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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    If You’re Grilling for Labor Day, These 14 Recipes Belong on the Fire

    Published: Aug 23, 2025 · Modified: Jun 1, 2026 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Labor Day is basically the last big summer sendoff, and firing up the grill just feels right. And honestly, if you’re grilling for Labor Day, it’s the perfect excuse to go all out with recipes that are a little extra special. Think smoky mains, fun sides, and dishes that make people hover around the grill waiting for seconds. It’s the kind of spread that makes the long weekend feel like a celebration.

    Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes

    Someone dipping a potato into a bowl of sauce.
    Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This easy, 20-minute grilled potato wedges recipe makes light and pillowy potatoes that are crispy on the outside.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes

    Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

    Pork removed from a skewer on a platter.
    Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Tender pieces of pork are paired with juicy chunks of peaches for a fresh summertime take on classic Pork Kabobs.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

    Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe

    Grilled Ranch Chicken skewers with char marks on a textured dark surface, served beside a bowl of creamy dipping sauce and a small sprig of greenery in the corner.
    Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fire up the grill and make some easy chicken kabobs the whole family will love. This super easy grilled ranch chicken recipe is a game changer.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe

    Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    A white platter full of grilled chicken drumsticks and thighs.
    Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken Drumsticks on Grill are cooked over indirect heat for the most tender and juicy drumsticks or thighs.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

    A pork tenderloin sliced and covered in bbq sauce.
    Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hours over a hot grill!
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

    Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

    Two shrimp boil packs with toasted bread.
    Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Shrimp boil foil packets are an easy way to get the great flavor of a shrimp boil without standing over the stove. A terrific summertime meal, ready in 30 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

    Spiral Hot Dogs

    Three spiral hot dogs on a white platter.
    Spiral Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Nothing says summer like grilled hot dogs. Improve an American classic with spiral hot dogs for a crispy surface that’s delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Spiral Hot Dogs

    Smash Burgers With Special Sauce

    Two Smash burgers in buns with sauce.
    Smash Burgers With Special Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    There’s nothing better than a juicy hamburger with crispy edges, a SMASH Burger. All it needs is some cheese and SPECIAL SAUCE.
    Get the Recipe: Smash Burgers With Special Sauce

    Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

    Skirt steak sliced on a cutting board.
    Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Infused with tequila, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this skirt steak recipe yields juicy and flavorful meat every time.
    Get the Recipe: Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

    Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce

    BBQ pork chops with peach sauce on a plate.
    Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This naturally sweet barbecue sauce can be made with fresh or frozen peaches and it adds a ton of flavor to tender grilled pork chops.
    Get the Recipe: Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce

    Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning

    Grilled chicken breast slices topped with a creamy white sauce, served on a decorative plate with a fresh lime wedge on the side—perfect for those seeking healthy grilled dinners.
    Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With just a packet of taco seasoning and lime juice, you can make tender and flavorful Taco Chicken. It’s an easy week night dinner you can cook on the grill for a healthy dinner. Also great if you want to make into chicken tacos.
    Get the Recipe: Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Season

    The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops

    A grilled pork chop next to a sweet potato on a plate.
    The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Perfect, juicy grilled pork chops in less than 20 minutes! You never need to have dry pork chops again! (Easy recipe!)
    Get the Recipe: The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa

    A plate of sliced pork tenderloin on rice with pineapple salsa.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A juicy pineapple pork tenderloin that is first marinated and then cooked on the grill for an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa

    Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas

    A close-up of a grilled quesadilla filled with shrimp, corn, melted cheese, green onions, and fresh cilantro on a plate—perfect for adding to your Cinco de Mayo recipes.
    Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fire up the grill for easy shrimp quesadillas stuffed with grilled corn and marinated shrimp. Grilled corn and green onions make all the difference for this light and simple dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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