Bob's BBQ Secrets

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, so now is the time to start thinking about what you’ll serve at your summer BBQ. You want to make sure that your menu has a great mix of delicious side dishes, tasty burger recipes and sweet summer desserts! To get you started, we have rounded up…

Canned pork and beans are a classic, easy side dish for barbeques or cookouts. They’re ready in 30 minutes and make a great alternative to baked beans that take hours of slow cooking time. This recipe for savory, quick-cooking pork and beans is sure to become your go-to for grilling season! It’s also a tasty…

Grilling shrimp is a great way to make this popular seafood even more delicious. This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It also comes together quickly with minimal cleanup. Choose jumbo-sized shrimp with the tails on for best results. Skewer the shrimp if desired, then brush with garlic butter…

Grilled Lobster Tails drizzled in a savory Garlic Butter Sauce are a fun seafood dinner any time of year. It’s even better with fresh lobster, but frozen will do in a pinch. Make sure the lobster tails are completely thawed before starting. Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster shell down the center, but do not…

When you grill lamb, you want to get it to a temperature that is perfectly cooked. This will result in tender, juicy and flavorful meat. To determine the grilling time for lamb, you can use a probe thermometer to read the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat. Remove the lamb from the…

If you’re hosting a barbecue party, putting together a menu can be tricky. The key is to plan ahead so you can have all your cooking done in advance and get ready to enjoy the party with your guests. There are lots of different things you can serve at a BBQ, from main dishes to…

Beets are a great vegetable to grill, bringing out their natural sweetness and adding a char to their texture. You can use them in a variety of recipes, including this simple grilled beet salad topped with goat cheese and baby arugula. Grilling beets is a delicious and easy way to prepare a side dish for…

Spices and herbs are an excellent way to add flavor to steak. These can be as simple as a sprinkle of rosemary or thyme, or they can add a whole new dimension to your cooking. For the best results, season your steak right before you grill it. This will help ensure that the spices stick…

There are many people who love the idea of cooking steak on a grill. They may wonder if it is better to use charcoal or gas. Ultimately, this will depend on what you want to achieve. For example, if you prefer a high temperature and a lot of sear marks on your meat, then you’ll…