Summer BBQ Recipes Perfect for Your Vacation Rental Grill

There's nothing quite like the smell of charcoal and sizzling meat to kick off a perfect vacation evening. Whether you're grilling for four or forty, these BBQ recipes are designed for the outdoor grills at our vacation rental properties — easy enough to prep on vacation but impressive enough to make everyone ask for seconds.

Brown Sugar Glazed Ribs

Start with a rack of baby back ribs per four people. Rub generously with a mixture of brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Wrap tightly in foil and grill over indirect heat at 300 degrees for two and a half hours. Unwrap, brush with your favorite BBQ sauce, and grill directly for 10 minutes per side until caramelized. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Grilled Chicken Street Tacos

Marinate chicken thighs in lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and garlic for at least two hours. Grill on high heat for six minutes per side, then rest and slice thin. Serve on warm corn tortillas with diced onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Set up a salsa bar and let everyone customize their tacos — it's the perfect interactive vacation dinner.

The Ultimate Vacation Burger

Mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and a splash of soy sauce. Form thick patties with a thumbprint in the center to prevent puffing. Grill over high heat for four minutes per side for medium. Add cheese in the last minute with the lid closed. Toast buns on the grill and set out a full toppings bar — from classic lettuce and tomato to grilled onions and avocado.

Grilled Corn with Chili-Lime Butter

Mix softened butter with chili powder, lime zest, and a pinch of cayenne. Pull back corn husks without removing them, remove silk, brush with the flavored butter, and re-wrap. Grill for 15 minutes, turning occasionally. This is the perfect side dish that practically cooks itself while you focus on the main course.

Fire up the grill at your LoveYourVacationRental.com property and let the vacation BBQ memories begin. Properties like The Big House and The Max Resort feature premium outdoor grilling stations perfect for feeding the whole crew.