Brian Baumgartner serves up 3 backyard barbecue favorites for Memorial Day

It's almost Memorial Day Weekend, which means it's officially grilling season! Actor and cookbook author Brian Baumgartner is joining the TODAY Food team to share some of his favorite recipes for the occasion from his new book, "Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook." He shows us how to make baby back ribs, loaded potato salad and sweet grilled pineapple.

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Brian Baumgartner's Smoked Baby Back Ribs by Brian Baumgartner

Two racks of baby back ribs! Each rack will feed about two people, so increase the rub ratios and get more ribs if feeding more people.

Loaded Potato Salad by Traci Antonovich

"Not everyone loves potato salad (crazy, I know!), but everyone loves loaded baked potatoes, which is exactly why I created this recipe," says Traci Antonovich, who contributed this recipe to Baumgartner's book. "A bowl of loaded potatoes is the best of both worlds, especially because it has bacon, cheddar and onions in a mouthwatering sour cream dressing. I wanted a quick and easy potato salad that would complement any grilled or smoked meat at any gathering and would get devoured. This one always ends up as an empty bowl, which always speaks for itself!"

Grilled Pineapple with Barbecue Sauce by Sara Lundberg

"During my pregnancy with twins, I discovered this delightful barbecue pineapple recipe that satisfied one of my strongest cravings," says Sara Lundberg, who contributed this recipe to the book.

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Al Roker's Potato Salad with Lemon and Mint by Al Roker

Pig Beach's Cheddar Brisket Crunch Burger by Matt Abdoo

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