Easter BBQ
Easter is the first real grilling day of the year. The sun is back, the garden smells of earth and grass, and there's time – two free days to grill peacefully without the hustle and bustle of summer. With the right rubs and a clever menu, you can make it the most beautiful opening of the BBQ season.
Below you'll find everything for a successful Easter BBQ: which flavors suit spring, a festive menu for the whole family, tips for the first grilling day of the year, and how to choose the right rub for your taste.
Spring-fresh flavors for Easter
Easter calls for flavors that suit spring – fresher than winter, but not yet the full summer heat. Light herbs, citrus, and subtle warmth.
Carolina Gold: mild, slightly sweet with a hint of mustard – ideal on grilled lamb or chicken, the classic Easter meat choice. Shawarma: warm and aromatic – excellent on lamb chop or grilled eggplant as a festive vegetarian dish. Memphis BBQ: sweet-smoky – the reliable choice if you have spare ribs or chicken thighs on the menu. Jamaican Jerk: spicy and warm – for the adventurous in the family who want to celebrate spring with a bit of a kick.
Lamb at Easter is a tradition with roots throughout Europe. Shawarma or Carolina Gold fit perfectly – warm enough to honor the meat, mild enough to let the lamb's own flavor come through.
The Easter BBQ Menu
A menu for the whole family – from light spring appetizers to a full main course from the grill.
Appetizer – Grilled asparagus: with Carolina Gold and a dash of olive oil, 6 minutes on medium heat – the ultimate spring side dish. Main course – Lamb shoulder: with Shawarma rub, indirectly cooked at 120°C until 75°C core temperature – tender, aromatic, and festive. Alternative – Grilled chicken breast: with Carolina Gold, 6 minutes per side on medium heat – mild and kid-friendly. Side dish – Grilled green vegetables: zucchini, leek, and bell pepper with Shawarma, 8 minutes indirect. Dessert – Grilled fruit: peaches or strawberries on the grill, 3 minutes, with yogurt and honey – light and fresh as a finisher.
Check your grill before Easter: clean grate, gas hoses checked, or charcoal stored dry? A quick check prevents disappointments on the day itself. Always preheat the grill for 15 minutes before use.
Which rub suits you?
Easter is also the perfect time to discover new flavors – the first grilling day of the year is a good excuse to try something new.
Do you like mild and accessible? Start with Carolina Gold – everyone at the table will love it. Do you want something aromatic and special? Go for Shawarma on lamb. Do you want to discover the new flavor makers for the whole season? The Starter Pack gives you 3 flavors of your choice – enough for the coming months.
Open the BBQ season with three new flavors
The Starter Pack gives you 3 pouches of 100g of your choice – enough for the coming months. Choose Carolina Gold for lamb, Shawarma for grilled vegetables, and Memphis for the first spare ribs of the year.
- → Which Rub Suits Me? Selection guide based on taste and meat
- → Compare BBQ Rubs Memphis vs. Tex-Mex vs. Carolina Gold
- → Product Knowledge All ingredients and techniques explained
Ready for the first BBQ of the year?
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