9 Ways To Throw A BBQ Party To End All BBQ Parties

Because summer.

1. Dress for the occasion

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Is there anything bacon doesn’t improve? Answer: no. Get in the grill spirit with this very appropriate apron.

2. Brand your steak

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If you like it then you shoulda put your name on it. Because if someone steals your steak and leaves you with overcooked rubber, the party is OVER.

3. Surprise your vegetarian friends

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These lentil burgers may not contain bacon, but they’re delicious nonetheless. Though would be vastly improved with bacon. Obviously.

4. Marinate, marinate and marinate

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Fail to plan and plan to fail. Or plan to eat bland meat, at least. This mojo marinade should do the job, with lime and cilantro deliciousness.

5. Don’t forget the sides

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Go grill crazy and barbecue everything. Even fruit. Nothing is off-limits.

6. Salsa, baby

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Yeah, ketchup is all well and good. But why would you want ketchup when you could have blueberry salsa? A new level of sauce mastery.

7. Offer more than just beer

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It’s always cocktail hour in summer. Or cocktail night. Or cocktail afternoon. Or even cocktail day. Don’t judge me. Just drink these grapefruit wonders.

8. Ban the bugs

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I wouldn’t even share one of those cocktails with my closest friend, let alone a fly. All you need is cupcake liners and mason jars, and your drink is all yours.

9. Clean up in a flash

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Cleaning burnt-on food? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Clean super fast and super smart with vinegar, onions, and coffee. Seriously.