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.
Best Grilling Recipes for Labor Day
Fall off the Bone Ribs are tender, juicy and seriously fall apart tender. This method has become our favorite for smoky bbq ribs.
These Dr Pepper Jalapeno BBQ Ribs bring the sweet heat that everyone loves.
Garlic and Onion Smoked Brisket is one of the best recipes to feed a crowd. Smoky and delicious brisket that is guranteed tender and juicy.
Brisket Stuffed Poblano Peppers are beyond amazing and one of our most viral recipes. Add these to your cookout menu and watch them disappear!
Fresh ground brisket makes the most epic grilled burgers that you've ever tasted! Once you try them, you'll never want to go back to regular ground beef.
Chili Dogs are always a hit and with grilled hot dogs and homemade chili they are guarnteed to disappear in a flash.
Grilled Half Chicken is a tasty way to feed a crowd. An easy recipe that results in the most smoky, tender and juicy chicken that will have everyone coming back for more.
BBQ Whole Chicken is the ultimate barbecue chicken recipe! Our sweet and tangy bbq sauce makes this smoky chicken something extra special.
Smoked Sausage and Potato Kabobs are one of our most popular recipes. The flavor combination is out of this world and these kabobs are always a crowd favorite.
Smoked Mac and Cheese is extra cheesy and topped with bacon. Once you try grilled mac and cheese, you'll never go back!
BBQ Cowboy Beans are a must have for any cookout. Hearty beans with ground beef and so much flavor!
Southern Potato Salad is a great make ahead side dish that pairs perfectly with ribs, burgers or chicken.
Coleslaw for BBQ is extra creamy and is the ultimate side for any meal on the grill.
Pepper Jack Jalapeno Poppers are stuffed with creamy cheese and pepper jack cheese and slow cooked on the grill for a tasty appetizer.
Armadillo Eggs are jalapeño poppers wrapped in sausage and bacon and coated in bbq sauce for an epic appetizer.
Classic queso loaded with smoked brisket is always a hit for cookouts. Serve it up with tortilla chips or over tacos and burritos.
