(BPT) - We all have our go-to weeknight meals. There’s nothing wrong with them, but you can definitely elevate them to the next level. Now that it is officially grill season, King’s Hawaiian is here to help with several barbecue-themed recipes that are sure to add an unmistakable Hawaiian flavor to your usual routine — all you need is a few bottles of our new barbecue sauces (and the occasional, irresistible package of sweet rolls).
1. Hawaiian-ify your typical meatball sub.
Is there some kind of unspoken rule that meatball subs have to be Italian? Attempt our variation of this classic Italian dish with our Barbecue Meatball Sub recipe, which features our Smoked Bacon BBQ Sauce. Don’t forget the green onion, which doubles as a flavor enhancement and garnish!
2. Elevate your weeknight chicken sandwich.
Both kid-friendly and portable, it’s no wonder chicken sandwiches are a staple menu item in households across America. Our take on this simple dinner — topped with pineapple and our new Original Sweet Pineapple BBQ Sauce — will bring you straight to the islands. We call this one Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches.
3. Impress your household (and guests!) with a new perspective on sliders.
Everyone loves miniature food. It’s a perfect excuse to eat more than one serving of something and a brilliant way to sample different flavor profiles. Cue our Hawaiian Barbecue Sliders recipe. We recommend complimenting the savory pulled pork in this recipe with our spicy-yet-tangy Smoked Bacon BBQ Sauce, but feel free to experiment with any of our four flavors.
4. Have a weeknight barbecue with these quick and easy sliders.
If you’re under the impression that cooking something delicious requires overwhelming amounts of time and energy, we’d like to challenge you to try this recipe. This one’s for those of you who need something quick, simple and with only three ingredients. Our Grilled Teri Sliders dress up simple ground beef with the Original Sweet Pineapple BBQ sauce, adding just the right amount of sweetness and extraordinary amounts of flavor. Aloha, delicious sliders!
5. Forget about takeout subs and make your own at home.
Once you try whipping up these island-inspired Grilled Chicken Strip Mini Subs, you will want to forgo your “takeout Tuesday” ritual. Amp up the classic chicken sandwich by coating it in our perfectly spicy Big Island Lava Sauce, served with all of the necessary accoutrements. These subs are quick and easy to prepare and way more satisfying than anything you’re thinking about picking up on the way home.
6. Transform traditional pulled pork into island-inspired pulled pork.
Could there be a more classic barbecue dish than pulled pork? We think not. But we do want to offer up a unique spin on the classic version of this famous dish. This Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe calls for our Light Roasted Kona Coffee BBQ Sauce — a premium coffee blend native to the islands — specially developed to enhance the natural flavors of barbecued meat. Paired with creamy coleslaw, you won’t be sure whether you’re in the islands or down South.