As we all know, the process of cooking is an art, and it takes years to master the art. But don’t worry! You can still start with some simple recipes and slowly move towards more complicated ones. The best way to get started with BBQ recipes is by trying different kinds of marinades and rubs.
Here are some easy BBQ recipes for beginners:
Teriyaki-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
If you’re looking for a simple bbq recipe perfect for beginners, teriyaki-glazed baby back ribs are the perfect option. You can cook it in the summerset grills or oven, requiring only a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds baby back ribs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 380 degrees F. Rinse the ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Place them in a roasting pan, meaty side up. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides. Bake for an hour or until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bones. With tongs, remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter lined with foil to collect any juices that may escape during this process. Place a large pot over medium heat and add 1 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Stir until smooth, then add your cooked ribs to coat them in the sauce before serving!
Dry-rubbed chicken
This is a great recipe for beginners. It’s easy to make, and it only takes 30 minutes. The key to this recipe is the dry rub, a mixture of spices you rub all over the chicken before cooking. This gives it a fantastic flavor, even if you don’t know much about cooking.
Ingredients:
- One chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil.
Directions
Mix the paprika, salt, sugar, cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add the olive oil to this mixture and stir until it becomes pasty. Rub this mixture all over the chicken pieces. Set up your BBQ for indirect grilling and preheat medium-high heat (425°F). Place the chicken on the grill and process for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes.
Barbecued Chicken Breasts with Cherry-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
This is an excellent recipe for anyone who is just beginning to cook. It takes only about 15 minutes of cooking time, resulting in a tasty barbecue chicken perfect for sandwiches, salads, or snacks.
Ingredients:
- Four boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups cherry preserves or jam
- One teaspoon of chipotle chile powder
Directions:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the breasts with pepper and salt on both sides. Place them on the grill grate and cook for about 7 minutes per side, or until done. Remove it from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- While the chicken rests, combine the cherry preserves and chipotle powder in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve with the chicken breasts.
BBQ Chicken
If you are a beginner at BBQing, this is another simple recipe. BBQ chicken is straightforward to make, and it is easy to find the ingredients for this dish.
Ingredients:
- One whole chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- Two tablespoons of vegetable oil
- One tablespoon of kosher salt for seasoning
Directions:
Heat the oven to 380 degrees F. Remove and discard the bag of giblets from the cavity of the chicken. Rinse your chicken and dry it with paper towels, inside and out. Rub one tablespoon of vegetable oil all over the outside of the bird, then sprinkle with salt. Place the BBQ chicken on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake for about 45 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh registers 165 degrees F. Serve hot or at room temperature with barbecue sauce on top or the side.
Grilled Fish Fillets
Grilled fish fillets are a great way to try out your newly acquired grill skills. Fish is a healthy and delicious choice, and it’s easy to prepare. The trick is not to overcook it, as fish can dry out quickly.
Grilled fish fillets can be seasoned with just about anything you like to eat, including herbs and spices, sauces, or marinades.
Ingredients
- Four boneless, skinless fish fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Two cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper
- Two lemons, cut into wedges
Directions
Preheat grill to medium-high. Whisk the first five ingredients together in a large bowl. Add fish; turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Grill fish until opaque in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges.
Conclusion
BBQ is a great way to get and stay outside, have fun with friends, and cook a delicious meal. It’s also pretty easy to do! Just follow the steps above to make that novice chef shine. And feel free to experiment with your BBQ recipes and cooking styles. There are no rules here; just have some fun.
