50 Mouthwatering Recipes for the Grill

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50 mouthwatering recipes for the grill

Though the summer of 2025 is coming to an end—and with it, the traditional grilling season—a good cookout never goes amiss, particularly in the United States. The U.S. is far from the only country in the world with strong grilling traditions, of course, but it's safe to say Americans hold a particular appreciation for barbecuing. According to a Mordor Intelligence analysis, the is estimated to be valued at $3.59 billion as of 2025. Over the next five years, that number will balloon to nearly $4.86 billion.

With numbers like these, it's clear the average American spends quite a bit every barbecue season. And those costs have only risen in 2025. According to Rabobank's 2025 BBQ Index, the price of hosting a 10-person barbecue has , driven by inflation and supply-and-demand dynamics. On the other hand, prices are up overall, particularly for products like ground beef, which surged as of July 2025. So, it may just depend on what you're buying.

To celebrate America's enduring love for the grill, �鶹ԭ�� compiled a list of grilling recipes from , including fresh twists on those standard hamburgers and corn on the cob. Keep reading to add new favorites to your grilling portfolio and breathe new life into your go-to barbecue recipes.

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Good Frickin' Paprika Chicken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 3 hours
- Total time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
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Spicy Grilled Shrimp

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,145 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 6 minutes
- Total time: 21 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Scott Hibb's Amazing Whisky Grilled Baby Back Ribs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,405 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Total time: 3 hours
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
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Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

- Rating: 4.7/5 (499 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
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Italian Chicken Marinade

- Rating: 4.6/5 (301 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
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Grilled Potato Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Barbequed Pineapple

- Rating: 4.4/5 (86 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 8 slices
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Best Steak Marinade in Existence

- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,559 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 1/3 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Grilled Asparagus

- Rating: 4.8/5 (865 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 3 minutes
- Total time: 18 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

- Rating: 4.4/5 (3,745 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 patties
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Gal-Bi)

- Rating: 4.7/5 (261 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 7 hours
- Total time: 7 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker

- Rating: 4.7/5 (266 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 8 hours
- Additional time: 12 hours
- Total time: 20 hours 10 minutes
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Fajita Marinade I

- Rating: 4.6/5 (848 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 9
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BBQ Spice Rub

- Rating: 4.8/5 (146 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 1/4 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Beer Brats

- Rating: 4.6/5 (387 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 sausages
- Number of ingredients: 7
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A Very Popular BBQ Sauce

- Rating: 4.6/5 (921 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
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World's Best Honey Garlic Pork Chops

- Rating: 4.5/5 (667 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Chef John's Copycat McRib® Sandwich

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 11 hours
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 large sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Marinated Tuna Steak

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,223 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 11 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 51 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,291 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Grilled Salmon I

- Rating: 4.8/5 (5,583 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 16 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 31 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Marinated Flank Steak

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,705 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 6 hours
- Total time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Best Hamburger Ever

- Rating: 4.3/5 (768 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
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Prize Winning Baby Back Ribs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (742 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Copycat Chipotle® Chicken

- Rating: 4.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Additional time: 18 hours
- Total time: 18 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Steak Dry Rub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

- Rating: 4.8/5 (654 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 1 day
- Total time: 1 day
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups marinade
- Number of ingredients: 14
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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

- Rating: 4.4/5 (3,745 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 patties
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Rotisserie Chicken

- Rating: 4.7/5 (309 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Portobello Mushroom Burgers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (969 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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The Perfect Basic Burger

- Rating: 4.4/5 (239 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 16 minutes
- Additional time: 4 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 hamburger patties
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Grilled Sea Bass

- Rating: 4.7/5 (416 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Chicken Tikka Masala

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,985 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 50 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
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Korean BBQ Sauce

- Rating: 4.6/5 (156 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Cedar Planked Salmon

- Rating: 4.9/5 (859 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Turkish Chicken Kebabs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (165 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 large portions
- Number of ingredients: 13
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Detroit Hot Honey Wings

- Rating: 4.7/5 (395 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Bar-B-Que Sauce

- Rating: 4.7/5 (539 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Whole Smoked Cauliflower

- Rating: 3.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Best Pork Chop Marinade

- Rating: 4.7/5 (207 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 6 hours
- Total time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
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Grill Master Chicken Wings

- Rating: 4.8/5 (659 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Blackened Seasoning Mix

- Rating: 4.7/5 (177 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 /4 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,056 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Best Ever Beef Marinade

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Instant Pot® Ribs from Frozen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
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London Broil II

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,100 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 5 hours
- Total time: 5 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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