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    Easy Grilling and Smoking Recipes for Cookouts

    Fire up that smoker or grill—whether you’re a seasoned pro or a smoking-for-beginners kind of cook, this collection has you covered. You’ll find quick smoked chicken and beef recipes, seafood grilling ideas, and all the easy cookout recipes you need to wow your crew at your next backyard gathering.

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      Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs (Juicy, Flavorful, and So Easy!)
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      Smoked Spare Ribs (Tender, Juicy and Fall-Off-the-Bone Good!)
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    • Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken breasts on a cutting board with cut limes as garnish!
      Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken (Juicy and Full of Flavor!)
    • A grilled filet mignon topped with a pat of butter and thyme sprigs on a cutting board.
      How to Grill Filet Mignon: A Foolproof Recipe
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    • Smoked sweet potatoes topped with butter with pecans and chives.
      Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Maple Bourbon Butter
    • A grilled London Broil sliced on a cutting board.
      Easy Grilled London Broil with Marinade Recipe
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      Summer Sizzles: 19 Perfect Side Dishes for Cookouts and Potlucks
    • A grilled ham steak topped with apricot glaze on a white plate.
      Grilled Ham Steak with Apricot Glaze
    • Grilled spatchcock chicken topped with sprigs of rosemary and sliced lemons.
      Grilled Spatchcock Chicken with Lemon Chicken Marinade
    • Smoked Baked Beans in a cast-iron skillet.
      Best Smoked Baked Beans
    • Chicken on the grill with corn.
      Easy Grilled Half Chicken Recipe with Dry Rub
    • A sliced pork tenderloin covered with apricot glaze.
      Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze
    • Two smoked ribeye steaks on a cutting board.
      Smoked Ribeye Steak (Reverse Seared)
    • Smoked queso dip with Rotel and sausage in a cast-iron skillet.
      Smoked Queso Dip (Creamy, Easy & Stovetop Option Included)
    • Two grouper fillets on a white plate topped with mango salsa.
      Easy Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa
    • Sliced grilled pork tenderloin on a cutting board.
      Grilled Pork Tenderloin (Big Green Egg)
    • Smoked turkey on a platter with candles behind it.
      Big Green Egg Smoked Turkey with Herb and Garlic Butter
    • Smoked Beef Short Ribs on a cutting board.
      Smoked Beef Short Ribs
    • A burger with lettuce and tomato on a cutting board.
      The Ultimate Smoked Burgers
    • A white plate with smoked chicken thighs on top of a red and white kitchen towel.
      Smoked Chicken Thighs with BBQ Sauce
    • Smoked ham on a platter garnished with peach slices and parsley.
      Double Smoked Ham with Spicy Peach Glaze
    • Smoked spatchcock chicken on a cutting board with carving utensils.
      Smoked Spatchcock Chicken (Moist and Flavorful)
    • Beer can chicken sitting on a can of beer on a Big Green Egg grill.
      Beer Can Chicken – Big Green Egg
    • Smoked shrimp on a plate garnished with parsley.
      Smoked Shrimp – A Quick and Easy Recipe
    • Four grilled veggie skewers on a wooden cutting board.
      Amazing Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
    • A white serving dish with several pieces of grilled teriyaki chicken.
      Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with Teriyaki Marinade
    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin sliced on a white plate
      Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa Recipe
    • Easy Grilled Pork Chops and Marinade with pork chops right off of the grill on a wooden cutting board resting
      Easy Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops and Pork Chop Marinade
    • Ultimate Grilled Flank Steak on a cutting board with a few slices cut
      Ultimate Grilled Flank Steak Recipe – Tender and Juicy

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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