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Grill Recipes & Cook Guides

Step-by-step recipes tested on our own grills. From 15-minute smash burgers to 18-hour brisket — every technique you need to level up your outdoor cooking.

Perfect Smash Burgers
Easy 15 minutes 4 burgers

Perfect Smash Burgers

Crispy edges, juicy center — the diner-style burger perfected on your griddle.

Griddle
Texas-Style Brisket
Advanced 14-18 hours 12-15 people

Texas-Style Brisket

The king of BBQ — 12+ hours of smoke for the ultimate centerpiece.

Pellet / Smoker
Reverse Sear Ribeye
Intermediate 45 minutes 2 steaks

Reverse Sear Ribeye

Restaurant-quality steak at home — edge-to-edge perfection.

Charcoal / Gas / Kamado
Beer Can Chicken
Easy 1.5 hours 4-6 people

Beer Can Chicken

The juiciest whole chicken you'll ever make — crispy skin, moist meat.

Any grill
Competition-Style Pork Ribs
Intermediate 6 hours 4-6 people

Competition-Style Pork Ribs

The 3-2-1 method for fall-off-the-bone spare ribs.

Pellet / Smoker / Kamado
Grilled Pizza
Intermediate 30 minutes 2 pizzas

Grilled Pizza

Charred, blistered, better than delivery — made on your grill.

Charcoal / Kamado / Gas
Smoked Pulled Pork
Intermediate 12-14 hours 12-16 servings

Smoked Pulled Pork

The ultimate low-and-slow crowd pleaser — fork-tender, smoky, and feeds an army.

Smoker / Pellet Grill
Hot Smoked Salmon
Intermediate 4-5 hours (plus overnight brine) 6-8 servings

Hot Smoked Salmon

Silky, smoky, and easier than you think — this turns a fillet into something transcendent.

Smoker / Pellet Grill
Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings
Easy 45 minutes 4-6 servings

Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

Better than fried — charcoal-grilled wings with crackling skin and no deep fryer needed.

Charcoal / Gas Grill
Ultimate Grilled Vegetables Platter
Easy 30 minutes 6-8 servings

Ultimate Grilled Vegetables Platter

Charred, smoky, and vibrant — the side dish that steals the show from the meat.

Any Grill
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Easy 2 hours 8-10 servings

Smoked Mac and Cheese

The side dish that deserves its own fan club — creamy, crusty, and kissed with smoke.

Smoker / Pellet Grill / Charcoal
Argentinian Chimichurri Steak
Easy 30 minutes (plus chimichurri prep) 4 servings

Argentinian Chimichurri Steak

The simplest, most flavorful way to grill steak — salt, fire, and the world's best herb sauce.

Charcoal / Gas / Argentine Grill
Smoked Whole Turkey
Intermediate 5-6 hours 10-12 servings

Smoked Whole Turkey

Forget the oven — a smoked turkey is juicier, smokier, and frees up your kitchen for sides.

Smoker / Pellet Grill / Kamado
Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Galbi)
Easy 30 minutes (plus 4-hour marinade) 4 servings

Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Galbi)

Sweet, savory, and charred — the ultimate Asian-style grilled beef that cooks in minutes.

Charcoal / Gas / Korean BBQ Grill
Grilled Lamb Chops with Herb Crust
Easy 20 minutes 4 servings

Grilled Lamb Chops with Herb Crust

Restaurant-quality lamb in 15 minutes — the most impressive quick-cook on any grill.

Charcoal / Gas Grill
Smoked Burnt Ends
Advanced 14-16 hours 8-10 servings

Smoked Burnt Ends

Meat candy from Kansas City — cubed, smoked, glazed brisket point that melts in your mouth.

Smoker / Pellet Grill
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter
Easy 15 minutes 4 servings

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter

From raw to plate in 6 minutes — the fastest, most crowd-pleasing thing you can grill.

Any Grill
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Easy 20 minutes 6 ears

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Charred, creamy, tangy, spicy — the best thing that's ever happened to corn on the cob.

Any Grill
Grilled Lamb Chops with Herb Crust
Intermediate 20 minutes 4 servings

Grilled Lamb Chops with Herb Crust

Restaurant-quality lamb in 20 minutes — charred outside, rosy pink inside.

Gas or Charcoal
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Intermediate 2 hours 8-10 servings

Smoked Mac and Cheese

Creamy, smoky, crusty-topped comfort food straight from the smoker.

Smoker or Pellet Grill
Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema
Intermediate 30 minutes 8 tacos

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Charred mahi-mahi, crunchy slaw, and smoky crema — summer in a tortilla.

Gas or Charcoal
Grilled Pizza from Scratch
Advanced 45 minutes (plus dough rise) 4 pizzas

Grilled Pizza from Scratch

Charred, blistered, wood-fired-style pizza on any grill. No pizza oven needed.

Charcoal or Gas
Smoked Baby Back Ribs (3-2-1 Method)
Intermediate 6 hours 4-6 people

Smoked Baby Back Ribs (3-2-1 Method)

The fail-proof technique for fall-off-the-bone ribs every time.

Pellet / Smoker
Grilled Tomahawk Steak
Intermediate 1.5 hours 2-3 people

Grilled Tomahawk Steak

The Instagram-famous showstopper, perfectly cooked edge to edge.

Charcoal / Gas
Smoked Chicken Thighs
Easy 1.5 hours 4 people

Smoked Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin, juicy meat — the easiest pellet grill win you'll ever cook.

Pellet / Smoker
Grilled Flank Steak with Garlic Marinade
Easy 30 min + 4 hr marinade 4 people

Grilled Flank Steak with Garlic Marinade

A weeknight superstar — affordable, fast, and absolutely packed with flavor.

Gas / Charcoal
Smoked Prime Rib Roast
Intermediate 4-5 hours 8-10 people

Smoked Prime Rib Roast

Holiday-worthy standing rib roast with a deep smoke ring and edge-to-edge pink.

Pellet / Smoker
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken
Easy 1 hour 4 people

Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

Crispy skin, juicy meat, and a whole bird done in 45 minutes flat.

Gas / Charcoal
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Intermediate 5-6 hours 6-8 as appetizer

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Meat candy. Cubes of pork belly braised in brown sugar and butter until they melt.

Pellet / Smoker
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Easy 30 minutes 4 people

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

A weeknight 30-minute cook with restaurant-tier results.

Gas / Charcoal
Smoked Tri-Tip
Intermediate 3 hours 6–8 servings

Smoked Tri-Tip

The California classic — smoky, crusty, and sliced against the grain for maximum tenderness.

Pellet
Grilled Porterhouse Steak
Intermediate 45 minutes 2–3 servings

Grilled Porterhouse Steak

Two steaks in one — tender filet and rich strip, seared over live fire like a proper steakhouse.

Charcoal
Smoked Beef Ribs (Dino Ribs)
Advanced 8–10 hours 4–6 servings

Smoked Beef Ribs (Dino Ribs)

Massive beef plate ribs, smoked until they jiggle like brisket on a bone. Pure caveman food.

Pellet
Grilled Lobster Tails
Easy 20 minutes 2 servings

Grilled Lobster Tails

Butter-basted lobster over charcoal in under 20 minutes. Easier than you think, more impressive than it looks.

Charcoal
Smoked Bologna
Easy 3 hours 8–10 servings

Smoked Bologna

The viral BBQ sensation that's surprisingly incredible. Low-and-slow transforms humble lunch meat into smoky gold.

Pellet
Grilled Avocado
Easy 15 minutes 4 servings

Grilled Avocado

Smoky, creamy, and unexpectedly transformative. The side dish that steals the show.

Gas
Grilled Watermelon
Easy 15 minutes 4–6 servings

Grilled Watermelon

Sweet, smoky, and slightly caramelized. The summer dessert no one sees coming.

Gas
Smoked Meatloaf
Intermediate 3.5 hours 6–8 servings

Smoked Meatloaf

Your grandma's meatloaf, but with a smoky bark and BBQ glaze. Comfort food gets an upgrade.

Pellet
Grilled Picanha
Intermediate 1 hour 4–6 servings

Grilled Picanha

The Brazilian steakhouse star — juicy cap steak, curled onto skewers, seared over charcoal.

Charcoal
Smoked Turkey Breast
Intermediate 4 hours 8–10 servings

Smoked Turkey Breast

All the holiday flavor without the whole-bird hassle. Juicy, smoky, and perfectly sliceable.

Pellet
Grilled Peaches
Easy 20 minutes 4 servings

Grilled Peaches

Summer's simplest dessert. Caramelized, smoky, and perfect with ice cream or mascarpone.

Gas
Smoked Brisket Chili
Intermediate 4 hours 8–10 servings

Smoked Brisket Chili

The best use of leftover brisket. Smoky, rich, and deeply satisfying — with a serious kick if you want it.

Pellet
Grilled Naan Bread
Easy 30 minutes 6 pieces

Grilled Naan Bread

Soft, charred flatbread cooked directly on the grates. Better than store-bought and absurdly easy.

Gas
Smoked Cream Cheese
Easy 2 hours 8–10 servings

Smoked Cream Cheese

The viral BBQ hack that's actually genius. Smoky, creamy, and the easiest appetizer you'll ever make.

Pellet
Grilled Whole Fish
Intermediate 40 minutes 2–4 servings

Grilled Whole Fish

Mediterranean-style whole fish over charcoal. Crispy skin, tender flesh, and serious dinner-party energy.

Charcoal