Cookout items are a staple of summer gatherings and barbecues. The term COOKOUT ITEM can be broken down into three solutions: BUN (3 letters), SPARERIB (8 letters), and HOTDOGBUN (9 letters). A BUN is a type of bread roll that is often used to hold hamburgers, hot dogs, and other items. Spareribs are a type of pork ribs that are usually cooked over an open flame. Hotdogbuns are a type of BUN specifically designed to hold hot dogs. All three of these items are popular choices for cookouts and barbecues.