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Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

Creamy, spicy, rich, and sweet.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken With Green Sauce

A grilled chicken preparation that's truly simple, but excellent and juicy.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Austrian-Style Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat)

More savory than the American kind, with a natural creaminess that comes from the potatoes alone.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Spicy Grilled Jerk Chicken

To make spicy Jamaican-style jerk chicken, marinate and brine the bird, then smoke it low and slow on the grill.

J. Kenji López-Alt

The Best Juicy Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the grill is easy—here's how.

Joshua Bousel

Grilled Italian Sausage With Sweet-and-Sour Peppers and Onions

Perfectly cooked Italian sausages, with a classic sweet-and-sour accompaniment.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Thai-Style Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)

Sweet, savory, and intensely aromatic Thai-style grilled chicken.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Condiments and Sauces

Easy All-Purpose Barbecue Rub and Barbecue Sauce

An all-purpose sauce rub and an all-purpose sauce, for all your barbecue needs.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Low-and-Slow Pulled Pork (Smoked Pork Shoulder)

Silky and tender threads of smoked pork, studded with crunchy bits of bark.

Daniel Gritzer

Peruvian-Style Grilled-Chicken Sandwiches With Spicy Green Sauce

The green sauce slays it.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Bratwurst With Beer, Mustard, and Sauerkraut

Make perfect grilled bratwurst by simmering them in a flavorful sauerkraut bath first.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake

A bright and tangy lemon cheesecake, made with cream cheese and fresh ricotta.

Stella Parks

Classic Potato Salad

With a little basic technique, the picnic classic can be so much more.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Perfectly Grilled T-Bone Steak

A steak for the true meat lovers.

Joshua Bousel

Perfectly Grilled Lamb Rib or Loin Chops

The secrets to the best lamb chops on the grill.

Joshua Bousel

Grilled Hot Dogs With Sauerkraut

Don't just throw your dogs on the fire!

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Shrimp With Garlic and Lemon

For the best grilled shrimp, skewer them with shells still intact and toss with lemon and garlic. You'll end up with tender, juicy shrimp with a crisply charred crust.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Butterflied Chicken

The best grilled bird is on the move.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Grilled Brazilian Cheese Skewers

Melty cheese on a stick!

Daniel Gritzer

Greek-Style Grilled Chicken With Oregano, Garlic, Lemon, and Olive Oil

A whole chicken gets the Greek treatment.

J. Kenji López-Alt

The Ultimate Homemade McRib (Smoked-Rib Sandwich)

A smoky chopped-rib sandwich that even true barbecue enthusiasts can be proud to serve.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Cabbage With Spicy Thai Dressing

Nutty, sweet grilled cabbage wedges, drizzled in a spicy Thai-inspired sauce.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Adobo-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

The secret is in the vinegar.

Michael Harlan Turkell

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