50 mouthwatering recipes for the grill
The United States is far from the only country in the world with strong grilling traditions, but it's safe to say that Americans in particular enjoy a good cookout. In fact, the nationwide barbecue grill industry is estimated to be valued at $3.38 billion as of 2024, and over the next five years, that number is expected to balloon to nearly $4.6 billion.
So, how much money does the average American spend each barbecue season? A June 2024 survey from Casino.org of 4,000 U.S. residents found that the average person shells out $89 per barbecue, or $1,433 every year. A substantial portion of that spending seems to go toward two classics: hamburgers and corn on the cob, the nation's favorite barbecue dishes by a wide margin.
Of course, summer is traditionally the season to fire up the grill, but the survey showed that one day in particular stands out for barbecuing. The overwhelming majority of Americans—65%—chose the Fourth of July as their favorite day to barbecue.
To celebrate America's favorite day to grill, Stacker compiled a list of grilling recipes from Allrecipes, including fresh twists on those standard hamburgers and corn on the cob. Keep reading to add some new favorites to your grilling portfolio and breathe new life into your existing go-to barbecue recipes.
Good Frickin' Paprika Chicken
- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 3 hours
- Total time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Spicy Grilled Shrimp
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,145 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 6 minutes
- Total time: 21 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Scott Hibb's Amazing Whisky Grilled Baby Back Ribs
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,405 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Total time: 3 hours
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
- Rating: 4.7/5 (499 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Italian Chicken Marinade
- Rating: 4.6/5 (301 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Potato Salad
- Rating: 4.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Barbequed Pineapple
- Rating: 4.4/5 (86 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 8 slices
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Steak Marinade in Existence
- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,559 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 1/3 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Asparagus
- Rating: 4.8/5 (865 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 3 minutes
- Total time: 18 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
- Rating: 4.4/5 (3,745 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 patties
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Gal-Bi)
- Rating: 4.7/5 (261 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 7 hours
- Total time: 7 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker
- Rating: 4.7/5 (266 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 8 hours
- Additional time: 12 hours
- Total time: 20 hours 10 minutes
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Fajita Marinade I
- Rating: 4.6/5 (848 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
BBQ Spice Rub
- Rating: 4.8/5 (146 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 1/4 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Beer Brats
- Rating: 4.6/5 (387 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 sausages
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
A Very Popular BBQ Sauce
- Rating: 4.6/5 (921 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
World's Best Honey Garlic Pork Chops
- Rating: 4.5/5 (667 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Copycat McRib® Sandwich
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 11 hours
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 large sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Marinated Tuna Steak
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,223 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 11 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 51 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Juiciest Hamburgers Ever
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,291 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Salmon I
- Rating: 4.8/5 (5,583 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 16 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 31 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Marinated Flank Steak
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,705 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 6 hours
- Total time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Hamburger Ever
- Rating: 4.3/5 (768 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Prize Winning Baby Back Ribs
- Rating: 4.8/5 (742 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Copycat Chipotle® Chicken
- Rating: 4.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Additional time: 18 hours
- Total time: 18 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Steak Dry Rub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade
- Rating: 4.8/5 (654 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 1 day
- Total time: 1 day
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups marinade
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
- Rating: 4.4/5 (3,745 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 patties
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Rotisserie Chicken
- Rating: 4.7/5 (309 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Portobello Mushroom Burgers
- Rating: 4.6/5 (969 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
The Perfect Basic Burger
- Rating: 4.4/5 (239 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 16 minutes
- Additional time: 4 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 hamburger patties
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Sea Bass
- Rating: 4.7/5 (416 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Chicken Tikka Masala
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,985 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 50 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
Korean BBQ Sauce
- Rating: 4.6/5 (156 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Cedar Planked Salmon
- Rating: 4.9/5 (859 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Turkish Chicken Kebabs
- Rating: 4.8/5 (165 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 large portions
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Detroit Hot Honey Wings
- Rating: 4.7/5 (395 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Bar-B-Que Sauce
- Rating: 4.7/5 (539 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Whole Smoked Cauliflower
- Rating: 3.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Pork Chop Marinade
- Rating: 4.7/5 (207 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 6 hours
- Total time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Grill Master Chicken Wings
- Rating: 4.8/5 (659 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Blackened Seasoning Mix
- Rating: 4.7/5 (177 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 /4 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,056 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
- Rating: 4.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Ever Beef Marinade
- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Instant Pot® Ribs from Frozen
- Rating: 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
London Broil II
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,100 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 5 hours
- Total time: 5 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
