Father’s Day calls for food that feels like a celebration—and these 27 feast-worthy recipes deliver bold flavors, juicy meats, and sides that mean business. From fall-apart roast beef and whiskey-marinated steaks to spicy citrus BBQ sauce and bourbon-laced baked beans, every dish on this list is made to impress the grill master in your life. There’s crispy chicken wings, pulled pork sliders, coffee-rubbed corn, and even a smoky dry rub or two to take your cookout to the next level. If Dad loves hearty, flavor-packed food, you’re going to want to see every last one of these recipes.

Spicy Citrus BBQ Sauce

Spicy Citrus 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.
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Savory Melt-In-Your-Mouth Roast Beef with Gravy

Super tender roast beef with a bowl of gravy
Savory Melt-In-Your-Mouth 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.
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Herb-Crusted Chicken Recipe

texas roadhouse chicken
Herb-Crusted Chicken Recipe. 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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Bold Whiskey Bacon BBQ Sauce Recipe

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 Recipe. 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.
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Oven-Baked Pork Ribs Dry Rub Recipe

bbq ribs and sauce
Oven-Baked Pork Ribs 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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Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

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Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe. 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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Classic Texas-Style BBQ Rub

Texas BBQ dry rub
Classic Texas-Style 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.
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Whiskey Steak Marinade Recipe

whiskey marinade and a bottle of crown royal
Whiskey Steak Marinade Recipe. 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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BBQ Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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 Recipe. 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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Grilled Potato Wedges in Just 20 Minutes

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Grilled Potato Wedges in Just 20 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This recipe for grilled potato wedges takes less than 20 minutes to make. With their crispy golden outsides and hot and fluffy insides, this potato recipe is the summer side dish you’ve been looking for.
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BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe. 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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BBQ Grilled Corn

Corn on the cob that has just gotten off the grill
BBQ Grilled Corn. 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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Sweet & Smoky Coffee Rub Recipe

Coffee dry rub
Sweet & Smoky Coffee Rub Recipe. 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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Flavorful Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

bbq chicken sandwich on a bun
Flavorful Instant Pot BBQ Pulled 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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Maple BBQ Rib Rub Recipe

Maple dry rub
Maple BBQ Rib Rub Recipe. 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.
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Smoky Chipotle Black Beans Recipe

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 Recipe. 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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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Close-up of glazed barbecue chicken pieces garnished with chopped fresh parsley, arranged on a white plate. The chicken has a shiny, caramelized surface, indicating it is cooked and sauced.
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is perfection. Chicken pieces are sprinkled with seasoning salt, slathered with BBQ sauce and oven baked.
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Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings Recipe

dry rub wings in oven
Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings Recipe. 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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Bourbon Bacon Baked Beans Recipe

baked beans with bacon and burbon
Bourbon Bacon Baked Beans Recipe. 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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Tangy Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

Pork sliders on Hawaiian buns with extra barbecue sauce and melted cheese
Tangy Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe. 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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Hearty 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.
Hearty 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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Easy Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping Recipe

Chili on top of hot dogs in a bun with cheese sprinkled on top
Easy Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping Recipe. 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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Smoky Chicken Wings Recipe

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 Recipe. 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.
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Juiciest 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.
Juiciest 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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Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans Recipe

Baked beans with bacon on top
Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans Recipe. 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.
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Classic Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped with a spoon
Classic Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the party. This cheesy mac and cheese is ultra creamy and the perfect pairing for BBQ mains.
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Seasoned Crock Pot Asparagus Side Dish

cooked asparagus with lemo wedges
Seasoned Crock Pot Asparagus Side Dish. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn how to cook crockpot asparagus perfectly every time. With this easy recipe, you can cook asparagus in a crock pot with only five minutes of prep work, and then your slow cooker will do the rest of the work.
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Slow Cooker Dinners So You Don’t Have To Cook

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices. The dish is served in a white bowl on a green plate, with a green cloth nearby.
Slow Cooker Dinners So You Don’t Have To Cook. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting tonight. Whether you’re low on energy, short on time, or just not in the mood to cook, these cozy, flavorful meals are here to save dinner. This recipe round-up is packed with comfort classics and bold flavors—from creamy Mississippi chicken to Jamaican oxtail and even taco soups that practically cook themselves. Each dish is easy to prep and slow simmers into something truly crave-worthy. If you’re looking for set-it-and-forget-it dinners that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, you’ll want to check out every single one. Get All The Recipes: Slow Cooker Dinners So You Don’t Have To Cook