Fire up the grill—these 25 Father’s Day recipes are bold, smoky, and packed with serious flavor that even a seasoned pit master will respect. From fall-off-the-bone pork ribs and juicy grilled chops to coffee-spiced rubs, whiskey-marinated steak, and bourbon bacon baked beans, every dish brings big BBQ energy without the fuss. You’ll find crispy dry rub wings, pulled pork sliders, hearty beer chili, and BBQ sauces so good they might just steal the show. Whether you’re planning a full-on backyard feast or a laid-back family dinner, these recipes bring the heat and the heart—perfect for making Dad feel like a king.

Super Tender Pork Ribs Easy Dry Rub Recipe

bbq ribs and sauce
Super Tender Pork Ribs Easy Dry Rub Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get your napkins ready—these fall-off-the-bone ribs deliver bold maple sweetness and tender texture any grill master would approve of. An oven-baked favorite that proves you don’t need a smoker to earn BBQ bragging rights.
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Sweet & Smoky Coffee Rub

Coffee dry rub
Sweet & Smoky Coffee Rub. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Easy BBQ Coffee Dry Rub Recipe for Ribs, Steak, Pork & Brisket is the perfect rub for kicking up your vegetables and meats when grilling.  It infuses your taste buds with a sweet slightly nutty flavor and can be kicked up with some heat if you double up on the cayenne pepper.
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Maple BBQ Rib Rub

Maple dry rub
Maple BBQ Rib Rub. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This maple-infused dry rub turns ribs into a sweet, savory, pit master–worthy masterpiece. With award-winning flavor, it’s your shortcut to Father’s Day fame.
Get The Recipe: Maple BBQ Rib Rub

Classic Texas BBQ Rub

Texas BBQ dry rub
Classic Texas BBQ Rub. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This bold Texas-style BBQ rub delivers sweet, smoky flavor and that signature crust every serious griller wants. A must-have blend for big meats on the grill.
Get The Recipe: Classic Texas BBQ Rub

Juicy Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops

Grilled pork chop on a dark plate with a sweet potato in the background. The chop has a glossy, caramelized surface with charred edges, hinting at a flavorful marinade.
Juicy Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Fire up the grill and get ready to make the juiciest grilled pork chops ever! Tender bone in pork chops with a flavorful caramelized crust, all cooked to perfection without the need for brining. These are not dry boring pork chops but juicy and tender, an easy dinner recipe you’ll want to make over and over again. Simple to make with just 3 ingredients.
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Herb-Crusted Beef Sirloin Roast

A plate of sliced, medium-rare roast beef is garnished with Rosemary sprigs. A sharp knife with a wooden handle and an intricate pattern on its blade rests on the plate, indicating the beef is freshly carved. A cloth napkin is visible to the right.
Herb-Crusted Beef Sirloin Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This tender, herb-rubbed beef roast brings steakhouse flavor to your Father’s Day table. It’s richly seasoned, easy to slice, and made to impress.
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Bold Whiskey Bacon BBQ Sauce

A square glass container filled with dark, rich BBQ sauce is placed on a wooden surface. Next to it, a wooden spoon with "Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce" printed on the handle holds a small amount of sauce. A bottle is partially visible in the background.
Bold Whiskey Bacon BBQ Sauce. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet, smoky, and packed with bacon and whiskey flavor, this BBQ sauce is the kind of recipe a grill master keeps secret—and uses on everything.
Get The Full Recipe: Bold Whiskey Bacon BBQ Sauce

Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork

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Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow-cooked to perfection, this BBQ pulled pork is the ultimate cookout classic. Just 10 minutes of prep for tender, smoky pork that’s great for sandwiches, sliders, or BBQ platters.
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Spicy Orange Coffee BBQ Sauce

Close-up of a glass jar filled with dark brown homemade sauce, labeled "Kerr Self Sealing." Another jar is blurred in the background, with greens faintly visible. The setting appears to be rustic and homemade.
Spicy Orange Coffee BBQ Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Citrusy, spicy, and bold—this BBQ sauce brings unexpected flavor that’ll wake up any Father’s Day cookout. The coffee kick seals the deal for bold BBQ fans.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Orange Coffee BBQ Sauce

Whiskey Marinated Grilled Steak

whiskey marinade and a bottle of crown royal
Whiskey Marinated Grilled Steak. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This smoky whiskey marinade delivers juicy, full-flavored steak that’s summer celebration–ready. A recipe worth firing up the grill for.
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Bourbon Bacon Baked Beans

baked beans with bacon and burbon
Bourbon Bacon Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow-cooked with smoky bacon and a splash of bourbon, these rich baked beans are a must-have BBQ side—made to stand up to any serious smoker plate.
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BBQ Coffee Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob that has just gotten off the grill
BBQ Coffee Corn on the Cob. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Grilled in husk and rubbed with a bold BBQ coffee blend, this corn delivers smoky-sweet flavor that’s far from ordinary. It’s a cookout upgrade worth trying.
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Zesty BBQ Chicken Wings

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Zesty BBQ Chicken Wings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These bold, finger-licking wings come together fast and pack just the right BBQ punch. A fiery crowd-pleaser perfect for any Father’s Day spread.
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Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken

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Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fast and flavorful, this pulled chicken is ready in 30 minutes and full of bold BBQ flavor. Perfect for sliders, tacos, or grilling season potlucks.
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Savory Roast Beef with Gravy

Super tender roast beef with a bowl of gravy
Savory Roast Beef with Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This melt-in-your-mouth roast beef delivers rich flavor and plenty of gravy. Quick in the Instant Pot, it’s perfect for a Father’s Day dinner that tastes slow-cooked.
Get the Recipe: Savory Roast Beef with Gravy

Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans

Baked beans with bacon on top
Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Loaded with molasses, bacon, and deep flavor, these old-school baked beans are a true BBQ side staple. Simple, slow-cooked, and grill-master approved.
Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans

Smoky Chipotle Black Beans

A bowl of black bean chili garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. A spoon rests in the dish, and lime wedges are placed nearby for added flavor.
Smoky Chipotle Black Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Smoky, savory, and full of spice—these copycat Chipotle black beans are an easy way to round out your Father’s Day BBQ feast.
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Honey Soy Chicken Kabobs

Grilled chicken and vegetable skewers with red onion, zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers served on a wooden board with a dipping sauce on the side.
Honey Soy Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Chicken Kabobs marinated in a delicious honey and soy sauce mixture are a tasty variation to bring to the grill. Don’t have a grill? No problem, just cook them in the broiler and enjoy all year round. A perfect and easy meal paired with veggies and my famous butter rice.
Get the Recipe: Honey Soy Chicken Kabobs

Herb-Crusted Chicken (Copycat Style)

texas roadhouse chicken
Herb-Crusted Chicken (Copycat Style). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy and packed with savory herb crust, this easy Texas Roadhouse–inspired chicken is a flavorful addition to your grilling lineup.
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Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings

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Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Skip the fryer—these oven-baked wings use a dry rub that crisps up beautifully for a BBQ-worthy crunch every grill lover can appreciate.
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Hearty Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping

Chili on top of hot dogs in a bun with cheese sprinkled on top
Hearty Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Loaded with beef, black-eyed peas, and bold spices, this beer-infused chili turns ordinary hot dogs into BBQ showstoppers fit for Father’s Day.
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Tangy Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork sliders on Hawaiian buns with extra barbecue sauce and melted cheese
Tangy Pulled Pork Sliders Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These pulled pork sliders are the ultimate cookout appetizer—sweet, tangy, and loaded with BBQ flavor on soft Hawaiian rolls.
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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

A tray of seasoned chicken wings with lemon slices is placed on white parchment paper. The tray rests on a yellow checked cloth, creating a bright, appetizing display.
Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This honey-glazed recipe for lemon pepper wings is perfect to serve at your next get-together. The crispy baked wings are coated in a zesty lemon pepper seasoning and then tossed in a rich, sweet honey glaze that adds just the right amount of balance.
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BBQ Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Sliced, glazed pork tenderloin on parchment paper with a black fork beside it. The meat appears juicy and is coated in a shiny, reddish-brown sauce.
BBQ Grilled Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hours over a hot grill!
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Smoky Chicken Wings

A pile of grilled chicken wings coated in a glossy barbecue sauce on a rectangular metal tray, showcasing their crispy, charred texture.
Smoky Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Smoked Chicken Wings have made it to the weekly rotation now that the weather is beautiful and we’re outside more. Chicken wings have always been a family favorite, but smoking has become my go-to way to cook them.
Get the Full Recipe: Smoky Chicken Wings

31 of Grandma’s Favorite Summer Desserts That Never Get Old

A close-up of a cherry dump cake served on a white plate with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. The cake is topped with a crumbly golden crust and shows vibrant red cherry filling. A baking dish with a partially served portion is in the background on a striped cloth.
31 of Grandma’s Favorite Summer Desserts That Never Get Old. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Nothing says summer quite like Grandma’s desserts—sweet, nostalgic, and made with love. This collection of 31 tried-and-true recipes is packed with everything from no-bake favorites and fruity cobblers to creamy banana pudding brownies, peach ice cream sandwiches, lemon lush, and comforting rice pudding. You’ll find easy, old-fashioned treats made with pantry staples all perfect for potlucks, backyard cookouts, or casual family dinners. If you’re craving something that feels like home, these desserts are the kind that always hit the spot—just like Grandma used to make. Get All The Recipes: 31 of Grandma’s Favorite Summer Desserts That Never Get Old