From classics like shredded BBQ chicken to unique smoker specialties like my nod to a fast-food classic, this collection of sandwich recipes will help you shake up your menu. With these recipes in your arsenal, you’ll be happy you only have time for a sandwich.

BBQ Sandwich Recipes for Everyone

I love having leftover BBQ, because I get to use it to create all kinds of tasty, one-of-a-kind sandwiches. Whether you’re craving classic beef, smoky chicken, hearty pork, fresh seafood, or something a little offbeat for breakfast or lunch, this collection has you covered. I’ve organized these sandwiches by meat so it’s easy to find exactly what you’re hungry for, and maybe even discover a new favorite along the way.

Beef Sandwich Recipes

1. Classic Steak Sandwich

Some people say you can’t eat steak with your hands, but those people have never tried this Classic Steak Sandwich. Juicy grilled New York strip steak (or your favorite) stacked on a toasted ciabatta roll with my creamy Homemade Jalapeño Mayo proves that steak night can be just as portable as it is flavorful. One bite and you’ll forget the fork and knife ever existed.

2. Chopped Cheese

This backyard spin on the NYC bodega classic has more flavor than you can wrap in a grab-and-go foil package (but I did, anyway). Chopped ground beef seasoned with my signature Beef Rub gets piled high with melty American cheese and fresh veggies, all sizzled together on your griddle. It’s like a juicy cheeseburger and a loaded hoagie got together to create the ultimate flavor-packed baby.

Hit the store if you want a bottle: Beef Rub

3. Smoked French Dip

Leftover beef will never have it as good as it does on this Smoked French Dip. Piled high on a toasted hoagie with melty cheese, creamy horseradish sauce, and a side of rich au jus for dunking, this French Dip is the definition of comfort food. Quick to make, endlessly satisfying, and messy in all the right ways, you’ll be looking for excuses to smoke extra beef just to have these sandwiches on repeat.

4. Burnt Ends Sandwich

Sticky-sweet brisket burnt ends get piled high on a tender potato roll and topped with my Pickled Red Onions. Sweet, smoky, and just a touch tangy, every bite is a perfect balance of flavor and texture. The rich meat and sticky glaze meet the crisp brightness of the pickled onions for a sandwich that’s seriously addictive. This is BBQ at its best, handheld and guaranteed to make you rethink everything you know about sandwiches.

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Chicken Sandwich Recipes

5. Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Life is all about balance, and this Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich delivers the perfect sweet-heat combo that’ll have you licking your fingers. Juicy chicken breasts get dusted with my Spicy Sweet Rub, then grilled using the two-zone method before getting slathered with sticky Hot Honey BBQ Sauce in those final minutes over direct heat. From seasoning to savoring, you’re just 30 minutes away from a sandwich that’s a whole backyard BBQ party.

• If you like making your own: Hot Honey BBQ Sauce, Spicy Sweet Rub
• Or hit the store if you’re short on time: Hot Honey BBQ Sauce, Spicy Sweet Rub

6. Smoke-Fried Hot Chicken Sandwich

When you’re craving something crunchy with deep smoky flavor, these sandwiches deliver. Juicy chicken thighs soak in  a buttermilk brine, then take a low-and-slow trip through the smoker before hitting the fryer for that golden, crispy coating dreams are made of. A drizzle of Sweet Heat BBQ Glaze brings the sticky-smooth finish that’ll have you kissing those chicken chain trips goodbye.

• If you like making your own: Sweet Rub
• Or hit the store if you’re short on time: Sweet Rub, Crispy Chicken Wing Batter, Sweet Heat BBQ Glaze

7. Cowboy-Style Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This monster sandwich brings the whole rodeo to your bun with chicken breasts seasoned with Sweet Rub and basted in Everything BBQ Sauce for that coveted caramelization. Melty cheddar cheese meets crispy maple-peppered bacon, while homemade buttermilk onion rings pile on the crunch factor. Pickled Jalapeños bring the tangy heat that cuts through all that richness, then everything gets stacked high on a toasted bun.

• If you like making your own: Everything BBQ Sauce
• Or hit the store if you’re short on time: Everything BBQ Sauce

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Pork Sandwich Recipes

8. Smoky Cuban Sandwich

Leftover pulled pork gets tossed with citrus and spices, then piled on French bread with peppery ham and Swiss cheese. Dill pickles and stone-ground mustard add that classic Cuban tang before everything gets pressed on the grill until the cheese melts and the bread gets crispy. This sandwich is so warm, crunchy, and packed with flavor, you’ll forget this started as leftovers.

9. Country Style Rib Sandwich

These country style pork ribs get seared hot then braised low and slow with sweet onions and my Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce until they’re fall-apart tender. Pile that saucy meat on toasted hoagies with those caramelized onions and let the sauce drip down your hands. This is the kind of messy, lip-smacking sandwich that hits different with every bite and keeps you coming back for more.

10. Smoked Rib Sandwich (McRib Copycat)

Why wait for the limited-time drive-thru version when you can make a better one at home? These baby back ribs get smoked and braised until they’re so tender the bones slide right out. Pile that saucy meat on soft buns with pickles and sweet onions, then drizzle with Everything BBQ Sauce. This homemade version puts you in control of McRib season so you can make it whenever the craving strikes.

• If you like making your own: Rib Rub, Everything BBQ Sauce
• Or hit the store if you’re short on time: Rib Rub, Everything BBQ Sauce

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Seafood Sandwich Recipes

11. Warm Lobster Roll

This grilled twist on the New England classic starts with split lobster tails buttered and grilled until slightly charred. Chop that smoky meat and toss it warm with a citrus-herb mayo dressing that melts into every bite. Load it up on toasted brioche buns for an over-the-top experience. Whether you use my Grilled Lobster or go with the Smoked Lobster for extra flavor, these rolls bring seafood flair to your backyard.

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Slider Sandwich Recipes

12. Shredded BBQ Chicken Sliders

These bite-sized beauties feature juicy smoked chicken thighs shredded and tossed with Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce mixed with butter for extra richness. On toasted Hawaiian rolls, this sweet and savory combo disappears as fast as you can make them. Whether you’re feeding a crowd at game day or just want something different for dinner, these sliders deliver big BBQ flavor in a handheld package.

• If you like making your own: Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
• Or hit the store if you’re short on time: Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce

13. Smoked Turkey Sliders

Sweet Hawaiian rolls meet tender turkey and creamy Havarti in these sliders that prove the best things come in small packages. The secret weapon is that Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce mixed with butter that soaks into every corner, then sprinkled with a homemade Everything Seasoning so good you’ll want to eat it with a spoon. After some time in the smoker, these babies emerge with bubbling cheese and that crispy-topped, soft-centered magic.

• If you like making your own: Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce
• Or hit the store if you’re short on time: Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce

14. Grilled Ham & Cheese Sliders

These Grilled Ham & Cheese Sliders take the classic combo to new flavor heights with buttery, golden Hawaiian rolls and melty sharp cheddar that oozes with every bite. Deli ham gets layered in, a brush of hot honey butter caramelizes the edges, and a smear of whole-grain mustard adds the perfect tang. Crispy, gooey, and addictive, these sliders prove that sometimes the simplest sandwiches are the ones you can’t stop eating.

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Classic Breakfast & Lunch Sandwich Recipes

15. Grilled PB&J

This is no ordinary PB&J, my friends. The buttered exterior gets grilled up nice and crispy while the peanut butter and raspberry jelly get some company. A few thick slabs of my Home-Smoked Bacon and Candied Jalapeño coins turn this staple into a whole new flavor experience. Crispy, creamy, sweet, salty, and just a little spicy, this epic PB&J will ruin you for the run-of-the-mill variety.

16. HeyGriddles Breakfast Sandwich (McGriddle Copycat)

Don’t let a clown make your breakfast when it’s so easy to feed the people you love with these HeyGriddles Breakfast Sandwiches. Sausage, bacon, or ham? How about yes! This recipe is basically a full-on breakfast buffet you can make right on your own griddle. And yes, I found a way to include that syrupy magic in the griddle cakes. Don’t make this one unless you want to be on “breakfast-for-dinner” duty indefinitely.

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Sandwich Meat Recipes

Forget about those packaged lunch meats from the grocery store. Once you try these deli-style meats made right on your own smoker, you’ll never go back to the processed stuff again:

Beef

Smoked Roast Beef: Deli Style

Beef

Homemade Pastrami

Beef

How to Make Corned Beef

Beef

Smoked Bologna

More Sandwich Filling Recipes

Looking for something on the lighter side? I’ve still got you covered. Check out some of my most popular sandwich spreads (but be prepared to eat more than one):

Recipes

Smoked Chicken Salad

Sides

Smoked Egg Salad

Seafood

Grilled Lobster Salad

Bread-y, Set, Go!

With all these options, you’re sure to find something amazing to make so you can feed the people you love. When you discover your next favorite sandwich recipe, feel free to give in a 5-star rating. Leave a comment telling me what you loved about it so others can get inspired to make something delicious.

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