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Caribbean barbacoa - Across the Caribbean, whole sheep or pig is slowly roasted on an open fire. Traditionally, meat was buried in a pit lined with maguey leaves and cooked there.

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South African braai - In South Africa, "bring and braai" is an event in which guests bring something for the grill. Lamb, pork, and chicken are all choice selections.

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Balkan ćevapčići - Balkan Čevapčiči is a traditional kebab dish, eaten in Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lamb, veal, pork, or beef, take your pick.

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Korean bool kogi - In South Korea, thin beef short ribs are fired up for hours, marinated in garlic, spices, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

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Argentinian asado - Over in Argentina, supersized cuts of meat are stretched out and roasted on spits, vertically cooked on a campfire.

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Mongolian hot iron grill -

Mongolians know how to do a barbecue. Meats and vegetables are fried on griddles, with temperatures reaching around 300°C (572°F).

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Indian tandoor - Tandoor is traditionally a clay oven that's submerged in a pit of fire. Tandoor-cooked dishes include Tandoori chicken, Kalmi kebab, and flatbread too.

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Japanese kamado - Kamado, meaning "stove" or "cooking range," is a traditional wood-fueled stove. Use a kamado to bake flatbread and to grill beef.

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Brazilian churrasco - Linguiça and chicken thighs are roasted on a spit, skewered, and served, sometimes with a side of wheat flour to make the dish extra juicy.

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American tailgating -

Tailgating is a tradition in many American cities, using the backs of vehicles to host mass barbecues, where everything from hamburgers to sausages are grilled to perfection.

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Japanese yakitori -

Chicken is flavored with thick soy and sweet sauce, along with dashi and vinegar, skewered, and grilled for your pleasure.

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Hawaiian luau - Luau is an ancient method of barbecuing, a party tradition featuring tiki torches and traditional clothing. Pigs are wrapped up and buried in a sand pit, coated with hot ash for that distinct taste.

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Shawarma - Shawarma is the choice barbecue dish in many Middle Eastern countries. Rotated meats like veal are lumped in with pita and spices.

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Spanish sardines - In Mediterranean countries like Spain, various fish such as sardines are grilled on an open fire, flavored with lemon and maybe some vinaigrette.

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Beer-flavored bratwurst - In Bavarian Germany, bratwurst is the barbecue dish of choice, cooked up with onions, spices, or even beer!

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Tacos carne asada - Tacos carne asada is a popular dish around the world, but especially in Puerto Rico, with traditional recipes flavored with herbs, garlic, and a touch of citrus.

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Turkish lamb kebabs - Again, kofta kebabs are popular around the world, but Turkey champion the dish like no other country. Lamb kebab with harissa paste is an irresistible dish.

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South Korean skirt steak - Korean-style skirt steak is a special dish in Asian countries like Vietnam. The best dishes are flavored with a dipping sauce called nuoc cham.

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Greek souvlaki - You can't go to Greece without sampling souvlaki, a grilled chicken skewer seasoned with lemon garlic.

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South Korean daeji bulgogi - In South Korea, daeji bulgogi roughly translates to "fire pork meat." It's a spicy dish, marinated with red pepper paste, known as gochujang.

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Jamaican jerk chicken - Jamaicans know how to barbecue, with the jerk chicken recipe making its way worldwide. The best dishes are glazed with mint herbs for an extra kick.

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Moroccan bass - Morocco does magical street food, and stripped bass at coastal towns are cooked to perfection. Herbs and olives are added for the cherry on top.

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Yucatán chicken - In the Yucatán region of Mexico and parts of Chile, grilled chicken skewers are flavored with lime and spices, making a delicious dish that needs to be sampled.

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Portuguese piri piri - Piri piri chicken is a mainstay of Portuguese cuisine. Garlic, chili peppers, red wine vinegar, and a good dosage of oil make the barbecue dish all the more tasty.

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Italian lamb chops - Who said Italians don't do a good barbecue? Grilled lamb chops with garlic and cayenne pepper is a quick and easy dish to enjoy in the sunshine.

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Thai pork skewers - Try Thai pork skewers with homemade chili sauce, made up from Thai chili peppers and oozing fresh lime.

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Japanese shrimp skewers - Grilled shrimp skewers are a culinary highlight in East Asian countries like Japan. A touch of ginger and sesame soy sauce make it quite the treat.

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Tuscan chicken - In the Italian region of Tuscany, chicken is grilled on a coal barbecue, flavored with garlic, olive oil, and rosemary.

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Brazilian flank steak -

A Brazilian barbecue is made all the better with flank steak, infused with chimichurri sauce and fried yucca plant.

See also: 30 unconventional but delicious foods to BBQ

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