16 Barbecue Recipes You Can Make Without a Grill
Enjoy smoky barbecue flavors from the comfort of your home.
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Who says you can’t enjoy barbecue without a grill? Don’t let the absence of a grill (or grill pan) discourage you from enjoying a barbecue feast. To prove that you can bring the cookout vibes to the comfort of your home, we’ve rounded up our favorite barbecue recipes that can be prepared in an oven, slow cooker, or even an air fryer. Some of our favorites include this recipe for oven-baked Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork and these smokey Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches. But that’s not all; keep reading to explore our collection of recipes to satisfy your cravings for barbecue.
Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork
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“The flavor is amazing! So easy to make and so delicious! Chef John wasn't exaggerating when he said that if you haven't had whole hog pulled pork, you haven't really had pulled pork. The combinations of flavors and textures once everything has been pulled and blended together is simply incredible. This will be my go-to for pulled pork from now on.” — Jon Hennington
Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
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“These ribs are absolutely delicious! The method was very easy and resulted in perfectly cooked ribs. The texture of the meat is perfect and not overcooked like so many other recipes. The spice rub is so good I would suggest doubling or tripling the recipe to keep on hand for everything. I served them with Chef John's Barbeque Sauce and my husband was very impressed. He ate all of the leftovers the next day. Thanks, Chef John!” — Lacyanne
Oven Barbecued Beef Brisket
“I made this for my son's wedding dinner. Made exactly as written. Melt in your mouth fork-tender and great flavor! My family likes a bit more heat so next time I will try with some crushed red pepper and cayenne pepper.” — Bonsai
Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
“This recipe was super easy and super tasty! My husband loved it to the point that he wanted me to freeze the extra sauce for later… Would definitely make this again!” — Amanda Tatro
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ribs
“Oh my gosh! These were the most incredible ribs I have ever tasted, in or out of a restaurant… I couldn't get them out of the crock pot in one piece, they were so tender! Thank you so much for this recipe, it is definitely one of the best on this site! I would highly recommend trying this one.” — Brookiiee
Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
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“This recipe is perfect! I made it for my family last night — they are not wild about dark meat and they loved it. One tip though: line the baking dish with aluminum foil to lessen the cleanup.” — Joanne
BBQ Chicken Breasts in the Oven
“I have my own food blog and love to cook. I don't mind making all my ingredients from scratch most of the time but there are many nights when I really appreciate a recipe like this one when I need a quick delicious meal that I don't have to fuss over… Thanks for this simple and delicious recipe!” — Sandra Mackay Henslee
Oven-Roasted Ribs
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“This recipe was super easy and super tasty! My husband loved it to the point that he wanted me to freeze the extra sauce for later! Would definitely make this again!” — Amanda Tatro
Simple BBQ Ribs
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“Very simple and delicious. I used country style pork ribs, boiled for 45 min and then baked for an hour and 15 min. They were perfect. I will definitely make them this way again.” — Denise Dawson
Air Fryer BBQ Baby Back Ribs
“Surprised how great these turned out! Moist and very flavorful!! Will definitely make these again! Thanks for sharing the recipe!” — Debbie Quinn
Instant Pot Crispy Barbecue Chicken Wings
“Absolutely delicious! I just bought my instant pot and started off easy. I didn’t think with it being so easy it would taste so amazing. I will be making these often, that's for sure. Cooked perfectly!” — Donna Holland
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches
“First time using the Instant Pot for pulled pork and it came out Fabulous! The pork was juicy and tender! Will make again!” — Liz Dalton ‘Lizzie’
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
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“I am terrible in the kitchen — but when I make this dish I'm the best chef in town, lol! So easy! I followed the author's suggestion (in the comments) of substituting water with Pepsi and a little liquid smoke. Perfection! I have some cooking in the crock pot right now! I always cook on high for 4 hours — always perfect.” — Tina
Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue
“This was delicious! I was a little skeptical with the Italian dressing but I said it can’t hurt to try it. So happy I did, it was a big hit with my family. My grandson who only eats chicken nuggets and pizza also gave it a try which he never wants to try anything, he ate three plates! Yes three! I couldn’t believe it, I was brought to tears. I will definitely be making this again.” — Brigette Taylor
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Breast
“This was so good and super easy. I’ve shared this recipe with three friends so far. The leftovers were good enough to eat cold! I’ll definitely be making this again.” — Traci Harford
Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs
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“These hot dogs were as good as cooking them on the grill. I have an inexpensive air fryer that does not have a preheat feature. I cooked the hot dogs first, then the buns. I scored the hot dogs before cooking for 6 minutes, turning them after 3 minutes. I buttered Martin's Potato Rolls and cooked them for 4 minutes. I also used parchment liners so there was no mess!” — Steph
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