Labor Day Grilling Recipes

Labor Day Grilling Recipes for the ultimate cookout. Fire up the grill for delicious appetizers, main dishes and side dishes that will please a hungry crowd.

Enjoy the last days of summer with family and friends by hosting a Labor Day BBQ. These easy recipes are all tried and true favorites that everyone is sure to love.

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Tips for Hosting a Backyard Cookout

• Choose a menu that’s easy to grill. Ribs, burgers, hot dogs and chicken are all classic grilling recipes that are easy and delicious. We also love grilled catfish, shrimp boil packets or vegetable kabobs to feed a crowd.
• Make Sure your Grill is Clean. The easiest way to clean the grill is using a piece of aluminum foil! Just crush it into a loose ball and use your tongs to scrape the grill grates.
• Gather Up Everything You’ll Need. Charcoal, hardwood for smoke along with a few grilling tools, like spatulas, silicone brushes and a digital meat thermometer.
• Easy Make Ahead Sides. No cookout is complete without the tasty sides. Serve up some classic favorites like cucumber salad, jalapeno hashbrown casserole or peach bbq baked beans.
• Have plenty of drinks on hand. Stock up on beer, sweet tea and lemonade. You may also want to serve cocktails like margaritas, strawberry daiquiris or mojitos.
• Provide some entertainment. Everyone enjoys lawn games like horse shoes, cornhole or pickleball and music is always a great idea.
• Room for Dessert. No backyard BBQ is complete without dessert. Peach Cobbler Dump Cake and ice cream or Apple Pie Pizza are favorites that can be made on the grill.

More Backyard BBQ Tips

• Keep it casual. A Labor Day BBQ should be a casual event, so don’t feel like you need to go all out with decorations and fancy dishes. If you are relaxed, your guests will be and everyone can enjoy the company and good food.
• Be prepared for the weather. It’s a good idea to have a backup plan in case of rain or bad weather. Set up a tent or canopy in your backyard, or move the party indoors.
• Have fun. The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the company of your loved ones. Relax, enjoy the company, the food and don’t sweat the small stuff.

I hope these Labor Day Grilling Recipes and tips help you host a successful Labor Day BBQ.

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