90 Popular International BBQ Dishes

American BBQ Pulled Pork - Pork shoulder slow cooked until tender, then pulled apart and mixed with a tangy BBQ sauce.

American BBQ Ribs - Slow-cooked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender, slathered with a tangy-sweet barbecue sauce.

Argentine Asado Ribs - Traditional Argentine barbecue featuring beef ribs and a chimichurri sauce.

Argentinian Asado - A variety of meats, including ribs and sausages, cooked on a parrilla, or grill.

Argentinian Choripán - A succulent sausage sandwich, often served with chimichurri sauce.

Australian Barbecued Barramundi - A native fish species often cooked with lemon and herbs.

Australian BBQ Shrimp Skewers - Large (often tiger prawns) shrimp marinated, skewered, and grilled to perfection.

Bali BBQ Chicken (Ayam Betutu) - Indonesian BBQ chicken marinated in a mix of aromatic spices.

Belgian Beer-Can Chicken - A chicken roasted on a beer can for extra moisture and flavour.

Belgian Brochettes - Skewers of marinated beef or pork, often served with a side of fries.

Brazilian Chicken Hearts - A popular dish at Brazilian barbecues, simply seasoned with salt.

Brazilian Picanha - A prime cut of beef, seasoned simply with coarse salt and skewered on a large spit.

British BBQ Chicken - Chicken pieces marinated in herbs and spices, then grilled until perfectly crispy.

British BBQ Lamb Chops - Marinated in rosemary, garlic, and lemon juice, then grilled until tender.

British BBQ Lamb Kebabs - Lamb pieces marinated, skewered with vegetables, and cooked until tender.

Canadian Cedar Plank Salmon - Salmon fillets cooked on cedar planks for a smoky, woodsy flavour.

Canadian Maple-Glazed Salmon - Salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and sticky maple syrup marinade.

Caribbean Grilled Plantains - A sweet and sticky side, perfect with jerk-spiced meats.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken - Chicken marinated in a fiery mix of Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, cinnamon, and thyme, then barbecued.

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) - Pork loin marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce, then roasted.

Chilean Anticuchos - Traditional skewers of beef heart, seasoned and grilled.

Chinese Char Siu Ribs - Ribs marinated in a sweet and sticky sauce, cooked until tender.

Colombian Arepas - Grilled cornmeal cakes, often stuffed with cheese or served with meat.

Colombian BBQ Corn (Mazorca) - Corn cobs charred on the grill, brushed with butter and dusted with cheese.

Colombian Chuzos de Pollo - Chicken skewers marinated with citrus and spices, often served with potatoes.

Cuban Mojo Pork - Pork marinated in a garlic-citrus sauce, then slow-roasted and served with rice and beans.

Cypriot Sheftalia - A traditional Cypriot sausage often served in pitta bread.

Cypriot Souvlaki - Skewered pork pieces marinated in oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Danish Grilled Fiskefrikadeller - Traditional fish cakes, grilled until golden.

Danish Grilled Mackerel - Fresh mackerel grilled and served with a tangy dill sauce.

Dominican Chimichurri Burgers - Street-style burgers typically served with a cabbage slaw and special sauce.

Egyptian Grilled Kofta - Ground meat mixed with herbs and spices, shaped into skewers, and grilled.

Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers - Sweet, sticky, and slightly smoky pork skewers, a street food favourite.

Filipino Inihaw na Baboy - Grilled pork belly marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and spices.

Filipino Lechon Manok - Whole chicken marinated in a mix of soy sauce, vinegar, and spices, then cooked on a rotisserie.

French BBQ Mussels (Moules Marinières) - Fresh mussels cooked on a grill, served with a white wine sauce.

French Grilled Ratatouille - A variety of vegetables grilled and served with a fresh tomato sauce.

French Ratatouille Skewers - A variety of vegetables skewered and grilled, served with a tomato sauce.

German Bratwurst - Pork sausages grilled and often served in a bun with mustard.

Greek Souvlaki - Small pieces of pork marinated in a mix of lemon, olive oil, and oregano, skewered and cooked.

Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken - Chicken marinated in a pineapple-soy-ginger sauce, then turned on the grill for a sweet, sticky finish.

Indian Paneer Tikka - Cubes of paneer cheese marinated in spices and yoghurt, skewered with vegetables, and cooked.

Indian Tandoori Chicken - Chicken marinated in a spicy yoghurt sauce and cooked at high heat in a tandoor oven for a smoky finish.

Indonesian Ayam Taliwang - Chicken grilled and served with a spicy sambal.

Indonesian Gado Gado - A salad of lightly cooked vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and fried tofu, served with a peanut sauce.

Irish Grilled Oysters - Fresh oysters grilled and often served with a garlic butter.

Israeli Lamb Shishlik - Skewers of lamb, often marinated with Mediterranean spices and grilled.

Italian Grilled Bruschetta - Grilled bread rubbed with garlic, topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Italian Grilled Polenta - Polenta slices grilled and topped with a tomato sauce or cheese.

Italian Grilled Vegetable Antipasti - Eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes grilled and dressed with olive oil and vinegar.

Jamaican BBQ Banana - Ripe bananas grilled and served with a sweet rum glaze.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken - Chicken marinated in a fiery blend of spices, including allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers, then grilled.

Japanese Yakitori - Skewers of chicken or other meats, grilled and basted with a sweet soy-based sauce.

Korean Bulgogi - Thin slices of marinated beef, cooked quickly on a hot grill for a sweet and savoury dish.

Lebanese Grilled Halloumi - Thick slices of halloumi cheese grilled until golden and squeaky.

Lebanese Shish Taouk - Chicken pieces marinated in garlic, lemon, and yoghurt, skewered and cooked.

Malaysian Satay - Skewered chicken or beef marinated in spices, grilled, and served with a peanut sauce.

Mexican Carne Asada - Marinated steak grilled and sliced, often served in tacos or with rice and beans.

Mexican Carne Asada Tacos - Thin slices of marinated beef cooked and served in corn tortillas with a variety of toppings.

Moroccan Chicken Skewers - Chicken pieces marinated in a mix of spices, including cumin, coriander, and turmeric.

Moroccan Lamb Kebabs - Lamb marinated in a blend of spices, skewered and grilled, often served with couscous.

New Zealand Grilled Lamb Chops - Lamb chops marinated with rosemary and garlic, then grilled to perfection.

Nigerian Suya - Spicy skewered beef popular in West Africa.

Peruvian Anticuchos - Skewers of marinated beef heart, a popular street food often served with boiled potatoes and corn.

Peruvian Anticuchos de Corazón - Skewers of marinated beef heart, a popular street food snack.

Peruvian Grilled Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) - Marinated whole chicken cooked on the grill, served with a spicy sauce.

Philippine Lechon Manok - Whole chicken marinated and cooked over a spit, resulting in a crispy skin and tender meat.

Polish Kielbasa - A type of smoked sausage traditionally grilled and served with mustard.

Portuguese Espetada - Skewers of beef chunks marinated in garlic and wine, traditionally cooked over an open fire.

Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken - Chicken marinated in a spicy chili sauce, then grilled and often served with chips.

Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas a la Parrilla) - Ribs seasoned with a garlicky adobo seasoning and slow-cooked on the grill.

Puerto Rican Pinchos - Skewers of marinated pork or chicken, often served with a slice of bread.

Russian Shashlik - Marinated meat skewers, often made with lamb, pork, or chicken, and cooked over an open flame.

Saudi Arabian Shish Kebab - Skewers of marinated meat and vegetables, often served with rice and tahini sauce.

South African Boerewors - A coiled beef sausage spiced with coriander and nutmeg, often cooked on a braai, or barbecue.

Spanish Chorizo Skewers - Spicy chorizo sausage pieces skewered and grilled.

Spanish Churrasco - Skewers of beef or pork marinated in a garlic-paprika oil, then grilled.

Spanish Churrasco de Pollo - Chicken skewers marinated in a mix of paprika, garlic, and olive oil.

Swedish Grilled Mackerel - Mackerel fillets often served with a dill and mustard sauce.

Swedish Grilled Salmon - Often served with fresh dill and a lemon wedge.

Thai Gai Yang (Grilled Chicken) - Whole chicken marinated in a mix of garlic, coriander root, and black pepper, then grilled.

Thai Grilled Pork (Moo Ping) - Pork marinated in a sweet and salty sauce, skewered and grilled.

Turkish Lamb Kofta - Spiced and shaped lamb mince, skewered and grilled.

Turkish Lamb Shish Kebab - Cubes of lamb marinated in a yogurt-spice mixture, skewered and grilled.

Uruguayan Asado de Tira - Beef short ribs, a popular cut for barbecues.

Uruguayan Chivito - A traditional sandwich featuring grilled steak, mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and often bacon and eggs.

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork - Thin slices of pork marinated in a lemongrass-garlic sauce, then grilled.

Vietnamese Grilled Pork (Bun Thit Nuong) - Pork shoulder thinly sliced, marinated, and grilled, often served over vermicelli noodles.

Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chops (Suon Nuong) - Pork chops marinated in a lemongrass-garlic sauce and grilled.

Welsh BBQ Lamb with Mint Sauce - Lamb pieces marinated and grilled, then served with a traditional mint sauce.