9 Grilled or Smoked Recipes to Make in May

Recipes

By Barbecuebible.com

May 5, 2026

Grilled Maple-Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

Make these rolls, the invention of St. Louis chef Russel Cunningham, the star of your next brunch. Strips of bacon take this breakfast or brunch dish over the top. Watch Season 4 of Project Fire for all-new recipes.

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Grilled Gazpacho

Spain’s contribution to the world’s pantheon of soups is even better when the vegetables—onions and fresh tomatoes—are treated to a dose of wood smoke. For an elegant presentation, serve the soup in shot glasses or Spanish sherry glasses.

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BBQ Titans’ Brisket

Warmer weather means you can add slow-cooked meats like brisket to your menus. This recipe, which features a coffee-inflected rub, utilizes game-changing tricks gleaned from some of North America’s most skilled brisket masters like Austin’s Aaron Franklin and Brooklyn’s Kim and Joe Carroll of Fette Sau.

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Pamplona of Pork Tenderloin

Budget-friendly pork tenderloin is stuffed with fire-roasted red peppers, garlicky Boursin cheese, and smoked ham before being wrapped with a sheath of smoky bacon. Impressive enough for weekend dinner guests or a festive weeknight meal.