Best Cookout Recipes for Memorial Day
Grab this great list of the best cookout recipes for Memorial Day, from grilling to all the picnic salads!
It’s almost here the unofficial start to summer, are you ready? I know we are! Our kids get out of school early in this part of the country, so we are already out of school and prepared to get this summer season started.
One of the best ways to get started is with a big cookout for Memorial Day, but of course, you need some great food to share too. That’s where these great side dishes come in handy, plus all that grilled meat. I have you covered with this list.
What main dish recipes should you serve for Memorial Day?
When we think of Memorial Day cookouts, typically you will be using your grill or pellet grill. That means main dishes can be easy such as hot dogs or hamburgers or even more complex like steaks and smoked brisket.
A few of our favorites include:
- Hamburgers
- Hot Dogs
- Smoked Brisket
- Smoked Pulled Pork
- Chicken Thighs
- Smoked Bologna
- …and more!
All of these delicious meats can be topped with Homemade Barbecue Sauce too.
These are certainly some of the best cookout recipes for Memorial Day, plus they can be paired with cold pasta salads or cold picnic salads along with grilled side dishes too.
Be sure to check out all of these great Picnic Salad Recipes too! These are easy to prepare in advance!
Click Here for Picnic Salads!Tips for Preparing for your Memorial Day Cookout:
As you start to prepare for your upcoming cookout here are a few quick tips to allow you to spend as much time as possible with your guests!
- Share the Cooking – Some of the best cookouts include everyone bringing a side dish or something to share, this allows you to get a wide variety of foods to choose from.
- Prepare Cold Foods Ahead – Picnic Salads can easily be prepared ahead, so be sure to prepare as much ahead or the night before as possible. This includes prepping the meat for grilling too. It can be stored in the fridge until ready to grill.
- Use paper goods or easy-to-clean items – It’s best to use easy-to-clean items or paper goods if possible, based on your preference of course. Other options would be plastic ware that is easy to clean.
These are just a few quick tips to allow you to have the best cookout! Remember to relax, enjoy, and have fun as we welcome in the summer season!