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Easy Labor Day BBQ Menu featuring 10 simple and delicious recipes for grilling and sides.

Easy Labor Day BBQ Menu

A stress-free barbeque menu featuring grilled meats, refreshing sides, and a no-bake dessert perfect for a Labor Day gathering.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Proteins
  • 2 pounds BBQ chicken thighs Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  • 1 pound Ground beef For smash burgers, season right after pressing.
  • 1 pound Shrimp Toss with honey, lime juice, and chili flakes.
  • 4 ears Corn Grill in husk or on grates.
  • 8 ounces Hot dogs For taco-style hot dogs.
Sides
  • 1 medium Watermelon Cube for watermelon feta salad.
  • 4 ounces Feta cheese Crumbled for salad.
  • 4 cups Shredded cabbage For creamy coleslaw.
  • 1 cup Canned baked beans Use with bacon and onion.
  • 1 pound Mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms) For grilled veggie platter.
Condiments and Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayo For burger sauce.
  • 1 cup Ketchup For burger sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Pickle juice For burger sauce.
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste for various recipes.
Dessert
  • 1 batch No bake dessert bars (like Almond Joy bars) Suitable for hot weather.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix sauces, chop toppings, and prepare the side dishes 2 to 4 hours before guests arrive.
  2. Marinate proteins and chill drinks.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill 1 hour before serving.
  2. Grill the chicken thighs, burgers, and shrimp last to ensure freshness.
  3. Toast buns and serve with toppings right before eating.

Notes

To keep grilled food warm without drying it out, place it in a foil pan covered loosely with foil. Don't forget to include a vegetarian option.