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This Memphis-style grazing board is one of our favorite easy summer dinners. It’s casual, crowd-friendly, and perfect for those evenings when everyone is coming and going between swimming, baseball games, bike rides, and backyard conversations. Inspired by our tailgating board, this summer version brings together bold flavors, fun textures, and plenty of easy-to-grab bites.

Loaded with smoky grilled sausage, dry-rubbed wings, crunchy Memphis fire crackers, fresh watermelon, pickled vegetables, and a tangy cucumber salad, it’s the kind of meal that invites people to gather around, snack at their own pace, and enjoy a slower summer evening together.

Memphis BBQ Grazing Board

• 2 packages smoked sausage or beef sausage links
• 1 large bag ridged kettle chips
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
• 8 ounces colby jack cheese, cubed
• Dill pickle spears
• Pickled okra
• Banana peppers
• Canned jalapeños
• 3–4 cups crinkle-cut watermelon sticks
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• Ranch dressing, for serving
• Gold BBQ sauce, for serving
• Classic BBQ sauce, for serving

Prepared Recipes

• 1 batch Memphis Dry Rub Wings
• 1 batch Memphis Fire Crackers
• 1 batch Vinegar Cucumber Salad

Assembling the Board

• Grill the sausage links over medium heat until browned and heated through. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
• Place small bowls or ramekins on a large serving board or sheet pan for the cucumber salad, sauces, and pickled vegetables.
• Arrange the wings, sausage, cheese cubes, fire crackers, chips, watermelon, cherry tomatoes, and pickled vegetables around the bowls.
• Add ranch dressing and both BBQ sauces.
• Serve immediately and let everyone build their own plates.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1–2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning or Memphis-style dry rub

Directions:

1. Preheat a grill to medium heat.
2. Toss the wings with olive oil and BBQ seasoning until evenly coated.
3. Grill for 20–25 minutes, flipping occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred.
4. Serve warm or add directly to the grazing board.

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Ingredients:

• 1 box saltine crackers
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder
• 1–2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Place the saltine crackers in a large zip-top bag or container with a lid.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, and cayenne.
3. Pour the mixture over the crackers and gently toss until evenly coated.
4. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, flipping or gently shaking occasionally so the crackers absorb the seasoning evenly.
5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to use.

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Ingredients:

• 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• Black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Combine the cucumbers, red onion, and dill in a medium bowl.
2. Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
3. Toss well to coat.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Stir again before serving and add to the grazing board or serve as a side salad.

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