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    Grill & Chill: 15 Stress-Free Grilling Recipes for BBQ Bliss

    Published: Apr 12, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby · Leave a Comment

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    Kick back, relax, and let the grill do the work with this collection of 15 stress-free grilling recipes for BBQ bliss! Whether hosting a backyard bash or enjoying a casual weeknight cookout with family, grilling has never been easier.

    Two pictures of grilled chicken, and a picture of grilled london broil and grilled grouper.

    This collection of grill recipes includes everything you need for a sizzling backyard feast, whether you are cooking for a crowd or just a few. It includes sides, pork chops, steaks, pork tenderloin, seafood, and flavorful grilled chicken.

    1
    A sliced pork tenderloin covered with apricot glaze.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze
    This Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze is juicy, flavorful, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner, yet impressive enough for guests. A simple dry rub keeps the pork tender and moist, while a sweet-savory glaze made with apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, lime juice, ginger, and garlic adds incredible flavor. Perfect for the Big Green Egg, gas grill, charcoal grill, or even the oven.
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    2
    Sliced Reverse Seared Pork Steaks on the Grill
    Reverse Seared Pork Steaks on the Grill
    If you are tired of grilling the same old thing, check out this delicious new way of Reverse Searing Pork Steaks on the Grill which cooks them low and slow at first, then fast sears them to finish them off!
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    3
    A grilled ham steak topped with apricot glaze on a white plate.
    Grilled Ham Steak Recipe with Apricot Glaze
    Grilled Ham Steak is a quick and easy-to-make, tasty culinary delight that combines the rich flavors of smoky grilled ham with a delectable Apricot Glaze.
    Check out this recipe
    4
    A white serving plate with several pieces of grilled teriyaki chicken.
    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with Teriyaki Marinade Recipe
    Just in time for the weekend, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with Teriyaki Marinade is full of mind-blowing deliciousness. 
    Check out this recipe
    5
    Easy grilled grouper fillets topped with fresh mango salsa on a white plate.
    Easy Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa
    This easy grilled grouper recipe features tender, flaky fillets cooked over high heat and topped with fresh mango salsa. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's a light, flavorful seafood dinner perfect for summer meals, cookouts, or easy weeknights.
    Check out this recipe
    6
    Grilled Chicken Skewers, cherry tomato skewer, scallions and lemons on a grill.
    Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish
    Perfect for your next BBQ, Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish features marinated chicken kabobs topped with grilled tomatoes, scallions, and lemons!
    Check out this recipe
    7
    Grilled spatchcock chicken topped with sprigs of rosemary and sliced lemons.
    Grilled Spatchcock Chicken Recipe with Lemon Chicken Marinade
    What better way to celebrate summer than pulling out the grill and preparing this delectable Simple Grilled Spatchcock Chicken recipe? You will be smitten after just one taste of this juicy, tender chicken with hints of lemon, zesty garlic, and earthy rosemary in the lemon chicken marinade!
    Check out this recipe
    8
    Sliced grilled pork tenderloin on a cutting board.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe (Big Green Egg)
    In this quick and easy recipe, whole Pork Tenderloins are blanketed in a sweet cherry glaze and then grilled on a Big Green Egg. Before serving, the grilled pork tenderloins are topped with a sweet and savory cherry balsamic sauce.
    Check out this recipe
    9
    A grilled London Broil sliced on a cutting board.
    Easy Grilled London Broil with Marinade Recipe
    Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this mouthwatering Grilled London Broil! This recipe transforms an affordable cut of beef into a succulent and flavorful delight, thanks to my overnight London Broil marinade recipe that tenderizes and infuses every bite with deliciousness.
    Check out this recipe
    10
    Chicken on the grill with corn.
    Easy Grilled Half Chicken Recipe with Dry Rub
    Easy Grilled Half Chicken with Dry Rub is a delicious and flavorful main dish that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether hosting a summer barbecue, looking for a tasty weeknight dinner idea, or just craving some juicy and tender chicken, this recipe is a winner. 
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    11
    Ultimate Grilled Flank Steak on a cutting board with a few slices cut
    Ultimate Grilled Flank Steak Recipe
    The Ultimate Grilled Flank Steak starts with the best marinade ever, which includes fresh rosemary, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and olive oil. This simple marinade will transform your steak into a masterpiece, one which you will be proud to serve your family at a backyard barbecue, or guests at a fancy dinner party.
    Check out this recipe
    12
    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 Recipe
    Just in time for grilling season, Easy Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops and Marinade would be perfect for your next barbecue. A flavorful, simple pork chop marinade made with soy sauce, fresh garlic, and lemon-pepper seasoning makes all the difference and keeps your grilled pork chops both tender and juicy.
    Check out this recipe
    13
    Beer can chicken sitting on a can of beer on a Big Green Egg grill.
    Beer Can Chicken Recipe – Big Green Egg
    This recipe for grilled Beer Can Chicken is a fun and unique way to achieve perfectly grilled chicken that will make your friends and family think you are a prize-winning BBQ Pit Master!
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    14
    Four grilled veggie skewers on a wooden cutting board.
    Amazing Grilled Vegetable Kabobs Recipe
    Amazing Grilled Vegetable Kabobs are just that, amazing! Sweet, smoky, caramelized grilled veggies packed with flavor and cooked on a skewer are the ultimate BBQ side dish. Quick and easy to prepare, vegetable kabobs aka veggie skewers are quick to disappear too. Even your pickiest eaters will love these grilled vegetables! 
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    15
    How to Grill a Steak House Style Ribeye Steak
    How to Grill a Steak House Style Ribeye Steak
    If you ask me what I want kind of steak I want to eat, it's always going to be a Grilled Ribeye Steak. And over my career as a chef, I've cooked thousands
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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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