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🏠Home » Grilling Techniques

17 Basic Gas Grill Recipes For Summer

Updated: May 27, 2025 · Published: May 25, 2024 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan · 4 Comments

It's time to learn some basic recipes for your grill. This will be gas grill 101 for beginners, but even the most experienced grillers will pick up some valuable tips. So, whether you are learning new skills or just refreshing what you have been doing for years, fire it up, and let's start.

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  • 4 Easy chicken recipes
  • 5 Easy beef recipes
  • 4 Easy pork recipes
  • 4 Easy grilled side dishes
  • 3 Bonus more advanced classic grill recipes
  • ⚕️Grill Safety

This is a great refresher for all grillers, whether on gas, charcoal, or other grills. If you are a smoker, you probably are not reading this.

I'm aiming at those who have little experience and now have that shiny new grill from the big box store, but are a bit lost. They need some ideas, and they can handle these recipes. The easiest way to learn is through doing, so let's get started.

👨‍🍳Pro Tip: Grilling is all about temperature control. Get it right, and you are good for life. Get it wrong, and you doom yourself and your family to eat overcooked, undercooked, or even dangerous meals.

A Beginners Guide to Grill Temperature on a Gas Grill
Learn about grill temperatures on a gas grill. The most basic measurement to help you master your grill. Become the "Grill Master" today.
How to Control Grill Temperature
Grill surface thermometer

4 Easy chicken recipes

Here are three chicken recipes that will take you up just a notch. All have easy-to-follow step-by-step photos and complete instructions to get it right the first time and every time. Be sure to read the guide to grill temperature to get these right.

How to Grill Chicken Breasts on a Gas Grill
Are you tired of dry, rubbery grilled chicken breasts? Learn to grill juicy and flavorful chicken breasts with this never-fail recipe, including pro tips on preparation, grilling temperature, timing, and seasoning. Just follow these simple step-by-step instructions.
Grilling Chicken Breasts
Two grilled chicken breasts on a blue plate.
How to Grill Chicken Drumsticks (Easy and Juicy Every Time)
This easy method shows you how to grill chicken drumsticks with juicy meat and crispy skin. No marinade—just salt, pepper, and the right temperature.
Grilling Chicken Legs
chicken drumsticks cooking on the grill
Grilling Chicken Thighs on a Gas Grill (Bone-In or Boneless)
Learn the easy method for grilling chicken thighs on a gas grill. Works with bone-in or boneless—just season and grill for juicy, flavorful results.
Grilling Chicken Thighs
grilled chicken thigh on white plate
Chicken Kabobs with Honey Garlic Marinade
These easy, moist, and tender chicken kabobs start with honey garlic marinade, then grilled with vegetables making a great sweet and savory healthy meal with an Asian flavor.
Honey Chicken Kabobs
honey garlic chicken kabobs on a white board

5 Easy beef recipes

Grilling burgers is easy, but many beginners and experienced grillers get it wrong.

How to Grill Hamburgers
Grill juicy, flavorful hamburgers with ease! This beginner-friendly guide provides step-by-step instructions and simple seasoning with grill settings and timing, allowing you to cook perfect burgers every time with no guesswork and no dry patties.
Grilling Burgers
burger on a bun

Let's get our steaks done right. All with easy-to-follow photo instructions and complete discussion to get you to your final goal of a great steak.

How to Grill Filet Mignon
Grilling filet mignon to perfection on a gas grill is easy with this foolproof method. Learn how to select, season, and grill filet mignon using just a few simple steps. Juicy, tender, and full of flavor—no steakhouse required.
Grilling Filet Mignon
Grilled filet mignon with asparagus.
Grilled New York Strip Steak (Juicy & Foolproof)
Learn the simple way to grill a perfect New York strip steak—crispy outside, juicy inside, and no guesswork. Perfect for beginners.
Grilling NY Strip Steaks
A strip steak with grill marks on a gray plate.
Grilled Porterhouse Steak (Gas or Charcoal Grill)
Grill a Porterhouse (or T-bone) steak to juicy, tender perfection. This easy method works on gas or charcoal and needs just salt, heat, and a few smart tips.
Grilling T-Bone Steaks
porterhouse steak with fries on blue plate
Marinated Beef Kabobs
A simple beef kabob marinade with only 3 ingredients is the secret to our juicy and flavorful Marinated Beef Kabob for grilling or in the oven. We love this quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe for two using sirloin steak with added veggies.
Easy Marinated Sirloin Kabobs
pile of beef kabobs on a plate.

4 Easy pork recipes

Pork and grills are made for each other.

Juicy Grilled Pork Chops (Easy for Beginners)
Learn how to grill pork chops that turn out juicy and flavorful every time, whether using a gas or charcoal grill. This foolproof method works with boneless or bone-in chops and takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. Finish with BBQ sauce or keep it simple with pantry spices—either way, these chops are always a hit.
How to Grill Pork Chops
Two grilled pork chops on an orange plate.
How to Grill Pork Tenderloin (Juicy, Tender, and Easy)
Grill perfectly juicy, tender pork tenderloin over direct heat. It's easy, fast, and beginner-friendly with no zone grilling needed.
Grilling Pork Tenderloin
pork tenderloin on blue platter
Grilled Boneless Pork Ribs
Learn how to grill boneless country-style ribs with fantastic tenderness and moisture in 30 minutes. Using just a dry rub and BBQ sauce, you can quickly and easily barbecue country-style pork ribs on your gas grill with these step-by-step instructions.
Grilling Boneless Pork Ribs
Grilled boneless ribs on a blue plate.
Pork Tenderloin Medallions (Grilled or Seared & Baked Method)
Tender, juicy pork medallions cooked on the grill or seared and baked. A foolproof 30-minute recipe perfect for beginners.
Grilling Pork Medalions
Pork Tenderloin Medallions on a white plate

4 Easy grilled side dishes

Add some basic grilled side dishes to round out their meals with these recipes.

Grilled Baby Potatoes
Grilled Baby Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any summer meal. We typically grill small red potatoes, but there's a variety of small potatoes to choose from, including fingerling, yellow, new, or baby potatoes, in addition to red potatoes. No foil or parboiling is required.
Grilling Small Potatoes
pouring small potatoes into blue bowl.
Grilled Mixed Vegetables
Delicious Grilled Mixed Vegetables cooked on the grill compliments any meal. You can easily add them to your grill while you cook dinner to complete your meal.
Grilling Mixed Vegetables
Grilled Mixed Vegetables in a white bowl
Grilled Pineapple Slices with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Glaze
Glazed grilled pineapple slices are an easy delicious summer side dish. With a buttery caramelized brown sugar glaze, it also makes a great dessert when combined with ice cream—Ready in less than 15 minutes.
Grilling Glazed Pineapple
close up of Grilled Pineacpple with grill marks on a blue plate
Grilled Corn on the Cob Without Husks
The best grilled corn on the cob is quick and easy with a few tips. Pick the best corn, husk, and a brush of oil with salt and pepper, and finish by grilling over medium heat until tender with some delicious char. It's not hard, and it's so good—no husk and no aluminum foil are needed.
Grilling Naked Corn
grilled corn on the cob in a holder

3 Bonus more advanced classic grill recipes

These are the real classics. They all need a bit more work and technique. You should tackle these after you feel comfortable with the basics. Of course, all the recipes have easy-to-follow step-by-step photo instructions.

How to Cook a Brisket on a Gas Grill
Cook smoked Grilled Brisket low-and-slow on your backyard gas grill—moist and tender meat with crusty bark and a smokey taste. Make classic BBQ brisket without a smoker.
Smoked Brisket on the Gas Grill
Cooked brisket on a gray board
Grilled Baby Back Ribs for Beginners
Learn how to cook perfect Grilled Baby Back Ribs on a gas grill that are tender, juicy, and packed with BBQ flavor without a smoker or years of experience. With a simple dry rub and a few tips, this foolproof recipe will have you cooking ribs like a pro.
Grilling Baby Back Ribs
grilled Baby Back Ribs on black cutting board
Pulled Pork from Pork Butt on a Gas Grill (No Smoker)
This easy gas grill method turns pork butt (Boston butt) into smoky, tender pulled pork. Just a rub, some wood chips, and steady heat. No smoker required.
Grilled Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork on a Gas Grill from 101 Cooking for Two
How To Set Up Your Gas Grill for Smoking and Low and Slow Cooking
Let’s learn how to set up your gas grill for great low and slow cooking with smoking. A useful technique you need to master your gas gril
Low and Slow Grilling
smoking gas grill

⚕️Grill Safety

Safety and maintenance are essential. If you have a new grill to start the season, assemble and test it according to the manufacturer's instructions.

If your grill has been idle all winter, it should be cleaned and checked over as instructed by your grill manual. If you don't have the manual for your grill, you should be able to obtain one from the manufacturer, usually through their website. Always review the manual and follow its recommendations.

You need to check for damage. Look for insects nested in the works. Replace corroded parts. Clean grates, check the burners closely and be sure about any gas connections and valves. If using bottled gas, check over the container. A professional review may be in order.

Here is an excellent guide I use for my Weber S-470 (image above). Deep Cleaning Your Weber Gas Grill.

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Wow. You got this far. Have a great and safe grill season.
DrDan

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on March 31, 2019. It will be refreshed annually and now has improved navigation to help you find what you need.

More Grilling Techniques

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    How to Grill Pork Chops: A Beginner's Guide to Juicy Perfection
  • Pulled Pork on a Gas Grill from 101 Cooking for Two
    How to Cook Pork Butt on a Gas Grill (No Smoker Needed)
  • A strip steak with grill marks on a gray plate.
    How to Grill a New York Strip Steak (Beginner-Friendly & Juicy Every Time)
  • nicely done burger on a bun. All on a white plate
    How to Grill Hamburgers: A Beginner's Guide to Juicy, Flavorful Burgers

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  1. Silvia B says

    April 01, 2019 at 9:49 am

    Hi Dr Dan,
    How do I grill with charcoal?

    Reply
    • Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan says

      April 01, 2019 at 11:03 am

      Hi Silvia,

      Welcome to the blog.

      First let me say, my last charcoal grilling was over 20 yrs ago. But the basics are the same. Grill temperature is key and is much harder to control for me on charcoal. See the guide to grill temperature where I briefly discuss charcoal. You will need to learn your grill and how much charcoal and what location you need. https://www.101cookingfortwo.com/grill-temperature/

      Once you learn to control the surface temperature, most recipes will be fine. Most beef grillings work on very hot but chicken and pork will be an issue if the charcoal is too hot.

      Hope that helps some.

      Dan

    • Steve says

      May 25, 2024 at 10:37 am

      Just wanted to chime in and mention to all grilling newbies that, and I quote " Good bbq comes from experience and experience comes from...well, bad bbq". Never give up on cooking or yourself. The bad guys win if you do.

    • Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan says

      May 25, 2024 at 11:25 am

      Hi Steve,

      Welcome to the blog. There is lots of truth in that saying.

      Thanks for chiming in.

      Dan

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