The Best June 2023 Aldi Finds For Your Summer Bbq

Summer will be upon us in less than a month, and not only does that mean that we've been stocking up on sunscreen — it also means that barbecue season is rapidly approaching. After all, what better way to celebrate the arrival of summer while combining it with our love of grilled meats, barbecue sauce, and crave-able picnic side dishes?

These June 2023 Aldi Finds make it easy to turn this summer barbecue dream into a reality. From seasoned mushroom and Swiss hamburgers that are way easier to prepare than making burgers from scratch (all while avoiding the mistakes everyone makes when grilling burgers), to gift sets of grilling tools and barbecue seasonings, there's a lot that those looking to celebrate summer will find useful.

New items will be rolling out through the month, so each week something new will be in stores. Take a look at some of the June 2023 Aldi Finds for summer barbecue season below.

Making perfect burgers is an art, but let's be honest — not everyone has the time to master it. Luckily, for those who love eating but not making burgers in the summer, frozen burger patties are now readily available at most grocery stores, including Aldi. Starting on June 7, Aldi will be selling six-packs of savory mushroom and Swiss hamburger patties for $8.49. Each pack contains six juicy ⅓-pound burgers.

The classic summer barbecue might call to mind things like saucy pork ribs and smoked beef brisket, but fresh lamb loin chops are a real treat on the grill too. Aldi's lamb chops will be available starting on June 7 for $8.99, and whether you're making a simple spiced lamb chops recipe or rosemary-grilled lamb chops, it's an interesting alternative to the usual hot dogs and burgers.

For those who think pulled pork is the superior form of barbecue, Aldi is offering up this Grilling and Shredding BBQ Gift Set on June 7 for $13.99. The set includes two shredding claws to easily pull meat, two jars of barbecue sauce (one bourbon, one classic), a barbecue dry rub, and stone ground mustard to add a little tang to everything from your famous slow cooker pulled pork sandwich recipe to simple grilled hot dogs and brats.

The only thing worse than a hot dog too long for its roll is a hamburger that radiates from its bun like the rings of Saturn, spilling ketchup and flinging pickles at you while you try to eat. Extra-large buns are the solution, and Aldi's Specially Selected Giant Brioche Buns will be available in stores on June 14 for $4.99, right in time for any Father's Day barbecues.

Preparing a classic Italian feast is a little easier when using Priano's Breaded Veal Patties, which will reach Aldi's freezer section on June 14, and sell for $9.99 per pack. Skip the messy, counter-hogging breading station and cook up these heat-and-serve veal patties that are seasoned with herbs, spices, and cheese, ready to be doused with picatta sauce and served with pasta or turned into a veal parmesan sub.

Some people devote themselves to mastering one style of barbecue, but others prefer to try a little bit of everything. That second group might be interested in Aldi's Stonemill BBQ Grill Pack, which will be available June 21 for $7.99. It includes Sizzling Steak Pepper Crust, Mango & Smoked Habanero Seasoning, BBQ Basting Sauce, Pit Master Rub, and Garlic Everything Salt Seasoning. Just think of the grilling possibilities. 

Not everyone eats meat, so at every barbecue, it's important to have some delicious vegetarian side dishes, like pasta salad. Aldi has two versions of pasta salad coming to stores on June 21 for $4.49 each. The Garden Vegetable Bowtie Pasta Salad is made with sweet white balsamic vinaigrette dressing, red and green peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded cheese, and spices. The Pimento Elbow Pasta Salad is made with creamy mayo, sweet pimentos, shredded cheese, red onion, and hot sauce.

Burger lovers will really be getting their fill at Aldi in June, because the chain is adding two additional summer burger flavors to stores on June 21. Sold in packs of six, the burgers will retail for $8.49. There's a Philly Cheesesteak burger with green peppers, onions, and provolone, and a Chicago-inspired Italian-style version with giardiniera (that's the Italian condiment that Jeff Mauro claims to eat every day).

There are a lot of Aldi frozen snacks that should be in your freezer right now, but these upcoming appetizers might top the list. The new Appetitos Mac & Cheese Bites (with cheddar cheese and real applewood smoked bacon) and Loaded Potato Skins are landing at Aldi stores on June 21 for $3.49, which is a lot cheaper than any comparable restaurant appetizers we can think of.

Whether your family prefers picnic-perfect red potato salad or a more conventional potato salad recipe, Aldi has you covered starting on June 28. For $3.29, customers will have their choice of a Steakhouse potato salad featuring red-skin potatoes with sour cream, smoked bacon, and seasonings, or a classic Farmhouse potato salad with eggs and a sweet, creamy dressing.

Believe it or not, not everyone loves brunch. For many chefs, brunch is a monotonous slog, but you can keep brunch from being boring at home with a new item from Aldi. Coming June 28 for $4.39, Aldi's Chimichurri Cold Smoked Salmon can liven up everything from eggs benedict to bagels with cream cheese, thanks to the punchy chimichurri sauce recipe that's used to season the salmon.

There are a lot of false claims about hot dogs people actually believe, but don't let that throw you off when it comes to claims about these Deutsche Küche Bavarian Brand Wieners. Aldi's plain Bavarian Wieners and Wieners with Düssseldorf Mustard will be available on June 28 for $4.49 a package. According to Usinger's Deli, a 140-year-old Wisconsin sausage company, Bavarian wieners differ from frankfurters and traditional American hot dogs because of their length. They also have a snappy natural casing. 

Aldi's Range Master BBQ Tool Set will be available on June 7 for $12.99. It's comprised of four essential grilling tools: a metal spatula, a long metal fork, tongs, and a silicone basting brush. Just be careful with that fork. There are a lot of mistakes people make when grilling steak, and stabbing into an unrested steak with a fork to remove it from the grill is definitely one of the worst. Use the tongs instead.

When you're on a camping trip, roasting hot dogs over a stick is great for dinner, but you can't exactly do the same thing with pancake batter or scrambled eggs the next morning. That's where a portable griddle comes in handy. Aldi's gas-powered portable tabletop griddle will be in stores on June 7 for $69.99 and can be used for camping trips, tailgating, beach days, and other fun summer adventures. Pancakes, tacos, omelets — you name it.

Aldi's Range Master Portable Charcoal Grill, available June 14 for $14.99, is small but mighty. It even has a second rack for food that's done cooking over the direct heat of the coals. For those who are new to grilling but want to give it a try before spending big bucks on a fancy set-up, it doesn't get more affordable than this portable Aldi grill.