Summer BBQ Menu Staples



This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ACME Markets. All opinions are 100% mine.

Summer is the best time for impromptu gatherings, as well as planned. The days last longer, everyone is a little more relaxed, they linger a little bit longer. That is why I try to keep certain things in my fridge and pantry all summer long. That way I am never at a loss when people stop by.

Some of my favorite dishes that comes together in no time are fresh honeydew with prosciutto and stone fruit caprese. Slices of salty prosciutto paired with sweet honeydew slices are always a crowd favorite. f cherries are in season, I love to add them along with grilled peaches to a platter with buratta. Drizzle some balsamic glaze over the platter for the finishing touch. I shopped at ACME Markets in my local area, but you can also find quality grilling and produce items at the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Randalls, Shaw's Supermarket, Star Market, and Tom Thumb. ACME Markets also offers Grocery Delivery and DriveUp & Go™ for convenient ways to shop! I am able to shop for gorgeous array of fresh fruit and vegetables to have on hand to create a grilled vegetable platter. A perfect side dish for a large bbq, or for an addition to a cheese board. I love to dress the vegetables with a lemon caper vinaigrette, I have included the recipe below.

When shopping for the fruits and vegetables at Acme Markets, I always swing by their meat counter. I like to have ground meat on hand to make my burgers, fresh. My secret is to grate butter into the patty mix! However, pork ribs are my go to choice for my main dish. The method I use has NEVER failed me. I have created the perfect spice rub that I make sure covers ever inch of the ribs. Then wrap it tightly in foil. I let them sit overnight in the fridge. After they come to room temperature I let them cook (still covered) low and slow in the oven at 300 degrees for two hours. Then I finish them on the grill, even with them already falling off the bone! As they cook on the grill for a couple of minutes, I baste them with the bbq sauce. I am not a pitmaster by any means, but I have been told many times they are the best ribs EVER!

Lemon Caper Vinaigrette recipe:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp capers, chopped
1/2tsp grated garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk all ingredients together and drizzle over the grilled vegetables!