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    🏠Home » Recipes » Holiday Recipes

    Independence Day Recipe Recommendations

    Jul 1, 2021 | Last Updated Aug 3, 2021 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

    Time to celebrate with some great food. This year, more than many others, Independence Day is just what we need when we need it. Many areas of the country are starting to emerge, with people starting to move around and gather some—hopefully while following health recommendations.

    College of food photos with July Fourth theme. Image licensed from Fotolia June 28, 2017. Copyright ©TeddyandMia - stock.adobe.com. Modified per allow by licensed.
    Image licensed from Fotolia June 28, 2017. Copyright ©TeddyandMia - stock.adobe.com. Modified per allow by licensed.
    Table of Contents
    • Introduction
    • 🐄Grilled Beef Recipes
    • 🐓Grilled Chicken Recipes
    • 🐖Grilled Pork Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Special Treats
    • 💬 Comments
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    Introduction

    I will start with a special call-out to our great friends, Canada, which celebrates Canada Day today, July 1. It is commonly known as Canada's independence day, which is somewhat correct but not quite.

    Every year I look for fun and easy recipes for you and yours to enjoy. And please don't forget food safety. Check it out at Summer Food Safety.

    🐄Grilled Beef Recipes

    There are lots of ways to enjoy beef for the holiday, here are some popular ones.

    How to Grill Hamburgers – A Tutorial
    Learn how easy it is to grill the best burgers on your gas or charcoal grill. From the choice of meat, seasoning, grill temperature, how long to grill, and final internal temperature—we will cover it all.
    Check Out This Recipe
    burger on a bun
    How to Cook a Brisket on a Gas Grill
    Learn how easy it is to cook a brisket on your backyard gas grill with these easy to follow step by step photo instructions. You too can enjoy one of the Kings of BBQ at home.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Cooked brisket on a gray board
    How to Grill Filet Mignon on a Gas Grill
    Learn how to cook filet mignon on a grill. Grill your fillet to perfection with this simple technique in about 10 minutes. You can have the best steaks at your special dinner tonight.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Grilled filet mignon on a white plate
    How to Grill Strip Steak on a Gas Grill
    Learn to grill your New York strip steaks to perfection on your grill. The best juice and tender strip steaks are easy with this never-fail recipe that will serve you well for many years.
    Check Out This Recipe
    a strip steak with grill marks on a gray plate
    Lilly dog in a flag bandana

    🐓Grilled Chicken Recipes

    Nothing can beat some great grilled chicken. A classic grilled dinner.

    Grilled Whole Chicken on a Gas Grill
    The easiest way to grill a whole chicken is just tossed on the grill. A little butter and some seasoning and you're ready to cook. There is no real secret. As Thoreau said, "simplify, simplify."
    Check Out This Recipe
    Picture of a nicely done whole chicken on an gray plate
    Grillied Chicken Drumsticks- The Art of Drummies
    Super easy, never fails, grilled chicken legs for the whole family. Just pat dry, spice and cook over medium-high heat. Then you will have crispy goodness for all.
    Check Out This Recipe
    drumsticks on the grill
    Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs
    Learn how to grill perfect chicken thighs that are juicy, moist, and tender with a little crispy char. Using bone-in, boneless, or even skinless thighs, they make the perfect weeknight dinner. Fire up your grill for some incredibly easy thighs.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Closeup image of grilled chicken thigh
    How to Grill Chicken Breast on a Gas Grill
    Learn how easy it is to grill the best juicy chicken breast on your gas grill. Preparation, seasoning, grill setup, and how long to grill are all covered in this easy recipe with simple step-by-step photo instructions.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Grilled Chicken Breasts on a blue plate

    🐖Grilled Pork Recipes

    I'm listing pork last because I think of it first. My wife called this blog "all pig all the time" for several years.

    My recent Pulled Pork Recipe Roundup will give you a ton of choice for great pork. But let's get to a couple of great choices.

    Smoked Pulled Pork on a Gas Grill – Not That Hard
    How to smoke pulled pork on a gas grill? Not all of us have smokers. There are a lot of gas grills out there. Shouldn't we have smoked pulled pork too? I say yes. Pulled pork for all, and with a little planning, it is not that hard. Just plan enough time.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Pulled Pork on a Gas Grill from 101 Cooking for Two
    How to Grill Pork Chops
    Grilling perfect juicy pork chops on your gas grill in under 30 minutes is simple. Use boneless or bone-in chops, do an optional brine if you have time, and season to your taste, and you will have an easy healthy dinner for the whole family.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Close up picture of two grilled pork chops on orange plate
    How to Grill a Pork Tenderloin on a Gas Grill
    This super easy tutorial teaches the secrets to juicy and tender grilled pork tenderloin. A properly grilled pork tenderloin will make you look like the grill master. Just don't tell them how simple it is.
    Check Out This Recipe
    grilled tenderloin cut to show done interior
    another image of Molly and Lilly dogs in flag bandanas

    How to Grill Baby Back Ribs on a Gas Grill
    The Holy Grail of ribs, smoked grilled baby back ribs, can be yours. It's not that hard. Do them low and slow like the smokers do but on your gas grill. The trick is in the grill set up. Once you get this down, it's easy.
    Check Out This Recipe
    grilled Baby Back Ribs on black cutting board

    Side Dishes

    Man can not live by meat alone—time to have a great side dish.

    Homemade Macaroni Salad
    This easy homemade version of the classic summer salad has crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing. Make it yours by adding some egg, pickle, or anything you like.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Macaroni Salad on a white plate
    Broccoli Salad with Bacon
    Crunchy deli style fresh broccoli salad with bacon is a classic summer gathering side dish.  Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
    Check Out This Recipe
    broccoli salad on white plate
    Microwave Corn on the Cob
    Super Easy. Learn how to pick the best corn and microwave with the husk on in just a few minutes. Perfect for the smaller households.  Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
    Check Out This Recipe
    two ears of corn in trays
    Grilled Mixed Vegetables
    Nothing's better than roasted veggies unless they are grilled. Now you can do them on your grill while you cook your dinner. A delicious blend of mixed vegetables cooked on the grill!
    Check Out This Recipe
    Grilled Mixed Vegetables in a white bowl
    image of Molly dog in flag bandana

    Special Treats

    Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
    Fresh strawberry pie is a wonderful summer treat. A simple recipe everybody will love, made with Jello and a premade pie crust. Plus, almost any fool, including me, can pull this off. Make it your signature summer dish.
    Check Out This Recipe
    fresh trawberry pie slice on white plate
    Brown Sugar Cinnamon Glazed Grilled Pineapple
    Easy grilled pineapple with a great caramelized brown sugar cinnamon glaze. Wonderful for a side dish or combine with vanilla ice cream for an out of this world dessert.
    Check Out This Recipe
    close up of Grilled Pineacpple with grill marks on a blue plate
    Easy Apple Crisp
    A couple of apples, five common pantry ingredients, and less than one hour will get you an old fashioned apple crisp that would make grandma proud. Super easy with almost no work.
    Check Out This Recipe
    apple crisp on a white plate
    Memphis Barbecue Sauce
    This sweet and tangy Memphis barbecue sauce is the perfect complement to pork, beef, or chicken. With a touch of spice, it is the best homemade bbq sauce for special occasions, or make it your everyday sauce.
    Check Out This Recipe
    BBQ sauce on pork
    Molly and Lilly in flag bandanas

    Have a great fun and a safe holiday.

    Wifo, Molly, Lilly, and DrDan

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    Editor's Note: Originally Published July 1, 2017. Updated yearly for republication.

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    Comments

    1. Ed

      July 01, 2021 at 11:29 am

      Thanks for the shoutout to Canada, you have a great 4th of July.

      Reply
    2. Betty Wickett

      July 01, 2021 at 10:50 am

      As a Canadian, (immigrant), I thank you for acknowledging our special day. Here in Canada we are acknowledging some unpleasant truths about our history while also celebrating this wonderful country. Looking forward to visiting when the borders open up.

      Reply
    3. Betty Wickett

      July 01, 2021 at 10:45 am

      As a Canadian I thank you for acknowledging our special day. This year especially we in Canada are facing some unpleasant truths about our history while still celebrating our wonderful country. Looking forward to visiting your country when the borders open up.

      Reply
    4. Helen Arano

      July 04, 2019 at 8:36 am

      What Beautiful Dogs, great with kids too.
      Have a wonderful 4th.!

      Reply
    5. Ashley

      July 01, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Everything looks delicious!!

      Reply

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