What to Cook: June 🥩🍔🔥

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Hey there Reader,

June is made for grilling (And big flavor wins). Longer days, backyard cookouts, Father’s Day, and fresh flavors... June isn’t just another month; it’s grilling season at full throttle.

This is your go-to list for the best recipes to crush Father's Day, level up your weekends, and keep your grill busy all month long.

🍗 Weeknight Grilling That Wins

Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs: Quick to prep, loaded with smoky flavor, and practically made for busy weeknights or laid-back Sundays. They're a family favorite for a reason

Ground Pork Burgers: A juicy alternative to beef that’s fast, easy, and full of flavor. Pro tip: Hit them with a quick sear for a perfect crust.

Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters: Big, juicy, budget-friendly cuts that feed a crowd without breaking the bank. These leg quarters deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.

🐖 Low & Slow MVP

Smoked Pulled Pork: Go classic. Low and slow smoked pork shoulder is built to feed a crowd and has leftovers to spare.

Homemade Vinegar-Based BBQ Sauce: The perfect tangy mop sauce for pulled pork. Thin enough to soak in, bold enough to stand out.

🥩 Father’s Day Flex

Grilled Bone-In Ribeye: The steak that says "thanks for everything, Dad" without having to make reservations. Thick, juicy, and grilled to perfection - this is how you celebrate the man properly.

Grilled Lamb Kabobs: Something different for the grill that cooks fast and tastes incredible. Tender, bold, and a great way to shake up the usual Father’s Day grilling menu.

Gas Grilled Rotisserie Picanha: The Brazilian steakhouse experience at home. This tender, flavorful cut spins to perfection on the rotisserie, delivering restaurant-quality results in your own backyard.

🦐 Seafood Season Hits

Grilled Shrimp Marinade: Start here for the ultimate flavor boost - zesty, smoky, and designed to pair perfectly with shrimp and seafood over hot coals.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos: Use that marinade for fresh, bright, and just the right amount of smoky heat on these grilled shrimp. Perfect for easy backyard hangouts or quick dinners.

🧠 Pro Tip for June Grilling

Mastering grill zones is the difference between dry, overcooked food and perfectly juicy results. A two-zone setup (one side direct heat, one side cool, aka, indirect) gives you total control. Start your meat over direct heat to sear, then move it to indirect heat to finish without burning or drying out. Or master the reverse sear method.

Want to really dial it in? Check out our Direct vs. Indirect Heat Grilling Guide to learn how and when to use each method for the best flavor and texture every time.

And if your grill isn’t tuned up yet, don’t skip the Spring Grill Prep Guide—because summer waits for no one.

🌡️ Beat the Heat Strategy: Start your long cooks early in the morning or use indirect heat setups. Your smoker (and your patience) will thank you when it's not competing with 90-degree afternoons.

✅ Don’t Forget

📌 Bookmark these recipes—this is the list you’ll want on repeat.

📩 Share this with your grilling crew—because good food deserves good company.

🔪 Bonus: A sharp knife and a clean grill grate solve 90% of grilling problems. Trust us.

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Cheers,

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