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Everything You Need For the Perfect Summer Barbecue

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With a luxurious three-day weekend stretching before us and (from where we sit) not a cloud in the sky, Memorial Day weekend calls out for grilling, picnicking, and relaxing out of doors. Whether you dive in deep with plans to make a home-smoked Texas-style brisket, you need a foolproof potato salad recipe to bring to a pot-luck, or you're looking to get as much mileage as possible out of a homemade dessert without turning on the oven, we've got you covered with our outdoor entertaining guides:

MAIN COURSES

• 17 styles of regional American barbecue »
• A dozen meat-free grilling ideas »
• A guide to classic cuts of meat for barbecue »
• Classic grilled chicken recipes »
• 15 heavenly takes on the hamburger »
• The easy way to make a better (and gluten-free!) corn dog »
• A dozen recipes for pork on the grill »
• 20 ideas for flavorful picnic fare »
• Flavorful ideas for grilled fish and seafood »


SIDE DISHES

• 18 classic American side dishes »
• 8 surprising variations on classic potato salad »
• Perfect pickle recipes »
• Classic takes on baked beans and summer slaws »
• 16 ideas for sweet summer corn »


CONDIMENTS

• Our favorite homemade barbecue sauces »
• The best dipping sauces »
• 10 great commercial dry rubs »
• 14 commercial barbecue sauces we can't live without »
• Easy, flavorful homemade condiments »


DESSERT

• 17 super-cool ice cream and gelato recipes »
• 10 summery, no-cook desserts »
• 8 ways to use a watermelon »
• 24 sweet recipes for strawberries »
• Classic barbecue desserts from across America »
• The best summer pies »
• 5 takes on Mexican ice pops »


MENUS

• A Memorial Day BBQ »
• A classic late-spring brunch »
• A French picnic for early summer »
• A Southern comfort food picnic basket »
• A farmer's market vegetarian feast »
• A 4th of July beach party »
• A summer afternoon pie party »
• A garden herb pesto celebration »
• A Southwestern canyon picnic »


TECHNIQUES

• 8 essential techniques every barbecue pro should master »
• Tips for perfect charcoal grilling »
• 9 steps to the perfect Texas-style smoked brisket »
• How to barbecue in a kettle grill »
• How to barbecue in a bullet smoker  »
• How to barbecue in a Camerons Stovetop Smoker »
• How to barbecue in a gas grill »

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