Enjoy Memorial Day With Western BBQ

Barbecue Brisket

Slow-cook a beef brisket with a dry rub of paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper. Smoke it for several hours, then finish it off with a tangy barbecue sauce.

Grilled Cowboy Burgers

Make hearty burgers with ground beef, onions, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Top with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, barbecue sauce, and fried onion rings.

Side Dishes

What's a good BBQ and party without some stellar side dishes.  Here are three amazing options.

Campfire Potatoes

Slice potatoes and onions, then toss them in olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Wrap in foil packets and cook on the grill or over the campfire until tender.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grill corn on the cob, still in its husks, until charred and smoky. Peel back the husks and slather with a mixture of butter, lime juice, chili powder, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese.

Cowboy Beans

Cook pinto beans with bacon, onions, jalapeños, molasses, brown sugar, and a bit of barbecue sauce. Let them simmer until they are rich and flavorful.

Desserts

The perfect finishing touches to a day well spent is a delicious dessert handcrafted with love.  Here are a few sweet things to finish off your day.

Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

Layer canned peaches (with syrup) and a mixture of flour, sugar, baking powder, and milk in a Dutch oven. Dot with butter and cook over campfire coals until the topping is golden and the peaches are bubbling.

A very simple way to do this is to use a yellow cake mix for the dry ingredients.

Grilled Pineapple

Slice a pineapple into rings, brush with a mixture of honey and lime juice, and grill until caramelized. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy celebrating with your family and friends with these simple ideas to make the cook's job easy.  Play a game of horseshoes after eating and then sit back and enjoy some Memorial Day Appropriate Country Music while sipping on your favorite drink.