Labour Day is the last big cookout of the summer, so send the season off with something people will actually remember.
This Canadian BBQ menu keeps the classics but gives them a bold, sweet heat upgrade, with Sammy D's BBQ jerk sauce tying the whole spread together. It is made in Ontario, which feels right for a proudly Canadian long weekend.
Your inspo menu at a glance
One theme, one sauce, zero stress. Pick a couple of mains, two or three sides, and a dip, then let the grill do the talking. Here is the lineup.
Mains with sweet heat
Jerk glazed chicken
The centrepiece. Bone in chicken, low and slow on the grill, glazed with Sammy D's until sticky and charred. Full method in our grilled BBQ jerk chicken post.
Pulled pork with a kick
Slow cook a pork shoulder, then finish it with Sammy D's for a sweet and spicy pulled pork that piles high on buns. Great for feeding a crowd without hovering over the grill.
Sweet heat burgers
Mix a spoonful of Sammy D's right into the patties, then brush on more as they grill. They come off the grill juicy, bold, and a little spicy, no extra condiments required. Full method in our BBQ jerk burgers post.
Veggie skewers
Toss peppers, zucchini, pineapple, and mushrooms in Sammy D's before threading them on skewers. The veggie lovers will thank you.
Sides and dips
Keep it fresh and bright to balance the heat. Think crisp slaw, grilled corn, and a big green salad. For the table, set out a creamy jerk dip made by stirring Sammy D's into yogurt or mayo, perfect for chips, fries, and veggie trays. More ideas in our 12 ways to use BBQ jerk sauce.
Make it a proudly Canadian cookout
Half the fun of a long weekend spread is the local touch. Build the menu around Ontario grown produce where you can, pour a few Canadian drinks, and let a made in Ontario sauce carry the flavour. It is a small thing that makes the whole table feel like home.
A simple hosting timeline
Marinate your proteins the night before so the day is easy. Prep sides and the dip in the morning. Light the grill about an hour before guests arrive, start the slow items first, and glaze everything with a final coat of Sammy D's right before serving. Then put the tongs down and enjoy your own party.
One sauce, one great long weekend
You do not need ten condiments to throw a memorable cookout. You need one bottle that can marinate, glaze, and dip. Grab Sammy D's and give summer the send off it deserves.
