Homemade BBQ can range from a simple rack of saucy ribs to an enormous backyard feast loaded with brisket, chicken, burgers, seafood, and sides. Reddit users regularly share photos of their proudest grilling and smoking experiments, along with honest reactions from fellow barbecue fans. These 20 images show just how creative, ambitious, and occasionally over-the-top homemade barbecue can become.
This Backyard BBQ Combines Lobster, Shrimp, and Venison
The platter brings together grilled California spiny lobster, shrimp, and venison for a protein-packed Fourth of July appetizer. Reddit user MagazineDelicious151 commented that “That looks like it was delicious.”
This Homemade BBQ Feast Covers Every Course
This generous spread includes smoked bratwurst and cream cheese, brisket, pork and beef ribs, classic sides, cornbread, and banana pudding for dessert. Reddit user PossibleLess9664 commented that “I wouldn’t be mad at that for breakfast. But I might need to go right back to sleep afterwards.”
This BBQ Chicken Has the Perfect Char
The chicken is coated in a glossy homemade sauce and grilled until the edges are lightly charred. Reddit user NoomOfficial commented that “That char looks perfect and that sauce combo sounds so good!”
This At-Home Korean BBQ Spread Is Packed With Variety
The table is covered with marinated meats, vegetables, lettuce wraps, sauces, pineapple, and enoki mushrooms wrapped in pork belly. Reddit user Wyrdeone commented that “You’re giving me ideas with those bacon wrapped mushrooms – I’ve never seen that before.”
This BBQ Beef Rib Banh Mi Is Almost Too Big to Bite
The sandwich is stuffed with an enormous beef rib, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs inside a baguette. Reddit user CluelessChem commented that “My eyes shot wide open when I first saw this.”
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This Homemade Korean BBQ Setup Brings the Grill to the Table
A homemade outdoor Korean BBQ table with meat and vegetables arranged around a built-in grill. Reddit user JRGib commented that “Awesome setup.”
This Homemade BBQ Spread Is Hard to Resist
We have here a generous assortment of homemade barbecue, with glazed chicken wings among the highlights. Reddit user w4ffl3 commented that “Cannot go wrong with this.”
This Homemade BBQ Platter Has All the Classics
The large tray is packed with brisket, glazed and dry ribs, sausage, pickles, and several barbecue sides. Reddit user vagrantmessiah commented that “That looks REALLY good.”
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This BBQ Platter Balances Rich Meat With Fresh Sides
The tray pairs brisket and chicken wings with crispy potatoes, pickles, and colorful salads. Reddit user KKytes commented that “That brisket and those wings in particular? Absolutely stunning!”
This Mediterranean BBQ Spread Is Loaded With Variety
The feast includes pastourma, sheftalia, lamb ribs, oregano potatoes, salad, grilled halloumi, taramasalata, and pita bread. Reddit user AspiringOccultist4 commented that “Looks really good!”
This BBQ Spread Puts a Tex-Mex Spin on Grilling
The meal includes chicken fajitas, pico de gallo, choriquezo, and grilled sausage served together. Reddit user bob_pipe_layer commented that “Sure looks like a taco dinner with hot dogs on the side.”
This BBQ Platter Makes Room for Bone Marrow
The platter is piled with assorted barbecued meats, sides, and several split bones filled with marrow. Reddit user CapeWhiteTrash commented that “That’s a lot of marrow.”
These Barbecue Skewers Put Chicken Hearts in the Spotlight
The homemade spread features several skewers loaded with grilled chicken hearts alongside other barbecued meats. Reddit user spacePARTICLE commented that “That looks delicious with a capital D!”
These Five-Hour Beef Short Ribs Look Worth the Wait
Some tender grilled beef short ribs served with potatoes cooked in the flavorful drippings. Reddit user kwtoxman said that “Incredibly tender and excellent, highly recommended.”
This BBQ Bacon Double Cheeseburger Is Stacked With Flavor
The burger layers two beef patties with melted American cheese, maple-glazed bacon, homemade pickles, mustard, onions, and barbecue sauce. Reddit user StevenBallard commented that “That’s a clean looking burger, so symmetrical and tasty looking.”
This Homemade BBQ Dinner Keeps It Classic
The plate pairs barbecued pork with homemade potato salad and beans for a hearty meal. Reddit user mrbones59 commented that “Damn, it’s been forever since I made potato salad, and yours looks very good.”
This Homemade BBQ Is a Chicken Lover’s Feast
The four-photo spread shows spatchcocked chickens and wings cooked until browned and lightly charred. Reddit user Fire5034 commented that “Yum! I’ll grab my plate.”
These Sticky Party Ribs Sparked a Sauce Debate
The ribs are coated in a thick, glossy glaze made with barbecue sauce, butter, and brown sugar. Reddit user StevenG2757 commented that “It can be worth it as you are making a sauce the way you like it.”
These Texas-Style Beef Ribs Have an Impressive Smoke Ring
The sliced beef ribs have a heavily seasoned exterior and a juicy-looking center. Reddit user HolidayNick commented that “Smoke ring looks amazing.”
This Packed Grill Requires Serious Multitasking
The grill is crowded with burgers, sausages, pieces of beef, buns, and a tray of cheese with pesto. Reddit user Chanook17 commented that “That’s some serious grilling multi-tasking you got going on there on your Weber.”
