Oklahoma Summer BBQ Recipes: 5 Crowd-Pleasing Dishes for Your Next Cookout

Summer in Oklahoma means one thing: barbecue season is officially here. From backyard cookouts to lake weekends and family reunions, there’s nothing better than gathering around good food on a warm evening.

If you’re planning a summer BBQ this year, why not make it extra special with Oklahoma-made sauces, seasonings, and local ingredients from Sample Oklahoma? Here are five easy crowd-pleasing recipes your guests will love.

1. Sweet & Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

These sliders are simple to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.

What You’ll Need:

• Pulled pork
• Slider buns
• Oklahoma-made BBQ sauce from Sample Oklahoma
• Pickles
• Coleslaw

Slow cook the pork until tender, toss it in your favorite Oklahoma-made barbecue sauce, and pile it onto slider buns with crunchy slaw and pickles.

2. Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewers

These colorful skewers are ideal for summer evenings.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast chunks
• Bell peppers
• Red onion
• Pineapple chunks
• BBQ seasoning or glaze from Sample Oklahoma

Thread everything onto skewers, grill until cooked through, and brush with barbecue glaze during the final few minutes.

3. Oklahoma Cowboy Baked Beans

No cookout is complete without baked beans.

Add-Ins:

• Bacon
• Ground beef
• Brown sugar
• BBQ sauce
• Jalapeños

Mix everything together and bake until thick and bubbly. The Oklahoma-made BBQ sauce adds extra smoky flavor.

4. BBQ Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Traditional potato salad gets a summer upgrade with barbecue seasoning and crispy bacon.

What Makes It Better:

• BBQ seasoning blend
• Fresh herbs
• Bacon crumbles
• Ranch dressing
• Green onions

Serve chilled alongside grilled meats for the perfect summer side dish.

5. Grilled Peach Sundaes

Dessert deserves a spot at the barbecue too.

How to Make It:

• Slice peaches in half
• Grill for 2–3 minutes
• Top with vanilla ice cream
• Drizzle with honey or caramel

It’s quick, easy, and feels extra special on a summer evening.

Make Your BBQ Taste Like Oklahoma

Using locally made sauces, rubs, and seasonings adds something unique to your cookout while supporting Oklahoma businesses.

At Sample Oklahoma, you can find:

• Oklahoma-made BBQ sauces
• Spice blends and rubs
• Hot sauces
• Local snacks and sides
• Sweet treats for dessert tables

This summer, skip the generic grocery store brands and bring authentic Oklahoma flavor to your backyard barbecue.