48 Quick Barbecue Recipes

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48 Quick Barbecue Recipes1/48 Grilled Pork Chops with Smokin’ Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Pork Chops with Smokin’ Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, my husband always had pork chops that were pan-fried or baked, but he knew they could be better. So he combined his love of grilling with the desire to create his own signature sauce, and the result was this recipe. —Vicky Drnek, Rome, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1 tablespoon sauce: 263 calories, 9g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch

fat (3g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 2/48 Pork Barbecue Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pork Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We were happy when there was pork roast on the menu because we were sure that, within the next few days, we’d be feasting on leftover pork in these tasty sandwiches.-George Hascher, Phoenicia, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 398 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated

For extra pizazz, try different chip flavors like ranch dressing and jalapeno

fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1720mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. 3/48 Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For my version of Mexican street corn, I roll the ears in crushed chips. For extra pizazz, try different chip flavors like ranch dressing and jalapeno. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 355 calories, 27g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 4/48 Huli Huli Chicken 156 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Huli means “turn” in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill

Huli Huli Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I lived in Hawaii, I got this recipe for chicken marinated in a ginger-soy sauce from a friend. Huli means “turn” in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill. —Sharon Boling, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs: 391 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 43g protein. 5/48 Grilled Flank Steak 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME

Marinate it and grill or broil it!

Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: How to cook flank steak? Easy! Marinate it and grill or broil it! This marinated steak is so moist that it will become one of your favorite ways to serve beef. —Heather Ahrens, Columbus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef: 186 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 6/48 Best Hamburger 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Hamburger Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grill these easy hamburgers and add your favorite toppings. Not into grilling? Make the patties on the stovetop, in the oven or even in the air fryer. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 265 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 7/48 Grilled Boneless Pork Chops 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Grilled Pork Chops Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: This recipe is my favorite out of all my grilled pork chop recipes

Creator: This recipe is my favorite out of all my grilled pork chop recipes. I start preparing this entree the night before I plan to grill it.—Erica Svejda, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 328 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 44g protein. 8/48 Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grilling corn in the husks is so easy.

There’s no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling

There’s no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill and add your favorite flavored butter. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn with 2 tablespoons butter: 225 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 9/48 BBQ Hot Dog & Potato Packs 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Hot Dog & Potato Packs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For these nifty

foil packs, small hands make quick work of topping potato wedges with a hot dog, onions and cheese. — Kelly Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 293 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1227mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 10/48 Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend

for an hour, then toss it on the grill

for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It tastes just like summer. —Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 177 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 11/48 Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Blue Cheese Mustard Sauce 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Blue Cheese Mustard Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple steak gets a

big flavor boost from two of my favorites: mustard and blue cheese

big flavor boost from two of my favorites: mustard and blue cheese. My husband and I make this recipe to celebrate our anniversary each year! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 547 calories, 39g fat (17g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1088mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. 12/48 Pork Chops with Glaze 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rosemary adds a special touch to these beautifully glazed pork chops that are just right for any meal. —Louise

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch

Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 246 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 13/48 Grilled Vegetable Platter 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the best of summer in one dish! These pretty veggies are perfect for entertaining. Grilling brings out their natural sweetness, and the easy marinade really perks up the flavor. —Heidi Hall, North St.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat

Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 144 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 14/48 Grilled Marinated Ribeyes 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Marinated Ribeyes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade overnight and you’ve got a rich and hearty dinner ready to grill up the next day. —Louise

Barbecue chicken is a sure bet with guests, but it’s also messy at times

Graybiel, Toronto, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 steak: 570 calories, 40g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. 15/48 Skillet Chicken with Barbecue Onion 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Barbecue chicken is a sure bet with guests, but it’s also messy at times. My stovetop BBQ chicken recipe lets you savor that flavor without a pile of napkins. —Evelyn Cleare, Miami, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1/4 cup sauce: 250 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated

fat), 63mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 16/48 Loaded Baked Potatoes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my creamy and rich version of twice-baked potatoes. Always a treat, these stuffed potatoes go very well with the Chicken Cordon Bleu for my holiday dinner. —Merle Dyck, Elkford, British Columbia 17/48 Barbecue Bacon Burger 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Bacon Burger Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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