As tongs click and smoke rises from grills across the country, National BBQ Month signals the official start of backyard cooking season—and BBQGuys is leading the charge. To honor this annual tribute to flame and flavor, BBQGuys has released their top five barbecue recipes: a carefully curated collection designed to inspire, educate, and satisfy grillers of all skill levels.

This year’s rare alignment of five full weekends in May makes it the perfect time to dive into each of these signature dishes, turning your backyard into a rotating menu of barbecue greatness.

A Recipe for Every Weekend—and Every Griller

BBQGuys’ selections cover the full spectrum of American barbecue tradition. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or searing hot and fast, these five recipes offer both comforting classics and elevated showstoppers:

• Pulled Pork: A backyard favorite with tender, shredded texture and crowd-pleasing versatility.

• Brisket: The holy grail of barbecue—rewarding patience with deep, smoky flavor and melt-in-your-mouth richness.

• Grilled Steak: A fast favorite that balances bold flavor with juicy perfection, great for any weekend gathering.

• Smoked Turkey: A holiday classic turned year-round star, showcasing barbecue’s power to reinvent tradition.

• Beef Tenderloin: A refined yet accessible centerpiece that proves high-end barbecue doesn’t have to be high-stress.

Where Flavor Meets Fundamentals

These recipes aren’t just tasty—they’re teaching tools. BBQGuys selected them to help cooks master key barbecue techniques: temperature control, smoke management, seasoning balance, and more. It’s an opportunity to build confidence, sharpen your skills, and level up your grill game one weekend at a time.

Think of it as a month-long cooking course—only this one ends with a plate full of brisket instead of a final exam.

Barbecue Without the Barrier

BBQGuys’ guide is crafted for accessibility, proving that great barbecue isn’t reserved for the pros. The instructions are clear, the equipment requirements are minimal, and the focus is on results: juicy meats, bold flavor, and the kind of satisfaction only fire and smoke can bring.

This month, let the smell of hickory and the sound of laughter fill your backyard. These five recipes aren’t just meals—they’re experiences. And with BBQGuys as your guide, you’re just one grill session away from mastering them all.