Photo by Janelle Olson/Styled by Beth Emmons
Ready to put some sizzle in your backyard barbecue? Use these tips, recipes, and even a music playlist for a superb gathering. And if you’d rather have someone else do the grilling, food critic Jason DeRusha suggests top takeout locations.
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Justin Sutherland Recommends 5 Spices and Rubs for BBQ
The chef and owner of Handsome Hog tells us where to locally source some key BBQ elements
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5 Vegan and Meat-Free Alternatives From the Herbivorous Butcher
Make vegans feel included at the barbecue with these recommendations by Kale Walch, co-owner of the Herbivorous Butcher in Minneapolis
5 Grilling Tips From Animales Barbeque Co. Owner Jon Wipfli
Take it easy on the sauces and focus on technique
Jason’s Top 10 Takeout Restaurants for BBQ in Minnesota
Our food critic chooses barbecue joints from across the state
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5 Drink Recipes by P.S. Steak Bartender Kara Smith
From a Pimm’s Cup to a non-alcoholic Bellini, here are some cocktails for summer
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Recipe: OMC Smokehouse’s Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad
A top-notch Minnesota side for your barbecue this summer
5 Tips for an Outdoor Kitchen Design
Mom’s Design Build senior designer Heather Sweeney says to put the grill front and center
BONUS: Matthew Leonard Schiebe, aka Big Dawg, cashier and food expediter at Animales Barbeque Co., created a “BBQ Bangerz” Spotify playlist for us. Find it at tinyurl.com/ywtkreve.
