33 of the Best Southern Recipes for Your Next Barbecue

Thanks to Cheerwine soda and brown sugar, these ribs get a touch of sweet on top of the heat.

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With marinade ingredients like garlic, beer, honey, and soy sauce, you'll want to get the most flavor out of this recipe. For best results, soak chicken for at least two hours or, preferably, overnight.

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This traditional mayo-based white sauce has a tangy kick thanks to vinegar, horseradish and mustard. It's typically used with barbecued chicken, but serving it with seafood is just as tasty.

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You can't go wrong with sliders. Apricot preserves serve as the sweet backbone for this recipe's homemade sauce.

Sweet, succulent shrimp and zesty Creole spices make an unbeatable combination in this dish.

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Even vegetarians can get in on the fun of Southern flavor with this dish.

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Meatballs made with bacon, ground beef and bourbon? We'll take two plates, please.

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Speaking of bourbon, adding some to your beans also does wonders. The blogger behind this recipe took things up a notch by adding peach slices, transforming this dish into a complete crowd-pleaser.

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This 30-minute dish will take your taste buds on trip to Texas.

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A salad made of bacon and cornbread may seem confusing, but it's delicious so let's go with it.

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There will never be a time when frying pickles is a bad idea.

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Grilling chicken with the sauce and veggies in the same foil packet creates an explosion of flavor that you'll love instantly.

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We dare you to have just one of these.

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We don't know about you, but we're perfectly capable of eating this whole pan of mac and cheese by ourselves.

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Even though fried okra is the winning way to enjoy the veggie, it's healthier and just as tasty in a stew.

Get the recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Tequila adds an unexpected and flavorful kick to these sticky, spiced ribs.

No Southern dish is complete without a hearty side of creamed corn.

Get the recipe at Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen.

Southern cuisine isn't all about the meat. Having a solid cornbread recipe in your arsenal is essential.

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