What goes good with BBQ?

   Well, to tell you the truth, there are tons of side dishes that go well with BBQ. So let us look at a few things first. Do you want your side to be cooked on the grill or do you want it prepared in the house? Some don't care, while others like to do everything on the grill.

   If you are doing things on the grill you are going to need to ramp up those temps a bit more, or else you are going to be waiting a long time. There are however a few things that work well on the grill. Fresh grilled veggies for one. Coat them with a bit of olive oil, and let them get tender. Corn on the cob is one of my favorites.

Corn on the Cob


4-6 ears of corn, husk off and silk removed

1/2 c. butter, room temp
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp red pepper flake
1/2 tsp parsley
Mix the butter, garlic powder and the parsley together. When well mixed, spread on corn covering completely. Wrap corn in aluminum foil, place in smoker. If direct heat, about 45 minutes turning often, if indirect, 90 minutes, no need to worry about turning.


   This is one of my favorite ways to have corn. If in the house, you can do it in the oven, just be sure to place something underneath the corn so the butter does not drip.

   BBQ Beans. This is a staple of all BBQ's. If there are no beans, what the hell? Get your favorite bean. Canned, because I can not for the life of me get my dry beans to the right consistency. I use the large gallon cans when I make my beans, you can use what you like. Just remember to make adjustments to your recipe when doing so.


BBQ Beans


1 gal can pork and beans (drained)

1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
1 tbsp Mustard
1 cup Molasses
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 med onion
1 lb bacon (cooked and chopped)
1 tbsp drippings from one of your smokes ( if none, use 1 tsp liquid smoke)

place beans in pot and slowly start cooking them. Add your BBQ sauce first, then add the rest of your ingredients. Taste. If you desire more heat, start with 1 tsp chili powder and ground red pepper. taste and repeat. Cook on low for about 90 minutes, stirring often. Enjoy!


   Other great things that go with your well cooked BBQ, potato salad, baked potatoes, pasta salad, and even potatoes au gratin.


   I can't give you all the recipes for each item, and trust me, everyone has their favorite. All I can tell you is that where there is great BBQ, almost any side will go well with it.