EDITORS' CHOICEThe Best BBQ Recipes

There’s nothing quite like firing up the BBQ for family and friends on a hot summer day. Our selection of mouth-watering barbeque recipes goes beyond bangers and burgers (though of course we have some good recipes for those too), and serve up inspiration for tender ribs, juicy steaks, sizzling skewers, gorgeous lamb chops, summer-inspired sides, and more. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

Fast and easy

15 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Grilled steak, kumara and courgette salad

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Balsamic glazed lamb chops with roasted vegetables

Regina Wypych

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Steak salad with quinoa, grapes and feta cheese

Kirsten McCaffrey

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Steak with green sauce and spring slaw

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Char-grilled lamb rump with tomato and feta salad

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Indonesian-spiced lamb chops

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Emma Twigg's ultimate scotch steak

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Niçoise-ish steak salad

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Mediterranean style lamb with Israeli couscous

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Charcoal

45 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Low 'n slow scotch fillet

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

30 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Low 'n slow picanha

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

1 hr prep |

10 hrs cook

Low 'n Slow Brisket

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Hot 'n fast lamb ribs

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

2 hrs 30 mins cook

Glen File's Slow Cooked Lamb with Mustard Herb Crust

Lodge Cast Iron

3 hrs prep |

20 mins cook

Reverse seared lamb rump with chimichurri sauce

James Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"

15 mins prep |

3 hrs 30 mins cook

Smoked beef cheek pie

Andrew Clarke

15 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Smoked beef ribs with garlic aioli mash

15 mins prep |

45 mins cook

Scotch fillet and frites

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak

Matt Melville

30 mins prep |

4 hrs cook

Beef cheek, mushroom, and cheese pie

James Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Brisket burnt end burger

Matt Melville

How to Guides

Tips & Tricks

The essential guide to using a water bath

The ultimate guide to using a water bath for low 'n slow barbecuing.

Tips & Tricks

How to reverse sear on the barbecue

Discover how reverse searing on your barbecue can take your steaks to the next level.

Ingredients

How to cook lamb shoulder

This flavourful, ample cut consists of nicely marbled meat that has a pronounced sweetness. Because the shoulder muscles do more work than the leg muscles, they're less tender and thus take well to long, slow roasting or braising.

Tips & Tricks

How to trim and cook a whole eye fillet of beef

In this step-by-step video, James "The Tattooed Butcher" Smith, takes you through the simple steps that you need to know before trimming and cooking a beef eye fillet at home - including the art of perfecting the reverse sear!

Tips & Tricks

How to cook the Perfect Medium Rare Steak

James Smith, "The Tattooed Butcher", takes you through the simple steps to cooking the perfect medium rare steak. We've used scotch fillet, but these instructions are also perfect for 1 inch thick sirloin steak, Tomahawk steak, or fillet steak.

Tips & Tricks

Mastering the Chimney Starter: Lighting Charcoal for Low 'N Slow Barbecue

Find out what a chimney starter is, and how best to use it with your low 'n slow barbecue.

Ingredients

How to cook a tomahawk steak

This is an impressive looking steak which will surely give your next BBQ the ‘wow’ factor. The long rib bone left intact resembles the shape of a single-handed axe which gives this cut its name. These steaks often come in large portions which are ideal to use as shared plate style dining. This steak is also sometimes referred to as the ‘cowboy steak’ or a ‘bone-in rib eye’.

Tips & Tricks

How to BBQ/Grill

Cooking on the barbecue is a summer kiwi tradition. Follow these simple steps for a brilliant result, every time.

Tips & Tricks

How to set up a two-zone fire on a kettle barbecue

Learn about the handy magic of two-zone cooking and the secret to versatile grilling.

Tips & Tricks

The art of wrapping for low 'n slow barbecue

Join us as we dive into when and how to perfectly envelope your meat whilst cooking low 'n slow barbecue.

Steak

30 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Barbecue platter

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

35 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Rib eye steaks with hot smashed potatoes

Kathy Paterson

30 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Steak and wedges with homemade vegetable sauce

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Barbecued tri-tip steak with Italian potato salad

Roz McIntosh

30 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Barbecued eye fillet with carrots, eggplant and Israeli couscous salad

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

1 hr 15 mins cook

Sirloin steak with puy lentil and puffed barley risotto

Andrew Clarke

30 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Steak and oysters with a crisp fennel, cucumber and pistachio salad

Roz McIntosh

50 mins prep |

45 mins cook

Matariki surf 'n' turf platter

Rex Morgan and Lyall Minhinnick

15 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Sirloin on seed crackers with horseradish crème fraiche

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

45 mins cook

Scotch fillet and frites

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Classic beef steaks with fresh tomato salsa

Allyson Gofton

25 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Chargrilled rump steak, potato salad and garlic mayonnaise

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Rosemary and Paprika Beef Medallions with Fried Tomatoes and Green Herb Sauce

The Ironclad Pan Company

20 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Barbecue Fajitas with Avocado Salsa

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

1 hr cook

BBQ Beef Bavette

Phil Clark

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Barbecued rump steak wrap with corn salsa

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

40 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Barbecued steaks with baba ghanoush and tomato salad

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Steak fajitas with grilled capsicum and onions

Vicki Ravlich-Horan

5 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Barbecued bavette steak

James Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Barbecued steak with black olive tapenade butter

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Grilled lamb with lemon and crushed coriander

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

45 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Lamb steaks with lemon pepper

Allyson Gofton

20 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Beef steak wraps

Kathy Paterson

Different Types of Cuts and Barbecues

Tips & Tricks

How to cook low 'n slow on a Kamado

Learn the ins and outs of one of the world's best barbecues.

Tips & Tricks

Cooking a scotch fillet on a Pit Barrel

Here's a how to guide on the Low 'N Slow method with a reverse seared finish

Tips & Tricks

Matching beef and lamb cuts with low 'n slow barbecue methods

Let us talk you through how to match certain cuts of beef and lamb, with the right method of cooking low n slow to ensure you get the best results.

Tips & Tricks

Cooking low 'n slow on a Pit Barrel barbecue

Learn how to master the classic pit barrel.

Tips & Tricks

Barbecuing low 'n slow on a Kettle Grill

An in depth look at the classic kettle barbecue.

Tips & Tricks

Low 'n slow barbecue on a Bronco

Crafting smokey delights and unpacking how to cook low 'n slow barbecue on Bronco.

Tips & Tricks

Brisket on a Bronco: The ultimate low 'n slow guide

The ultimate guide to cooking a brisket.

Tips & Tricks

Picanha on a Kamado Grill: The ultimate low 'n slow guide

Learn how to cook Picanha to perfection on a Kamado grill.

Lamb

30 mins prep |

7 hrs cook

Lamb birria tacos

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Lemon and paeroa marinated lamb chops

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Lamb with mint and pistachio gremolata

Roz McIntosh

1 hr prep |

10 mins cook

Marinated lamb chops with garlic and herbs

Grove Avocado Oil

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Indonesian-spiced lamb chops

Allyson Gofton

30 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Sticky-glazed lamb loin chops

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Balsamic glazed lamb chops with roasted vegetables

Regina Wypych

5 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Lamb chops with feta, tomato and asparagus

10 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde & Lemon Rice

Allyson Gofton

20 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Lamb chops with iceberg lettuce and avocado dressing

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Seared lamb loin chops with roasted vegetable salad and garlic dressing

Fire & Thyme

Cooking and Temperature Guides

Tips & Tricks

Teaching the trim: how to prep meat for low 'n slow barbecue

How to prep all cuts of meat for low 'n slow barbecue cooking.

Tips & Tricks

Navigating the 'Stall' in low 'n slow barbecue

Few things are as mystifying and as frustrating as the infamous 'stall'. Just when you think your meat is on the right track, the temperature plateaus, and hours seem to crawl by without any progress. So, what exactly is this stall, and how can one overcome it? Let’s dive into this fascinating aspect of the low 'n slow barbecue journey.

Tips & Tricks

The Three T's: Temperature, Time, and Texture

The secrets of low n slow barbecuing can be distilled into three fundamental principles: Temperature, Time and Texture

Tips & Tricks

Charcoal versus briquettes: which do you choose?

How to decide between fuel types when cooking low 'n slow.

Tips & Tricks

Best internal temperatures for cooking beef and lamb

Get your temperature right with these handy tips to cooking your New Zealand beef and lamb

Tips & Tricks

Mastering the flame and temperature control

An overview of how to handle the heat during low 'n slow barbecuing.

Tips & Tricks

How to set up a two-zone fire on a kettle barbecue

Learn about the handy magic of two-zone cooking and the secret to versatile grilling.

Tips & Tricks

The art of wrapping for low 'n slow barbecue

Join us as we dive into when and how to perfectly envelope your meat whilst cooking low 'n slow barbecue.

Tips & Tricks

Pairing woods with meats in Low 'n slow barbecue

How to choose the right wood for your meat with low 'n slow barbecue.

Tips & Tricks

How to reverse sear on the barbecue

Discover how reverse searing on your barbecue can take your steaks to the next level.

Sides

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Garlic Potato Hash

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Asparagus and Broccoli with Tangy Vinaigrette

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

25 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Spiced cherry tomato salad

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Miso-Glazed Sweetcorn

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

0 mins cook

Easy Avocado Salsa

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

15 mins prep |

0 mins cook

Colourful Cabbage Slaw

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

20 mins prep |

cook

Fennel & Apple Slaw

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

20 mins prep |

25 mins cook

New Potato, Bean and Blue Cheese Salad

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

0 mins cook

Pear & Walnut Salad

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Nectarine and herbed goat’s cheese salad

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

5 mins prep |

cook

Nectarine Salad with Burrata and Chilli Mint Dressing

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust

Inspiration

Inspiration

Favourite cuts for low 'n slow barbecue

What are the best cuts for low 'n slow barbecuing? We've got you covered with the 5 best cuts for this summer season.

Tips & Tricks

Rubs and marinades for low 'n slow barbecuing

Learn about how rubs and marinades can take your barbecue to the next level.

Inspiration

Eight perfect steak sauces

Here are eight delicious steak sauces that are as tasty as they are quick to make.

Inspiration

Ten of the best Lamb Marinades for the BBQ

Looking for an easy way to take your barbecue lamb recipes to the next level? Marinades are probably the easiest way to do so. These marinades embrace flavours from across the world and are the perfect complement to beautiful cuts of New Zealand lamb.

Tips & Tricks

Summer BBQing - 5 marinating tips to make your meat sizzle and taste great

Looking for a simple way to take your barbecue beef and lamb recipes to the next level this summer? Marinades are probably the easiest way to do so. Here are five tips to help you make the most of your marinades.

Tips & Tricks

How to cook the perfect steak

People will tell you there's a bit of an art to cooking the perfect steak. But we think it's pretty simple - just follow these important steps below, for the perfect steak no matter the occasion or the dish. We've also handpicked our all-time favourite steak recipes for you to test your new skills with.

Tips & Tricks

The Maillard Reaction: What it is and why it matters

“Mmmh, smells good!” That’s definitely what you want to hear when you’re cooking dinner, isn’t it? But have you ever wondered what actually causes the enticing smell of a grilled steak or fried lamb chops?

Tips & Tricks

How to cook the Perfect Medium Rare Steak

Ribs

10 mins prep |

1 hr 15 mins cook

BBQ lamb ribs

Matt Melville

10 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Lemon, honey and rosemary lamb ribs

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

30 mins prep |

1 hr 20 mins cook

Sticky Hoisin Ribs with Asian Slaw

Kathy Paterson

1 hr prep |

12 mins cook

Sweet chilli, soy and sesame beef ribs

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Smoked beef ribs with garlic aioli mash

10 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Chilli and ginger beef ribs with mango lime salad

Burgers

35 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Ultimate BBQ beef burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

20 mins prep |

12 mins cook

Lamb and kawakawa herb burgers with caramelised pineapple and Asian slaw

MiNDFOOD

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Family-friendly beef and bacon burgers

Greenlea Butcher Shop

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Vege Packed Lamb Sliders

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

BBQ beef smash burgers

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Lamb burger with garlic mint sauce

Lazy Sunday Club

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Triple threat pickle lovers smash burger

Fire & Thyme

10 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Beef and lamb burgers with gherkin relish and swiss cheese

MiNDFOOD

15 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Lamb and kawakawa herb burgers with lemon feta

MiNDFOOD

30 mins prep |

15 mins cook

The ultimate Kiwi lamb burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Lamb burgers with whipped feta

Adrianna Adarme

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Smokey lamb feta and caramelised onion burgers

James Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Brisket burnt end burger

Matt Melville

20 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Pure beef and cheese burger

Kathy Paterson

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Beef, bacon and brie burger

Marty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook