August Grilling Guide: Delicious Recipes for the Heat of Summer

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As August rolls around, the aroma of grilled goodness fills the air. This is the time to embrace outdoor cooking and indulge in a variety of flavorsome grilling recipes. Explore our selection of best grilling recipes for August and spice up your summer barbecues with delightful dishes.

Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs on a baking sheet off the grill.
Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

These tender, juicy, smoked chicken thighs are perfect! They are cooked in the pellet smoker flavor, basted with bbq sauce & seared for perfect crispy skin.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs

Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Pile of smoked drumsticks.
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor – learn how to make the ultimate smoked chicken drumsticks in just a few simple steps with tips!
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Flank Steak Marinade

Steak sliced for serving.
Flank Steak Marinade. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Get the most juciy flavorful beef with this simple flank steak marinade recipe. Whether you’re grilling or oven roasting, this is the first step!
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Grilled Flank Steak Tacos

Tacos lined up on a platter.
Grilled Flank Steak Tacos. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

When it comes to amazing flank steak tacos, you can’t beat this recipe for grilled steak thinly shaved and folded into warm tortillas!
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Smoked Chicken Quarters

Smoked chicken quarter being picked up.
Smoked Chicken Quarters. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

These easy smoked chicken quarters are rubbed with a simple spice blend, smoked until juicy and tender, then seared for crispy skin!
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Cowboy Butter

Overhead shot of sliced steak with ramiken filled with cowboy butter.
Cowboy Butter. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Whip up zesty cowboy butter with our irresistible recipe! 🤠🧈 Transform your grilled meats, seafood, and veggies with rich, lavish flavors!
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Smoked Pork Butt (on a Traeger)

Shredded pulled pork butt with a fork.
Smoked Pork Butt (on a Traeger). Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Grab a 10-pound pork butt and fire up the pellet grill to 225F for tender juicy smoked pork butt that makes perfect pulled pork!
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How to Grill Pork Tenderloin

Grilled pork tenderloin sliced with stone fruit.
How to Grill Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This char-grilled pork tenderloin comes together quickly and tastes amazing paired with a stone fruit salsa. Tips and recipe on how to grill amazing pork.
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Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Sliced beef tenderloin.
Smoked Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This smoked beef tenderloin finished with a reverse sear is the perfect simple recipe that comes out medium-rare and is incredible every time.
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How to Steam Fresh Blue Crabs

Pile of crabs.
How to Steam Fresh Blue Crabs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Want to know how to steam fresh blue crabs? Here is it – from sizing and ordering to picking, with a recipe on how to steam the perfect Maryland blue crab.
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