If you are anything like me, your craving for good barbecue comes in strong and often. Satisfy that desire with a spread that showcases that signature smokey flavor synonymous with outdoor cooking!

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The Backyard Barbecue
Menu Options

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APPETIZERS

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

halved jalapeños stuffed with sausage, cheddar, manchego and cream cheese
wrapped in smoked bacon and roasted until crisp

Grilled Party Wings

chicken wings served with your choice of buffalo or barbecue sauce

Grilled Chicken Skewers

cuts of chicken thighs marinated your way, grilled and served on skewers
alongside a sauce of your choice

Smokey Spiced Chicken Skewers

cuts of chicken thighs, soaked in a chipotle-lime marinade
grilled and served on skewers

Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip

creamy spinach and artichokes baked in an assortment of cheeses
served with chips

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Standard Entrées

BBQ Chicken (thighs and legs)

spice-rubbed chicken legs and thighs grilled and topped with a BBQ sauce of your choice

BBQ Chicken (breast)

spice-rubbed boneless chicken breasts grilled and topped with a BBQ sauce of your choice

BBQ Pulled Pork

spice-rubbed pork shoulder slow-braised in beer and citrus
served with your choice of BBQ sauce

Country-Style Boneless Pork Shoulder Ribs

large cuts of rib-length pork shoulder and caramelized onions slow-braised in beer and citrus
finished on the grill with your choice of BBQ sauce

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Specialty Entrées

BBQ Beef Short Ribs

boneless braised beef short ribs finished on a grill
served with your choice of barbecue sauce

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

spice-rubbed pork shoulder slow-braised in beer and citrus
served with cole slaw, rolls and your choice of BBQ sauce

BBQ Spare Ribs

tender smokey spare ribs serves with a barbecue sauce of your choice

Cuban Sliders

slow-braised pork shoulder and thick-cut ham
served with shredded swiss cheese, rolls, dijon aioli, mustard and pickles

Grilled Mahi

chili-dusted grilled mahi served with chunks of grilled pineapple

Grilled Salmon

herb-marinated grilled salmon served with pieces of cilantro-infused mango

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Sides

BBQ Baked Beans

slow-cooked pink beans in a sweet, smokey and tangy sauce

Chipotle and Poblano Potato Salad

tender gold potatoes and diced egg
served in a smokey chipotle mayonnaise and sour cream-based dressing
with red bell and poblano peppers, sweet onions and scallion

Corn on the Cob

mini corn cobs served with a chipotle herb butter

Garlic Herb Roasted Red Potatoes

red potatoes tossed in olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs
roasted until tender and crisp

Grandma’s Rice (Spanish – Arros y Gandules)

long-grain rice and green pigeon peas cooked in a flavorful stock
with pimento-stuffed olives and sliced bell pepper

Mama’s Picnic Potato Salad

tender gold potatoes and diced egg
served in a creamy mayonnaise and mustard-based dressing
with bell peppers and sweet onions

Roasted Mixed Vegetables

a medley of zucchini, summer squash and eggplant
roasted with garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes

Sautéed Mushrooms and Peppers

thick slices of bell peppers and baby bella mushrooms sautéed in butter and olive oil

Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Pesto Pasta Salad

penne pasta tossed in a creamy sun-dried tomato & basil pesto with sliced bell pepper
served chilled

Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese

cavatappi baked in a creamy béchamel and a blend of mozzarella, cheddar and manchego cheese