Top 5 Ontario Produce for a Summertime BBQ
Canadian summers are fleeting, and here in Ontario, we savour every precious moment of sunny weather. What better way to celebrate the season than with the freshest Ontario produce and a classic BBQ?
At Orchard Fruit Market, we proudly support Ontario farmers all year round. Our selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables showcases the best of what Ontario has to offer. From appetizers to mains to desserts, our seasonal bounty of Ontario produce delivers summer’s best flavours right to your table!
To help you make the most of summer, we’re excited to share some of our favourite BBQ recipes featuring the top 5 most popular Ontario produce available right now at our market.
Read on to spark your BBQ creativity and satisfy your craving for inspiration with these must-try summer BBQ recipes, featuring in-season Ontario produce.
1. Scotland, Ontario Premium Peaches and Cream Corn:
This recipe adds a savoury twist and delightful contrast to the naturally sweet cobs of summer with Welsh Bros’ infamous non-GMO sweet corn.
Recipe: Mexican Street Corn (Elote) via ohsweetbasil.com
2. Ontario Seedless Watermelons:
Hydrate and refresh with this sweet summer fruit, perfectly paired with fresh mint leaves for a thirst-quenching appetizer.
Recipe: Watermelon Salad with Feta via loveandlemons.com
3. Niagara, Ontario Peaches
Known for their juiciness and sweetness, these peaches shine in a peach-infused smokey chipotle BBQ sauce, making them a grilling favourite.
Recipe: Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken via playswellwithbutter.com
4. Ontario Field Tomatoes and Ontario Fresh Sweet Onions
Elevate your BBQ with this recipe that combines savoury herbs and the best cut of meat for a truly satisfying dish.
Recipe: Grilled Steak with Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Balsamic via skinnytaste.com
5. Ontario Blackberries
End your BBQ on a high note with this dessert bursting with the freshest, juiciest blackberries for a perfect finish.
Recipe: Blackberry Pie via wellplated.com
We hope these recipes ignite your summer BBQ spirit! Don’t forget to check out our entire calendar of seasonal Ontario produce here to enjoy what’s fresh and in season from Spring, Summer to Fall.
Let us know in the comments below your favourite summertime BBQ recipe, we’d love to hear what’s sizzling on your grill!
Wishing our readers a joyful summer and hope to see you again soon.