Barbecue recipes

Sun’s out, barbecues out. Get it out, dust it down, polish it up and make the most of your BBQ this summer with our best barbecue recipes. We’ve got 100+ ideas including icons of the grill like beef burgers, slow-cooked pork belly, chicken wings and ribs.

Fancy something different? We have plenty alternative recipes such as whole baked cheese and fruit parcels. In fact, we’ve dedicated an entire section to alternative barbecue ideas. Plant-based barbecue recipes include spiced aubergine shawarma and vegan hot dogs.

Kebabs and skewers work really well on the barbecue too, and see our 12 best sides to go with it all. Happy grilling!

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Smoked brisket buns with mustard barbecue sauce and pickled chillies

Alternative barbecue recipes

Smoked brisket buns with mustard barbecue sauce and pickled chillies

Smoked brisket is the pinnacle of low-and-slow barbecuing. This recipe by David Carter of Smokestak is perfect for a big summer get-together.

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Elotes (Mexican-style street corn)

Sweetcorn recipes

Elotes (Mexican-style street corn)

Corn on the cob is the sweet taste of summer. Elotes – Mexican grilled corn – takes things to a different level with a zingy cheesy topping.

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Sticky kecap manis and lime chicken wings

Chicken wing recipes

Sticky kecap manis and lime chicken wings

These sweet-and-salty sticky chicken wings are the ideal party food – they’re simple to make and a real joy to eat. Try them on the barbecue.

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Aubergine and courgette shawarma skewers

Aubergine recipes

Aubergine and courgette shawarma skewers

Ribbons of aubergine and courgette are marinated in fragrant spices, then slowly caramelised on the barbecue for naturally vegan skewers.

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Reuben steak skewers with sauerkraut

Steak recipes

Reuben steak skewers with sauerkraut

Inspired by the epic reuben sandwich, these spiced beef skewers are served on sauerkraut with pickles, russian dressing and bagel seasoning.

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Halloumi, apricot and pistachio skewers

Skewer recipes

Halloumi, apricot and pistachio skewers

Halloumi is always a crowdpleaser at barbecues. Here, the cheese is threaded onto skewers with lightly charred onion and apricot halves.

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Chipotle pork and pineapple skewers

Pork recipes from around the world

Chipotle pork and pineapple skewers

These Mexican pork skewers with smoky chipotle and juicy pineapple will be a huge hit at your next summer barbecue.

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Tamarind chicken skewers with coriander chutney

Skewer recipes

Tamarind chicken skewers with coriander chutney

A sticky, tangy and tart tamarind coating helps to keep these chicken skewers super juicy, with a fresh chutney for drizzling and dipping.

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Canarian salted potato and prawn skewers with mojo rojo

Prawn recipes

Canarian salted potato and prawn skewers with mojo rojo

These barbecue prawn skewers are inspired by Canarian papas arrugadas (salt-crusted potatoes served with mojo rojo, a fiery pepper dip).

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Kerkennah-style grilled prawns

Prawn recipes

Kerkennah-style grilled prawns

Grilled prawns are paired with kerkennaise, a spiced tomato sauce from Tunisia, in this delicious summer recipe from chef Ben Tish.

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Barbecued raspberry brownie pan pudding

Brownie recipes

Barbecued raspberry brownie pan pudding

Use your barbecue to cook this gooey brownie pudding with raspberry ripple layer. It was demolished in seconds in our test kitchen.

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Barbecued maple and pecan banana splits

Banana recipes

Barbecued maple and pecan banana splits

Add flair to the retro banana split by baking on the barbecue coals as they die down. This easy pud will be a hit at your next barbecue.

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Grilled peaches with rose-scented madeira cake

Alternative barbecue recipes

Grilled peaches with rose-scented madeira cake

Juicy fresh peaches soften and intensify in flavour as they're grilled over the barbecue, the charred lines adding caramelised depth.

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Smoky pork shoulder tacos

Taco recipes

Smoky pork shoulder tacos

This smoky pork shoulder will shred apart. Pile it onto tacos alongside pickled onions, pico de gallo and hot sauce.

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Ben Tish’s pork belly ribs with roasted peaches and fennel

Pork recipes from around the world

Ben Tish’s pork belly ribs with roasted peaches and fennel

Pork belly is a thing of wonder – especially slow cooked or barbecued on the bone. Ben Tish pairs belly ribs with fennel and sweet peaches.

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Spatchcock saffron chicken (joojeh kabab)

Favourite chicken recipes

Spatchcock saffron chicken (joojeh kabab)

This spatchcocked saffron chicken is a modern twist on a Persian classic – the joojeh kabab. Make it your go-to dish for summer entertaining.

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