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Its been a crazy summer but hopefully you’re planning one last cookout this Labor Day and this is the ultimate guide for the best Labor Day Recipes for your cookout.
This guide has everything you’ll need to throw the best backyard cookout ever this Labor Day.
Loaded with Classic Cookout Side Dishes, Appetizers, Desserts, Sauces and Main Dishes for you to scroll through.
I have even included some Low Carb/ Keto Recipes from my other Blog Culinary Lion
Appetizers
Every good cookout needs some tasty appetizers to start of the party right. These are a collection of some of my favorite cookout appetizers to serve at your Labor Day BBQ.
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Whether its tailgating or a backyard cookout these BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders are one of my favorite appetizers to serve.
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French Dip Sliders with Smoked Au Jus
These French Dip Sliders with smoked au jus using Tri Tip are my new favorite sandwich to make on the pellet grill!
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Bacon Inception: Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends are taken to another level using slab bacon wrapped in bacon then glazed in bq sauce.
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Smoked Beef Brisket Egg Rolls
These Smoked Beef Brisket Egg Rolls with pimento cheese are by far one of my favorite leftover brisket recipes and soon you will know why!
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Best Crispy Fried Shrimp
These are some of the best crispy deep fried shrimp you will ever try and you can make them at home better than at a restaurant
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings; Spicy Sriracha Onion Rings
The original smoked bacon wrapped onion ring recipe with sriracha dipping sauce.
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Smoked Queso Dip Leftover Brisket Recipe
This Smoked Queso Dip using Leftover Brisket Recipe gives new life to smoked beef brisket so not a single bite of beef is waisted.
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Stuffed Deviled Eggs with Bacon
Stuffed Deviled Eggs with Bacon – a classic American recipe. A summer party wouldn’t be the same without them.
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Smoked Clams Casino
Smoked Clams Casino are the perfect grilled appetizer to enjoy on a beautiful day. This Casino recipe guarantees the house always wins!
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New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is a recipe that is loaded with the flavors of the French Quarter. Rich Buttery sauce perfect for dipping with crusty bread
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Smoked Honey Old Bay Wings
The perfect balance of smoky, spicy and sweet all in one tasty wing. Adding the element of smoke to your honey old bay wings takes this recipe to another level
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The best Indonesian lamb satay that is easy to make – So Yummy Recipes
Lamb satay is as delicious as goat satay. This recipe will show you how to make the best and easy satay like the real Indonesian Sate Kambing but using lamb.
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Herb Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers
Herb grilled shrimp and chorizo skewers marinated in a basil cilantro herb oil, skewered with spicy chorizo, grilled to juicy perfection.
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Salads and Side Dishes
Every backyard cookout needs a solid supporting cast and thats were the side dishes shine. Though Im a big meat eater I do love a few good sides to accompany the main meats.
Fried Potato Salad with Bacon & Homemade Aioli – foodworthfeed
This Fried Potato Salad features bacon fat pan-fried potatoes are tossed with bacon, scallion and a homemade Smoked Paprika Aioli!
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Keto Cauliflower Salad Potato Salad Substitute
This Keto Cauliflower salad is the ultimate substitute for potato salad. Based on my grandmothers famous recipe but Healthier!
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White BBQ Broccoli Salad
This Broccoli Salad Recipe with Alabama White BBQ Sauce is one of the best BBQ sides you will ever try. Creamy cheesy Bacon and Broccoli
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Classic Southern Coleslaw Recipe
This Southern Coleslaw Recipe has been in my family for generations and is a staple at any family gathering, cookouts and more
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Classic Southern Squash Casserole
This Classic Southern Squash Casserole is a fantastic recipe that loaded with creamy cheesy goodness and a great way to showcase yellow squash.
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Grilled Peach and Steak Salad
Grilled Peach and Steak Salad with blue cheese, red onion, and a light champagne vinaigrette. You will love this fresh and simple summer salad!
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BBQ Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings
Grill up something different this Spring/ Summer with these Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings. Smoky and sweet spaghetti squash rings are the perfect side dish for any grilling occasion.
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Bacon and Smoked Gouda Corn Casserole
This Corn Casserole recipe takes the simple recipe off the back of the Jiffy cornbread box and takes it up a notch with bacon and smoked gouda.
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Grilled French Fries
Grilled French Fries are a fantastic bbq side dish to make at your next cookout. Perfect with steaks, burgers and chicken.
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Corn and Avocado Summer Salad
This corn and avocado summer salad is the perfect cookout side dish. Full of bright colors and delicious fresh ingredients. Make this for your next cookout and watch it disappear.
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Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad – I Heart Eating
Easy 5-ingreient Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe takes just minutes to make and is packed with flavor. Great cookout side dish!
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Grilled Watermelon Salad (Thai Style)
Thai Style Grilled Watermelon Salad is a refreshing fun easy summer recipe with grilled Watermelon and cucumbers and a simple Thai dressing. https://bit.ly/2T3ubMa #salad #grilledwatermelon #Thai
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BBQ Corn Ribs
I saw it on Tiktok and I new I had to Make BBQ Corn Ribs. Even though they look and taste nothing like ribs they do taste like fantastic.
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Easy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a real crowd pleaser. Tender pasta, crunchy dill pickles, sweet apple, and crunchy onions are tossed in a creamy dill infused dressing.
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Sauces/ Rubs
Im often known as the sauce boss or the Condiment King! I love a variety of different sauces and seasoning to compliment the main course so here are just a few to get you started.
BBQ Beef Rub
This BBQ Beef Rub made with Ground Coffee is great on any cut of beef when you are looking to amplify big bold flavors.
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Mississipi Comeback Sauce
Mississippi Comeback Sauce is an delicious easy to make dipping sauce thats gonna have you coming back for more…Hence the name!!
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Southwestern Ranch Dipping Saice
Southwestern Ranch is my go to dipping sauce for everything from tortilla chips to chicken and seafood. Bold spicy and delicious sauce in 5 minutes.
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Quick Pickled Red Onions
These Quick Pickled Red Onions are a fantastic addition to tacos, omelets, sandwiches and anything that needs a blasted of flavor and crunch.
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How To Make Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
Quick and delicious pickled cherry tomatoes are perfect for summer parties! You will love snacking on these marinated cherry tomatoes.
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BBQ Dry Rub Seasoning for Pork Loin
This BBQ Dry Rub Seasoning For Pork Loin is the perfect blend of salty, spicy and sweet elements to bring out the bold flavors in your pork.
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Fresh Peach & Corn Salsa
When peaches are in season you need to take advantage and make this amazing Fresh Peach Salsa. One of my favorite peach recipes for summer.
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Spicy Horseradish Aioli
This Spicy Horseradish Aioli recipe is a simple sauce that can be used on everything from potatoes and veggies to steaks.
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Main Dishes
Its time to bring out the big guns for the main event!! you didn’t come to this cookout to eat potato salad and deviled eggs…So Bring on the MEAT!!!
Best Pellet Grill Recipe
If you want to know how to make the best pellet grill brisket with great results every time then this post is guaranteed to make your next brisket better!!
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Smoked Beef Tenderloin
If you want to impress your guests Smoked Beef Tenderloin on the pellet grill is always a show stopper and great for large groups.
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Texas Smoked Turkey Breast Pellet Grill
This Pellet Grill Smoked Turkey Breast is inspired by my time in Texas touring some of the best BBQ restaurants in the country.
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Smoked Pork Shoulder
If you want delicious Smoked Pork Shoulder but don't want to stay up all night tending to a fire this is the pulled pork recipe for you!
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Smoked Pulled Chicken BBQ
This will be the easiest Smoked Pulled Chicken recipe you will ever make! Juicy smoked chicken perfect for making sandwiches, tacos and more
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How To Prepare Maryland Steamed Crabs
This is the complete guide on everything you need to know about cooking and eating Maryland Steamed Crabs from start to finish.
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Pulled Smoked Chuck Roast: BBQ Chuckies
A recipe for a BBQ chuckie sandwich with peppers and onions and an Imperial Stout BBQ sauce.
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Smoking Ribs for Beginners
This recipe is aimed at Smoking Ribs for Beginners but that doesnt mean I dont have a few pro tips included as well
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Smoked Pork Loin
Smoked Pork Loin is one of my favorite cuts of pork to make on my pellet grill and its easy to slice into boneless pork chops.
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Pellet Grill Smoked Tri Tip
Smoked Tri Tip on the pellet grill is by far my favorite method for preparing this beautiful cut of beef
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Smoked Prime Rib
Smoked Prime Rib is the crown jewel of a lot of families holiday dinner. Make sure your Prime Rib is the is perfectly cooked every time.
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Smoked Eye of Round w/ Au Jus
Looking for a cheap cut of meat that’s great for smoking? Eye of Round is a tough cut of beef that’s often prepared poorly turning out either too tough or too dry.
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Desserts
What Better way to finish off a summer bbq party than with a collection of fantastic desserts. I especially love fruit desserts at cookouts but there’s always room for chocolate too.
Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cream
Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cream is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite summer fruit! This dessert is simply delicious!
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Peach Dump Cake
This is one of the easiest desserts and it includes a shortcut: cake mix. Similar to a cobbler, it has a layer of juicy peaches with a crunchy topping that bakes to a golden brown and is fantastic!
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Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
This pound cake is sweet and perfectly dense, with a lot of lemon flavor and bursting with juicy blueberries. It keeps well, can be frozen, used in trifles, and is also wonderful eaten plain.
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7Up Poundcake with Citrus Glaze
The 7up Poundcake is a classic Southern dessert. Make yours even better with fresh citrus juice and a creamy citrus glaze. #dessert #7upcake #7uppoundcake
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Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry Tiramisu has layers of fresh juicy, strawberries, rich delicious cream filling, and orange liqueur infused ladyfinger cookies.
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Skillet Blueberry Cobbler Recipe with Smoked Sugar | Chenée Today
An easy, old-fashioned homemade blueberry cobbler recipe in a cast-iron skillet with fresh OR frozen blueberries, smoked sugar and the best biscuit crust!
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Grilled pineapple
This grilled pineapple is fresh, easy and delicious! Made with fresh pineapple its a simple dessert with just four ingredients thats on the table in twenty minuits. Perfect for summer days or when you’re missing the sunshine!
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Lemon Zucchini Keto Olive Oil Cake
This Lemon Zucchini Keto Olive Oil Cake is one of my absolute favorite keto desserts I’ve ever made and I know you will love it too.
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Red Velvet Trifle
This Red Velvet Trifle has layers of fresh berries, moist red velvet cake, and creamy cheesecake pudding. Top this patriotic trifle off with a couple dollops of whipped topping and cute little cake stars for an ultimate fresh summer dessert.
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Rum Raisin Pineapple Sundaes – The Short Order Cook
Rum raisin ice cream sundaes with grilled pineapple and a homemade brown sugar caramel rum sauce are so decadent. The boozy treat we all need in our life.
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No-Churn S’mores Ice Cream: Favorite Campfire Treat in Ice Cream Form
Bring back summer memories with this cool version of your favorite nighttime campfire treat, no-churn s’mores ice cream!
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More Recipe Inspiration
Hopefully you found some great Labor Day Recipes to serve at your next Cookout. Remember this your last chance to where that white outfit before fall arrives and banishes your wardrobe back to earth-tones…If you follow that sort of thing.
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