful chicken and the delightful combination of creamy avocado, tangy balsamic, and savory cheese.
35. Middle: Girl Heart Food’s Easy Fall Off the Bone Ribs
These ribs are slow-cooked in the oven and finished on the grill for a tender, succulent result that’s the perfect cookout idea for Memorial Day. They’re a mouthwatering choice for their fall-off-the-bone texture and the rich, smoky BBQ sauce that coats each delicious bite.
36. Right: Closet Cooking’s Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers
This recipe features skewered mushrooms marinated in a balsamic garlic sauce and grilled to perfection. They’re a delicious side dish for their smoky, tender mushrooms and the tangy, garlicky marinade that enhances their natural earthy flavors.
37. Left: Closet Cooking’s Caprese Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Caprese Balsamic Grilled Chicken is a mouthwatering combination of grilled chicken topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze. This dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with the classic flavors of a Caprese salad, making it a delicious addition to your BBQ menu.
38. Middle: Vindulge’s Grilled Oysters
These grilled oysters are served with a flavorful garlic herb butter, making them a luxurious and indulgent treat. They’re a delicious option for their succulent, briny oysters and the rich, aromatic butter that perfectly complements their natural taste.
39. Right: Vegan Huggs’ Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks
These mushroom steaks are marinated in a savory blend of ingredients and grilled until tender, making them a tasty and satisfying meatless option. They’re a delicious choice for their meaty, tender texture and the mouthwatering blend of flavors in the marinade that brings out the best in the mushrooms.
40. Left: Plays Well with Butter Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade
This versatile marinade features a sweet and savory blend of brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, and spices, perfect for meats and veggies. It’s a delicious option for its rich, bold flavors and the perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness that elevates any grilled dish.
41. Middle: Bella Limento’s Air Fried Steak and Asparagus Bundles
This recipe features tender steak wrapped around fresh asparagus and air-fried for a quick, delicious meal. It’s a tasty and healthy choice for its juicy, flavorful steak and the perfectly cooked asparagus that adds a delightful crunch and freshness.
42. Right: Life Love, Good Food’s Hibachi Chicken
This recipe features tender chicken pieces cooked in a savory garlic soy sauce and served with a side of zucchini and onions. It’s a delicious option for its juicy, flavorful chicken and the delightful combination of vegetables that add a satisfying crunch and taste.
43. Left: Gimme Some Grilling’s Honey Mustard Smoked Ribs
Honey Mustard Smoked Ribs are a sweet, tangy, and summer BBQ twist on traditional ribs, featuring a honey mustard glaze that caramelizes as the ribs smoke. The combination of smoky, tender ribs with the sweet and tangy glaze creates an unforgettable flavor that will have your guests coming back for more.
44. Middle: Yellow Bliss Road’s Grilled Sausage and Peppers Foil Packets
This recipe features sausages, peppers, and onions cooked together in foil packets on the grill, making for an easy and flavorful meal. They’re a delicious choice for their juicy, smoky sausages and the tender, caramelized peppers and onions that add a burst of flavor.
45. Right: What Great Grandma Ate’s Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails
These lobster tails are grilled and served with a rich lemon butter sauce for an indulgent and luxurious dish. They’re a mouthwatering option for their tender, succulent lobster meat and the bright, zesty lemon butter that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the lobster.
46. Left: Mom Does Reviews and Recipes’ Asian Hawaiian BBQ Short Ribs
These short ribs feature a sweet and savory Asian Hawaiian marinade that the whole family will love. They’re a delicious option for their tender, juicy meat and the mouthwatering blend of flavors in the marinade that makes every bite irresistible.
47. Middle: Razzle Dazzle Life’s Smoked Beef Brisket
This recipe features a slow-smoked beef brisket with a flavorful dry rub, resulting in a tender and juicy meat. It’s a delicious option for its succulent, smoky taste and the perfect blend of spices in the rub that enhances the natural flavors of the beef.
48. Right: Spend With Pennies’ Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
This recipe features a variety of vegetables marinated in a tangy balsamic dressing and grilled to perfection. They’re a delicious side dish for their tender, smoky flavors and the zesty balsamic marinade that adds a delightful tang and depth of flavor to the vegetables.
49. Left: Diethood’s Cheesy Grilled Aspargus Foil Packs
Cheesy Grilled Asparagus Foil Packs are a delicious and easy side dish to prepare on the grill, made with fresh asparagus, garlic, butter, and melted cheese. This cheesy and flavorful asparagus recipe is not only a great way to enjoy seasonal produce but also a perfect complement to any BBQ main course.
50. Middle: Creme De La Crumb’s Shrimp Boil Foil Packs
These foil packs contain shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage, all cooked together with a flavorful seasoning blend. They’re a delicious and easy option for their succulent shrimp, tender vegetables, and the mouthwatering mix of spices that create a satisfying and flavorful meal.
51. Right: Crafty Morning’s Bacon Wrapped Grilled Corn
This recipe features corn on the cob wrapped in bacon and grilled until crispy and tender. It’s a delicious side dish for its juicy, sweet corn and the smoky, savory bacon that adds an irresistible flavor and texture to every bite.
And there you have it, folks – our list of 50 show-stopping Memorial Day BBQ recipes. From sizzling steaks delicious seafood and veggies, we’ve journeyed together through a world of BBQ wonders. Whether you’ve found a new favorite burger, rib rub, or even grilled vegetable, we hope these recipes have ignited a flame of inspiration for your Memorial Day cookout.
Keep the fire in your grills burning, your beverages chilled, and let the spirit of Memorial Day fill your hearts as well as your plates. Until our next culinary adventure, here’s wishing you a day of good food, good times, and great memories. Looking for more delicious recipe content? Click here to get your browse on.
