90 Memorial Day Recipes For The Grill and Smoker – Get Inspired

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Looking for some fun and easy Memorial Day Recipe Ideas for the Grill or Smoker? Below are some of our favorite recipes for this late Spring holiday! These are all tried and true family and crowd favorites.

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Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off to grilling and barbecue season, only to be matched with 4th of July. It’s all about spending the long weekend honoring the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for service in the US military. These Memorial Day recipe ideas are great whether you are hosting a party or traveling to someone’s weekend celebration.

Planning For Memorial Day

As owners of a catering company we like to portion out and plan how much food we need when hosting a holiday weekend for any size group. We added the following guidelines to consider when planning your meal.

Common Planning Tips

How much meat per person

In general we plan 1/2 pound of meat per person (pre-cook weight) when buying the proteins for any party. Typically it’s about grazing multiple dishes family style. You also have appetizers and sides. So this all adds up to just over 1 pound of food per person (or more). This accounts for trimming and cooking loss. We’ll have 2 or 3 protein options.

So if you plan to host 20 people, plan 10 pounds of meat and then buy variations. Maybe 4 pounds of chicken, and 6 pounds of pork shoulder for example.

How many appetizers?

We plan 2 appetizers for every 10 people who come. To make it easy you can add a charcuterie and cheese grazing plate as one of them. This is also a great option to delegate.

HOw many sides

If catering a big event we plan by weight and volume but for the backyard our general rule is 1/2 cup of sides per person. This generally means we’ll have 2 large portion sides for every 10 people. Between grazing on the apps, beverages, and other snacks, you honestly don’t need much.

Planning beverages

We will typically host with 1 house cocktail and non-alcoholic beverages. For wine we plan 1 bottle for every 4 people. More if you have wine-focused drinkers coming over. But you’ll know your crowd best.

Hosting Tip

Delegate your sides or your drinks. If you are hosting it’s totally appropriate to ask people to bring a contribution. But it’s equally important to be specific. Tell your guests to bring a specific dish or specific drinks so you can balance fun and hosting.

Memorial Day Cocktail Ideas

Every celebration should start with a great cocktail that is easy to make and tastes amazing. some of these can be mixed in advance and served right from the refrigerator making prep super easy.

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A watermelon cocktail on a table outside
Watermelon Cocktail (with Sparkling Wine)
And easy and delicious Watermelon Cocktail made with fresh watermelon juice and sparkling wine. And it is the most refreshing summer cocktail you'll drink this summer.
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Bourbon Cocktails with Lemon Simple Syrup
Bourbon Cocktail Recipe with Grilled Lemon Simple Syrup
Grilled lemons infused into a simple syrup and mixed with bourbon and bitters. A great summer cocktail.
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Toasting glasses with mimosas
Mimosa Bar Recipe Ideas
Recipe for a classic mimosa part plus variations on the fruits and decor ideas.
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Blackberry Aperol Spritz Cocktail
Blackberry Aperol Spritz
A twist on a classic Aperol Spritz inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Blackberry Aperol Spritz Cocktail, made with blackberry simple syrup. 
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rhubarb fizz cocktail
Rhubarb Lemon Fizz Cocktail
Rhubarb Lemon Fizz is a fun, festive, and refreshing summer cocktail containing 4 simple ingredients (and can also be made alcohol-free)
Check out this recipe

Memorial Day Appetizers

Starting off any party is all about easy and quick. You can explore all of our appetizer recipes or start with some of our most popular, including our Baked Brie with Wine and Thyme, with over 2 million video views.

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Baked Brie dip with crostini.
Grilled Baked Brie with Wine and Thyme
Grilled brie wheel with white wine and thyme served with grilled crostini.
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Grilled Brie Cheese with Blackberry Jam on a serving platter
Grilled Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam
Grilled Baked Brie with a homemade blackberry jam is an excellent holiday party appetizer! Use fresh or frozen blackberries for one of the best appetizer recipes.
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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail served with a Spicy Sriracha Cocktail Sauce
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Sriracha Cocktail Sauce
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail features a Spicy Sriracha Cocktail Sauce that is easily adaptable. Perfect for cookouts, parties, and holidays!
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Grilled Peach Crostini with Mascarpone and Honey
Grilled Peach Crostini Recipe with Mascarpone and Honey
Grilled Peach Crostini with Mascarpone and Honey is the perfect summer appetizer. Find out how to grill peaches for a delicious summer treat.
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A platter of jalapeño poppers stuffed with brie cheese and wrapped with prosciutto on a white plate
Jalapeño Poppers Recipe with Brie and Prosciutto
A cheese board meets jalapeño poppers with creamy brie cheese, savory and salty prosciutto with a touch of cherry jam.
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smoked jalapeno poppers
Smoked Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Smoked Jalapeño Poppers with Crispy Bacon. An easy appetizer made with crispy smoked bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese.
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BBQ Oysters on a serving platter served with some red wine bbq sauce and grilled lemon
BBQ Oysters with Melted Seasoned Butter
Easy grilled oysters topped with BBQ sauce and pre-seasoned melted butter. It's an easy appetizer and delicious.
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Grilled Mushroom Crostini with Smoked Honey and Aged Balsamic
Grilled Mushroom Crostini Recipe with Smoked Honey and Aged Balsamic
The perfect mushroom appetizer. Slowly saute mushrooms until browned and serve over a grilled crostini. Top with honey and aged balsamic. Delicious appetizer all year long.
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chicken lollipops
Grilled Chicken Lollipop Recipe
Frenched chicken drumsticks that are grilled and then finished with a barbecue sauce, honey, and Sriracha glaze. Chicken Lollipops make for a perfect appetizer.
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Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends are super tender, juicy bites full of smoky flavor. Smoke these for three hours, braise in a BBQ sauce mix, and then finish uncovered for the perfect meat candy.
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close up of crispy smoked pork belly
Grilled Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy Pork Belly, slowly smoked and finished over high heat for a crispy texture and a savory and mildly sweet finishing sauce.
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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread in a cast iron pan
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Tangy and rich Buffalo style pull apart bread grilled to golden brown perfection. Great in the oven as well.
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Dips and Spreads

Anytime we want to jazz up our Memorial Day recipe ideas we think of all the dips! They are easy to make in advance and keep warm in a crockpot or on the stove top. Reach for one (or two) of these dip recipe ideas when you want to change up your spread.

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Beer Cheese Dip in cast iron pan on plate with pretzels and sausage.
Beer Cheese Dip with Bacon
A delicious and easy Beer Cheese Dip recipe with tangy cream cheese and sharp cheddar topped with crispy bacon. Dip pretzels and smoked sausage for the best flavor.
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Grilled vegetable crudite platter top view
Grilled Crudités Platter with Tarragon Dipping Sauce
An incredible way to serve both raw and grilled vegetables as an appetizer with a savory and tangy tarragon dipping sauce. Serve a combination of semi-grilled and raw vegetables for the ultimate crudités platter.
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Easy Greek Yogurt Dip Recipe with Green Chile
An easy 5-ingredient Greek Yogurt Recipe topped with fresh green chile inspired by New Mexico cuisine.
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Smoked Fish Dip closeup
Smoked Fish Dip
Smoked white fish, cream cheese, sour cream, capers, seasoning, and some crunch make this one of the easiest and best smoked fish dip recipes on the web.
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Smoked onion dip with sour cream and chives.
Smoked French Onion Dip Recipe
An easy smoked onion appetizer with smoked white onion, sour cream, chives, and cream cheese for the ultimate game day snack.
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Lodge cast iron baking dish with baked goat cheese, mushrooms, and crostini.
Goat Cheese Dip Recipe with Shiitake Mushrooms
Goat Cheese Dip with Shiitake Mushrooms combines cream cheese and goat cheese with savory shiitake mushrooms and is baked and finished with spicy pickled peppers, tomatoes, and more mushrooms. Creamy, savory, and delicious!
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Sausage Queso Bean dip in a cast iron pan
Sausage Queso Chipotle Bean Dip Recipe
A jazzed up Queso Bean Dip featuring ground sausage, green chilies, smoky chipotle pinto beans, and real shredded cheese. Smoky Chipotle Bean and Sausage Queso dip is a fantastic dip for summer cookouts, tailgating, or even camping.
Check out this recipe
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Grilled Jalapeño Popper Dip in a cast iron pan
Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe with Bacon
Jalapeño Popper Dip is a great appetizer for the big game, or cheesy queso recipe to enjoy as comfort food. Included with bacon, not too spicy, with just the right amount of flavor to satisfy anyone.
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Smoked Salmon Dip with crostini in a cup.
Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
A delicious appetizer recipe for smoked salmon dip made with salmon cooked on a smoker, then mixed into a creamy indulgent dip. This is a great smoked salmon appetizer for any occasion. Includes wine pairings.
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Smoked Cheese Ball with crackers
Smoked Cheese Ball Recipe
Smoked cream cheese combined with seasoning, green onions, Dijon, and Cheddar coated in toasty smoked almonds. The perfect appetizer.
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Rib Recipes

From pork to beef we have you covered on some of the most popular Rib Recipes for Memorial Day. And there is nothing more American than smoked ribs. Whether it’s classic baby backs, spares, or the St. Louis cut.

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Easy 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe
Recipe for competition style smoked pork ribs, and an explanation of the “3-2-1 Method” of smoking ribs.
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Smoked Beef Ribs on butcher paper
Easy Smoked Beef Ribs Recipe
How to smoke the most incredible beef ribs. Smoked Beef Plate Ribs are rich, tender, and melt in your mouth like butter. 
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two racks of hot honey ribs on butcher paper
Hot Honey Ribs Recipe
Whether Baby Backs or St. Louis style cut, this Hot Honey Rib Recipe is going to be your new favorite way to smoke ribs. Slightly sweet, mildly spicy, sticky, and packed with flavor after a hot honey glaze.
Check out this recipe
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Blueberry Bourbon Rosemary Pork Ribs
Smoked Baby Back Ribs with Rosemary Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Blueberry Bourbon Smoked Ribs have incredible rich and savory flavors that will wow your guests next time you smoke ribs. This is a fun smoked rib recipe to try if you want to change up from traditional BBQ flavors.
The recipe for Blueberry Bourbon BBQ sauce also goes great on chicken or pork also.
Check out this recipe
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No Sugar Added Smoked Pork Ribs (Keto and Paleo Friendly)
Keto Ribs Recipe
Smoked ribs made with a savory and sweet dry rub that has zero added sugar, as well as an incredible BBQ sauce that is naturally sweetened with caramelized onions. It’s Keto and Paleo friendly and absolutely delicious! 
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Asian Smoked Pork Ribs Recipe
Savory and Sweet flavors inspired by Chinese Five Spice and a Thai glaze.
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2 Racks of Ribs with BBQ Sauce
Kansas City Style Pellet Grill Ribs Recipe
Tender smoked ribs on a pellet smoker with a sweet and heat based Kansas City Style sauce.
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Spare Ribs with Sauce Sliced
Smoked Pork Ribs with Tangy Mop Sauce
Smoked Spare Ribs basted with an apple cider vinegar mop slowly smoked.
Check out this recipe
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grilled flanken steak
Port Wine Marinated Flanken Rib Recipe
A port wine and KC style BBQ sauce marinated Flanken beef rib grilled hot and fast for a tender and delicious Flanken Ribs recipe!
Check out this recipe
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Smoked Baby Back Ribs recipe
Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Smoked and wrapped BBQ Baby Back Ribs that come out super tender and delicious.
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Brisket + Pork Recipes

Sometimes you just want a low and slow meal during a long holiday weekend. And smoked pork shoulder and brisket are great to feed a crowd over Memorial Day. Here are some of our favorites, and don’t forget to learn about our top 15 tips to smoke perfect brisket. We also have a guide on where to buy brisket online if you can’t find it locally.

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beef seasoning in mason jar.
Easy Brisket Rub Recipe
This brisket rub is savory and packed with great flavor. We avoid using sugar so you taste the beef flavor and avoid any bitterness. We use this on all of our brisket cooks.
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Tray of Brisket Burnt Ends
Easy Brisket Burnt Ends Recipe
Recipe for the best tender and flavorful Beef Brisket Burnt Ends. The ultimate BBQ meat candy!
Check out this recipe
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Smoked brisket sliced on butcher paper with pickled vegetables.
The Ultimate Smoked Brisket Recipe
Recipe for a whole packer Smoked Beef Brisket. The best steps for perfectly juicy and tender brisket.  
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Slices of smoked brisket flat on a cutting board
Smoked Brisket Flat Recipe
Slowly cooked brisket flat with a tender and rich flavor and finish. An easy step-by-step guide.
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pulled pork on a sheet pan with sauce
Smoked Pork Butt Recipe
How to Smoke Pork Butt (Pork Shoulder) for the most tender and flavorful Smoked Pulled Pork.
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kalua pork on a sheet pan
Hawaiian Style Kalua Pork Recipe
Inspired by the traditional imu cooked pork, we are slowly smoking a pork shoulder, seasoned with Hawaiian Pink Salt, and wrapped in banana leaves, then slowly smoked until pull apart tender.
Check out this recipe
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A pulled pork sandwich made with easy smoked pulled pork
Easy Pulled Pork Recipe
The easiest way to prepare pulled pork. Simply buy a pork shoulder, season it, and then smoke it until it's the right temperature and texture. Let it rest, then pull it and enjoy some delicious smoked pulled pork sandwiches.
Check out this recipe
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Hawaiian Style Pulled Pork Sliders on a platter
Pulled Pork Sliders with Citrus Pineapple Slaw and Balsamic Soy Sauce
Sweet and savory Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders recipe is a take on Asian-meets-Hawaiian flavors with an Asain inspired dry rub and grilled pineapple coleslaw.
Check out this recipe

On The Grill

Don’t forget the ease of a hot and fast Memorial Day menu. Our grilled recipes bring the flavor through marinades, seasonings, and sauces.

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Grilled Marinated Chicken Kebabs
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Citrus Marinade
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with a Citrus marinade. A simple and flavorful chicken dish.
Check out this recipe
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4 Chili Dogs on a sheet pan
Chili Dog Recipe
Savory ground beef chili with an American Wagyu hot dog topped with diced sweet onions and sharp cheddar cheese.
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Pellet grilled chicken thighs, glazed, and on a plate.
Pellet Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe
Chicken thighs grilled on a pellet grill (such as a Traeger grill) over high heat and finished with a BBQ Sauce glaze.
Check out this recipe
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Grilled Hanger Steak on the grill
Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Reduction Sauce
How to grill a hanger steak and finish it with a decadent red wine reduction sauce. Hanger steaks are affordable alternative to more expensive cuts of meat, but are full of incredible flavor. 
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Grilled pork steaks on a serving platter
Grilled Pork Steaks
This grilled pork steak recipe uses two-zone grilling and a hot fire to get a great sear and a perfectly tender interior. A fantastic and easy grilled pork steak idea!
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Memorial Day Burger and Slider Recipes

Having a few burger and slider recipes in your inventory is important. If you want to get fancy you can add aioli or your favorite fry sauce. Cook to order, top with caramelized onions, or make in advance and then finish on the grill, here are some of the best burger and slider recipes.

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Classic American smoked hamburger with cheese on a cutting board.
Easy Smoked Hamburger Recipe
Smoked Hamburger finished over high heat and topped with your favorite ingredients. Cheese or no cheese, this is truly the easiest and best smoked burger ever!
Check out this recipe
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Grilled Green Chile Cheeseburger Recipe
Cheeseburgers topped with a green chile salsa on a brioche bun is a taste of New Mexico. Grill the cheeseburgers hot and fast for the best green chile cheeseburger recipe.
Check out this recipe
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A sheet tray of cheeseburger sliders.
Smoked Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe with Caramelized Onions
An easy way to make sliders by prepping a large single patty and then slowly smoking, and cutting into 12 individual sliders. Topped with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and stone ground mustard.
Check out this recipe
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Western Cheeseburger with Onion Rings on a wood board
Western Burger Recipe with Beer Battered Onion Rings
This burger is packed with beef, bacon, barbecue sauce, and beer battered onion rings. These burgers are huge and worth every bite. They are simply seasoned and the mix of toppings is what makes this dish really shine.
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Smoked Lamb Burgers with Rosemary Aioli
Smoked Lamb Burgers Recipe
A simple recipe for smoked lamb burgers with a rosemary aioli sauce and pickled onions. Includes instructions on how to smoke meat on a simple Weber Kettle Grill.
Check out this recipe
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One pulled Italian beef slider on a cutting board.
Easy Smoked Italian Pulled Beef Sliders
A slowly smoked Beef Chuck Roast finished in a savory braise of Beef broth, Italian Seasoning, and giardiniera for the ultimate Italian pulled roast beef slider.
Check out this recipe
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A single Italian Meatball Slider
Grilled Meatball Sliders
A quick and easy dinner idea for the whole family. Italian Meatball Sliders made with frozen meatballs, Tomato Basil Sauce, Hawaiian rolls, and Provolone cheese, cooked on the grill. This whole meal comes together in under 20 minutes!
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Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders on pan
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Slider Recipe
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders are an outstanding snack when you're craving a classic chicken wing but want to change it up a bit. We deconstruct a classic chicken wing and turn it into a flavorful meatball for sliders. A healthier alternative to fried wings!
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Grilled Salmon Burgers
Homemade Salmon Burger Recipe
A hand made fresh salmon burger for the grill.
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Mexican Burger and Bun in Hand
Smoked Mexican Burgers with Chorizo and Smoked Poblanos
How to smoke burgers with incredible smoky flavor and moisture with the perfect char on the outside. Plus a recipe for Smoked Mexican Burgers with Chorizo and Smoked Poblanos.
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A grilled smashed burger
Grilled Smash Burger Recipe with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Sauce
Classic take on the fast food smash burger grilled outside on a griddle and finished with cheese, caramelized onions, and special sauce.
Check out this recipe
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juicy grilled turkey burger
Grilled Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Mayo
A flavorful and delicious grilled turkey burger that doesn't suck! This delicious burger is topped with a chipotle mayo.
Check out this recipe

Seafood Recipe Ideas

A whole filet of salmon smoked on a cutting board is a beautiful presentation and easy to scale up or down based on your Memorial Day crowd. Add our seafood seasoning to any of these dishes to really make them pop.

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Smoked Salmon
Perfect Smoked Salmon. Recipe and video for fresh smoked salmon fillet. Secrets to juicy and tender salmon. Comes with wine pairing recommendations.
Check out this recipe
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Grilled Salmon and Crab Cakes with dipping sauce on a platter.
Smoked Salmon and Crab Cakes Recipe
A smoky twist to a traditional crab cake. Smoked salmon fillet is mixed with Dungeness crab to create incredible flavor and moisture for the ultimate salmon-crab cakes.
Check out this recipe
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glazed cedar plank salmon
Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Maple Chipotle Glaze
Maple Chipotle Cedar Plank Salmon is an easy way to grill salmon and add smoky flavor with a cedar plank. Finish with a maple glaze for the best cedar plank salmon recipe.
Check out this recipe
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Blackened salmon fillets on a plate.
Grilled Blackened Salmon (Steaks) Recipe
A grilled blackened salmon recipe with the rich, herbal, and earthy flavor of blackening seasoning. Quick and easy grilled salmon recipe.
Check out this recipe
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Grilled salmon with maple glaze on sheet pan.
Grilled Orange Salmon with Maple Glaze
Grilled salmon over direct heat lightly seasoned with a sweet citrus and maple syrup glaze as a finish. Paired with Prosecco.
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close up of grilled halibut with mango salsa
Grilled Halibut Recipe with Mango Salsa
This Grilled Halibut Recipe combines the savory flavors of open flame char with the sweet and spicy flavors of a mango and jalapeño salsa.
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Grilled Cod with Chimichurri sauce
Grilled Cod with Chimichurri
A quick and easy Grilled Cod fillet served with chimichurri sauce. A delicious and healthy meal for any night of the week.
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Grilled Cod with Garlic Wine Butter Sauce
Grilled Cod Recipe with White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce
An easy grilled cod recipe with our seafood seasoning topped with a flavorful white wine garlic butter sauce.
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Grilled Scallops and Shrimp with Chimichurri.
Grilled Scallops and Shrimp with Chimichurri
A great appetizer dish with seasoned scallops and shrimp cooked in a cast iron pan over the grill and dipped into a savory chimichurri sauce.
Check out this recipe
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Grilled Scallops in a white wine pan sauce in cast iron pan.
Grilled Scallops Recipe with White Wine Butter Sauce
A rich and buttery white wine pan sauce with grilled scallops cooked in a cast iron pan directly on the grill. Rich and tender flavor and ready in less than 10 minutes.
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Smoked Trout
Smoked Trout with Savory Seafood Seasoning
Simple and easy method for how to smoke trout filets.
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Chipotle Marinated Shrimp on the Grill
Grilled Chipotle Shrimp Skewers Recipe
Easy grilled shrimp marinated in a spicy and sweet chipotle honey lime marinade and quickly grilled to perfection. Great appetizer for summer grilling season or filling for tacos.
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Grilled Prawns with a lemon garlic butter sauce on a serving platter
Grilled Prawns with Garlic Butter Sauce
Grilled prawns finished with a delicious garlic butter sauce.
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp on a plate
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe
A quick marinade with lime, cilantro, garlic, and aromatics for an easy shrimp skewer recipe. Add a refreshing dipping sauce for a great appetizer or a meal for two.
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Side Dish Ideas

The side dish recipes should be just as fun as the main stars. Many of ours can be served cold as well so you can prep a day or two prior to your party. Jazz up any of our dressings with grilled lemons that have been juiced for a more concentrated flavor.

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Grilled Corn and Poblano Salad in a serving bowl
Grilled Corn and Poblano Salad Recipe
Combine grilled corn and grilled poblano with sweet onion, arugula, and some jalapeño and you have one heck of a summer salad. It's also great as a topping for steak, or filling for tacos!
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Grilled Caesar Salad with Crispy Bacon
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad Recipe
A simple and delicious grilled romaine Caesar salad elevated with some smoky crispy pancetta (or bacon), grilled lemon, and grilled baguette slices to sub for croutons, and instructions on how to grill romaine lettuce.
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Watermelon Salad
Watermelon Salad with Basil and White Balsamic Vinegar
A simple, delicious, and savory watermelon salad tossed with basil and white balsamic vinegar.
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close up of black bean salad
Black Bean Salad Recipe With Lime and Pepper Dressing
The perfect BBQ side dish that can double as a relish and topping for a variety of dishes.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Salad Recipe with Creamy Dill Dressing
White wine vinegar, dill, and Greek yogurt sauce balanced by fresh English cucumbers, red onions and peppers.
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Grilled Beet Salad with Rosé Infused Cranberries and Smoked Bacon
Grilled Beet Salad with Rosé Infused Cranberries and Bacon
Beets are incredible cooked on the grill, and even better topped with rosé wine infused cranberries and smoked bacon. This will be your favorite salad all summer long! 
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Grilled Mac and Cheese in a cast iron pan.
Grilled Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Chicken
Creamy cheese, crispy bacon, grilled chicken, and classic macaroni cooked on the grill.
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Smoked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Smoked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe
Creamy smoked butternut squash puree mixed with smoked chicken, bacon, and cheese for a creamy and flavorful mac and cheese.
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Smoked Tri Tip Macaroni and Cheese, Cooked on the Grill
Smoked Tri Tip Mac and Cheese Recipe
Smoked Tri Tip Mac and Cheese is made with perfectly smoked and tender tri tip, mixed with an ultra creamy cheese sauce and cooked on the grill.
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BBQ Baked Beans in a cast iron pan
Smoked BBQ Baked Beans Recipe
Easy barbecued baked beans that are comforting, slightly sweet, mildly smoky, rich, meaty, and totally indulgent.
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Our Favorite Memorial Day Desserts

If you still have room make one of our desserts from the grill or smoker. It can round out the meal and add a nice sweet touch at the end of the day.

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top view of skillet brownies
Skillet Brownies on the Grill
Made to be dense and rich in chocolate, these Skillet Brownies are cooked on the grill and then topped with a chocolate drizzle and vanilla bean ice cream. Gluten free.
Check out this recipe
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Grilled Peaches topped with ice cream and honey on a serving platter
Grilled Peaches Recipe with Ice Cream and Honey
Grilled Peaches cooked hot and fast and finished with smoked honey and vanilla ice cream.
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Grilled Strawberry Sundaes
Grilled Strawberry Sundaes with Melted Chocolate Peanut Butter Sacue
Strawberry Sundae made with grilled strawberries and a melted chocolate peanut butter sauce. Grilling strawberries is super easy to do, and adds incredible flavor to your sundae. Dairy free and gluten free.
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grilled apple crisp cooling
Grilled Apple Crisp
How to make a traditional apple crisp on the grill. Grilled Apple Crisp is going to become your new favorite fall dessert! It's also the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving dinner!
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Smoked Strawberry Shortcake
Smoked Strawberry Shortcake
Smoked Strawberry Shortcake is a twist on a summertime classic that starts with biscuits, layered with Smoked Strawberry Jam, fresh strawberries, and topped with homemade whipped cream.
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