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The Best Southern Grilling Recipes

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Published: Dec 2, 2023 · Modified: Sep 21, 2024 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

The food that comes off a southern grill during those beautiful summer days is absolutely divine. I made a list of my favorite southern grilling recipes that I've been fortunate enough to whip up on my grill.

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Southern Grilling Recipes

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close up of a dressed venison burger with a bowl of french fries in the background
Grilled Venison Burgers
Delicious and juicy these Grilled Venison Burgers are full of flavor and healthier than regular beef burgers. They will definitely tantalize your taste buds.
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realfoodbydad.com
Southern BBQ Burger
Pastrami, baked beans and onion rings on a delicious grilled burger make for one man-size BBQ treat.
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www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.com
Poblano Pepper and Pimiento Cheeseburgers
Fire-roasted poblano peppers add subtle heat to these easy grilled burgers.
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www.southernliving.com
Creole Burger
Kick up your usual weekend burgers by adding the bold flavors of Creole seasonings and a tangy sauce.
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keviniscooking.com
Grilled Ribeye
Juicy and tender, a Grilled Ribeye fresh off the grill on a sunny afternoon is sheer bliss. Southern grilling has never been so easy.
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www.rachaelrayshow.com
Beef Filet, Ribeye and New York Strip Steak + Compound Butter
How to cook four different types of steak, each paired with one of three flavored butters. Make one type of steak or all of them. Ditto the butters.
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www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com
Bacon Wrapped Top Sirloin Medallions
Top Sirloin Medallions wrapped in thick cut bacon to add a bit of smoky flavor then basted with a simple recipe of seasoned rosemary infused butter.
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www.southernfatty.com
Mustard Grilled Steak with Mango Salsa
With ground mustard in the marinade and a few brushes of prepared mustard for the grill, both add a perfectly paired punch to the bites.
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A close up of a plate with two pieces of grilled mango and a lime.
Grilled Mango
This grilled mango recipe is a wonderful sweet and spicy dish that is surprisingly delicious served alongside seafood especially.
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www.dinneratthezoo.com
Grilled Pork Chops
These grilled pork chops are soaked in a flavorful marinade, then cooked to golden brown perfection.
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www.tasteofhome.com
Ultimate Grilled Pork Chops
A little brining and a special dry rub go a long way to making the perfect pork chop. Once you've mastered how to cook thick pork chops, you'll be enjoying them all summer long.
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www.foodandwine.com
Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Garlic Glaze Recipe
A simply glaze, made of sticky-sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and fresh garlic, drenches each perfectly grilled pork chop in this recipe.
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www.sipandfeast.com
Rosemary Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
There's only a few ingredients in the pork chop marinade, but the flavors pack a real punch!
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spicysouthernkitchen.com
BBQ Grilled Chicken
Covered in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce - It’s wonderfully easy to make and it’s the perfect summer cookout BBQ chicken recipe.
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addapinch.com
The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
An easy chicken marinade that comes together in minutes for the best grilled chicken or baked chicken you’ve ever tasted!
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Smoked Chicken Thighs
Cooked using a low and slow method on the grill smoker.
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www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com
Sticky Maple Barbecue Chicken
Whole chicken is rubbed with barbecue seasoning then basted with a homemade sauce filled with sweet and spicy flavors.
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bowl-me-over.com
Sweet and spicy Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken
The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the sweet honey glaze gives it a delicious coating.
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www.restlesschipotle.com
Grilled Chicken Breast
Season chicken with the chipotle cinnamon dry rub then let it rest while you simmer the peaches in bourbon and brown sugar.
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www.southernliving.com
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Alabama White Sauce
Seasoned with simple panty spices like paprika, oregano, cumin, and onion powder, this grilled chicken thigh recipe is as classic as they come.
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www.southernliving.com
Deep South Barbecue Ribs Recipe
These tender, oven-roasted ribs are basted with our Melting Pot Barbecue Sauce, a sweet and tangy mix of several regional southern sauces.
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bowl-me-over.com
Fall-off-the-bone tender ribs on the grill!
Your ribs will be lip-smacking, finger licking good every time when you follow this foolproof method!
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www.tasteofhome.com
The Best Baby Back Ribs
Delicious, perfect every time, baby back ribs grilled to perfection.
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www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.com
Dry Rub Ribs Recipe
Seasoned for ultimate flavor the dry spice rub on these ribs really stands out.
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www.spendwithpennies.com
Garlic Grilled Shrimp
A simple soak in this tangy marinade and it stands alone as a kabob or delicious tucked into a zesty shrimp taco!
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Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp
This copycat recipe is deliciously simple and tastes just like the restaurant made it!
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A close up of a fillet of Grilled Cobia with a fork digging in.
Grilled Cobia
Juicy, fresh Grilled Cobia is simple to cook with few ingredients but with an unforgettable flavor.
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www.southernliving.com
Grilled Shrimp and Squash Skewers With Herbed Couscous
In this recipe, simple seasoned shrimp (only thing used to season is salt and pepper) are undoubtedly the star. When paired with squash skewers, you get your protein and your vegetables in a fun, hand-held package.
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www.restlesschipotle.com
Grilled Shrimp Creole
This succulent and spicy grilled shrimp recipe is a vintage southern favorite.
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spicysouthernkitchen.com
New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp
These New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp are so buttery, spicy, and good. Fresh shrimp are baked in a sauce flavored with lots of spice, garlic, lemon juice, and green onion.
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spicysouthernkitchen.com
Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers with Asian Slaw
Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp with Asian Slaw makes a flavorful, light meal that’s perfect for grilling season.
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Homemade Boudin Sausage
Definitely a must for any southern bbq. Boudin sausage is a Cajun favorite and made at home you can have it tasting your favorite way every time!!
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www.recipetineats.com
Incredible BBQ Grilled Vegetables - marinated!
The most amazing grilled vegetables are charred on the BBQ or roasted in the oven, then marinated in a lovely lemony herb garlic dressing.
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bowl-me-over.com
Vegetable Foil Packets
Once you try this recipe for Vegetable Foil Packets, you'll be making them all summer long. The shortcut of salad dressing packs all the flavor in this easy recipe! It's the perfect side dish.
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www.dinneratthezoo.com
Grilled Corn on the Cob
This grilled corn on the cob is ears of fresh corn that are cooked until charred and caramelized, then brushed with garlic and herb butter.
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www.spendwithpennies.com
Easy Grilled Eggplant
When the weather is warm, set aside eggplant parmesan and opt for the barbecue instead of the oven!
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www.gimmesomeoven.com
Easy Rum-Soaked Grilled Pineapple
Top this heavenly grilled goodness with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Reduce the rum+cinnamon+brown sugar marinade into a caramelized sauce, and drizzle it on top.
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www.spendwithpennies.com
Brown Sugar Grilled Peaches {So Juicy!}
Peaches are brushed with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, grilled until tender and topped with ice cream before serving!
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www.restlesschipotle.com
Grilled Dessert Nachos Recipe
Flour tortillas are fried and covered with cinnamon and sugar then covered with four kinds of chocolate and caramel.
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www.restlesschipotle.com
Brazilian Grilled Pineapple
Juicy, sweet, and full of flavor, this is the perfect addition to any meal. You'll be hooked from the first bite!
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