BBQ Shopping List

The one-trip shopping list for a backyard barbecue — meats, sides, drinks, and the supplies hosts always run out of.

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  • Burgers or ground beef for pattiesRoughly 2 per adult
  • Hot dogs and sausages
  • Chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • Veggie burgers or portobellosAlways have a vegetarian option
  • Burger buns and hot dog rollsA few more than you think
  • Cheese slices
  • Lettuce, tomatoes, red onion
  • Pickles
  • Ketchup, mustard, mayo, BBQ sauce
  • Corn on the cob
  • Potato salad or fixings
  • Coleslaw
  • Chips and dip
  • Watermelon
  • DessertS'mores kit if there's a fire pit
  • Sodas and sparkling water
  • Beer and drinks for the adults
  • Juice boxes for kids
  • Ice — two bags minimum
  • Charcoal or propane checkConfirm the tank is full before guests arrive
  • Lighter fluid or chimney starter
  • Aluminum foil and grill trays
  • Paper plates, cups, napkins
  • Disposable cutlery
  • Trash bags
  • Bug spray and citronella candles
  • Sunscreen for the yard

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