Summer’s Served: Must-Try Recipes for Summer 2023

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Summer is all about vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and meals that you can enjoy in the great outdoors. Our curated collection is packed with the best recipes of Summer 2023, ranging from refreshing salads to the ultimate BBQ delights. Prepare to fall in love with these flavorful, sunshine-infused dishes that will make your summer truly unforgettable!

Smoked Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Cheddar Cheese

Close up shot of a smoked hamburger on a bun with all the toppings.
Smoked Hamburgers. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Unleash smoky flavor with our smoked hamburgers recipe, featuring caramelized onions, bacon & cheddar – your new BBQ favorite!
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Chargrilled Kansas City Strip Steak

A quick recipe for juicy char-grilled Kansas City strip steaks right over the coals. Nothing fancy, just a great steak.
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Perfect Smoked Pork Chops

These thick-cut bone-in pork chops are perfect smoked. They come out tender, juicy, and loaded with flavor for a perfectly grilled dinner in under an hour.
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Traeger 3-2-1 Ribs

321 Ribs
321 Ribs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Set the grill to 225F and rub your ribs with a simple rub in this crazy easy proven smoking recipe for 3-2-1 ribs!
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Smoked Beer Can Chicken

This easy beer can chicken recipe is juicy, tender, and smoked to perfection! It only takes about an hour and a half to cook the chicken and enjoy!
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Dry Rubbed Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Dry Rubbed Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Dry Rubbed Smoked Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Who needs a mouthwatering rib recipe? When it comes to summer, there’s nothing as good as a finger-licking smoked ribs recipes and this is it. Get the Recipe: Dry Rubbed Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

Ditch dry, dull, lackluster chicken and master this amazing grilled spatchcock chicken recipe for juicy flavorful grilled chicken!
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Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Pile of smoked drumsticks.
Smoked Drumsticks. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor – learn how to make the ultimate smoked chicken drumsticks in just a few simple steps with tips!
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Cajun Grilled Shrimp Tacos

This amazing grilled shrimp taco recipe has just a bit of Creole heat from the spice rub, crisp slaw, & an easy creamy taco sauce, all in 20 minutes!
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Easy Grilled Tri-Tip

Thin, tender slices of grilled tri-tip are perfect for sandwiches, tacos, & more. Meet the “poor man’s brisket”: a West Coast classic with an elevated blend of seasonings.
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Grilled Flank Steak

When it comes to amazing flank steak tacos, you can’t beat this recipe for grilled steak thinly shaved and folded into warm tortillas!
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Fire up the grill for this easy 30 minute recipe for barbecue grilled shrimp skewers brushed with BBQ sauce and finished with a fresh chimichurri sauce!
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Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters

chicken legs on a grill.
Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Fire up the grill for juicy and flavorful grilled chicken leg quarters. Master the art of grilling with our step-by-step recipe for savoring tender, smoky chicken.
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BBQ Pork Steak

Juicy pork chops are ready in 20 minutes! These bbq pork steaks are rubbed, seasoned, grilled to perfection, and topped with compound butter. Yum!
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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

platter of bbq shrimp in skillet.
Grilled New Orleans BBQ Shrimp. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This is one of those crazy good recipes that only takes 30 minutes to master for savory & spicy New Orleans BBQ Shrimp with crusty bread for dipping.
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