Top 10 Backyard BBQ Recipes
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Need recipe inspiration for your next backyard BBQ? Our Top Ten favorites list covers everything from the main dish, to appetizers, refreshing beverages and even a few sweet treats. Impress your guests and make sure your next cookout is one for the books with our list of recipes.
The Recipes
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
This easy appetizer adds a spicy kick to Traeger-baked cauliflower and cools it down with a rich and creamy ranch dip.
Full Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe
Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings
When in doubt, wing it out. These crowd-pleasers are packed with flavor and perfect for keeping your guests occupied when they arrive.
Full Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe
Grilled Street Corn
This smokin’ side may steal the spotlight. Juicy grilled corn on the cob gets slathered with a zesty chili-lime & cotija cheese topping.
Full Grilled Street Corn Recipe
Roasted Santa Maria Tri-Tip
Marinate this beef cut overnight so all you have to do is throw it on the grill for the big day. The garlic, onion, and balsamic vinegar flavor will please any palate.
Full Roasted Santa Maria Tri-Tip Recipe
Smoked Arnold Palmer
Tie the meal together with this sweet sip. Black tea, lemon juice, and Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup are all you need for this refreshing beverage.
Full Smoked Arnold Palmer Recipe
Grilled Pineapple Watermelon Creamsicles
Hosting a party on a hot afternoon? Cool off with this Traeger take on a classic.
Full Grilled Pineapple Watermelon Creamsicles Recipe
Grilled Fruit Salad
This sweet fruit salad doubles as a dessert. Grilled pineapple, mangoes, and apple get topped with a passion fruit sauce & mascarpone cream.
Full Grilled Fruit Salad Recipe
Reverse Seared NY Strip Steak
Nothing beats classic and simple. New York Strip steaks are smoked over hardwood then finished hot and fast with a buttery sear.
Full Reverse Seared NY Strip Steak Recipe
Smoked Honey Vinaigrette and Hazelnut Salad
This light and easy salad has a slight smoke kick, and pairs perfectly with just about anything you Traeger.
Full Smoked Honey Vinaigrette and Hazelnut Salad Recipe
Grilled Pina Colada
Take your guests on a trip to the tropics with this rich and creamy beverage.
Full Grilled Pina Colada Recipe
Roasted Beer Can Chicken
by Sammy Moniz
227 Reviews
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
1 Hr
30 Min
Serves
4
Pellets
Mesquite
Brew up some major flavor. All it takes is our Chicken Rub, a can of beer, and some Traeger mesquite heat for moist & tender poultry perfection.
Ingredients
main
| 1 Whole | (3-5 lb) chicken |
| As Needed | Traeger Chicken Rub |
| 1 Can | beer |
1
Season chicken generously with Traeger Chicken Rub, including inside the cavity.
2
Tuck the wing tips back.
3
When ready to cook, set Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
4
Open the can of beer and set the chicken on top of the beer. Make sure all but the bottom 1-1/2 inch of the beer can is in the cavity of the chicken. Tip: you can also place the beer can directly on the grill grates, then place the chicken on top.
5
Place the entire chicken and beer can directly on the grill grate. Cook for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 165℉ in the thickest part of the breast.
6
Remove from the grill and onto a sheet tray and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Before carving, lay the bird on its back and remove the beer can. Carve and enjoy!
