Delectable Fourth of July Recipes You Can Enjoy Grilling All Summer Long

The Fourth of July holiday may look different this year amid the pandemic, but some things don’t change. Don’t let the uncertainties damper your 4th of July celebration: Get out of the house and take to the backyard for some grilling action that will make you forget all your worries.

From dogs to burgers, chicken to steak, tacos to… well, the highly desired BBQ ribs - we’ve found great July 4 recipes on the Internet that you can enjoy all summer long. We threw in a few vegan options, too. Have fun trying them all during the summer. Cheers! to ongoing celebrations, inviting recipes, and good eating!

The Basics

Barbecued Burgers - Taste of Home highlights this delicious burger with a special barbecue sauce - just add cheese and bacon to bring it over the top. What else do you need?

Bobby Flay’s Perfect Burger - Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay shares his famous Perfect Burger recipe, and whether you’re grilling ground chuck or ground turkey, your mouth will water.

Grilled BBQ Hot Dogs - Pep up the dogs with sauce - barbecue sauce, that is! You’ll never want to grill those puppies any other way.

Grilled Italian Sausage with Sweet and Sour Peppers and Onions - You know you love them, so why not include them with your celebration? Simple to make, hard to forget.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog - The perfect Coney Island hot dog can be done on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, and even in the microwave - but let’s focus on the perfect dog on the grill, shall we?

Chicken

Grilled BBQ Chicken - This recipe by Spend With Pennies is slathered in a tasty barbecue sauce and grilled to juicy perfection - it leaves a delicious crisp sticky skin on.

Spicy Grilled Chicken With Mango Salsa - Nothing says summer more than a warm and inviting juicy grilled chicken topped with cool mango salsa.

Tandoori Chicken - Yes, you can make this favorite Indian dish on the grill. Chicken legs marinated in lemon juice, yogurt, and aromatic spices - your family will think it came from a restaurant.

The Ultimate Barbecued Chicken Recipe - The Food Network shares a great BBQ chicken recipe by Chef Tyler Florence that tastes as good as it looks.

Fish

Grilled Blackened Red Snapper - The Spruce Eats / Victoria Heydt

10-Minute Honey Barbecue Grilled Shrimp - Shrimp is delicious in any form, but brush it with honey barbecue sauce and now you’re talking incredible flavor.

Grilled Blackened Red Snapper - Make a flavorful Cajun-style blackened red snapper right on your grill and you’ll wonder why you haven’t made it before.

Grilled Fish with Grilled Lemon - A light and fresh dinner that's so simple to create! Grilling the lemons leads to bright flavors that complement any firm white fish.

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing - You will need to ensure you have plenty of these to go around. These tasty fish tacos with chipotle lime dressing will be all the crave.

Grilled Salmon With Thyme and Lemon - Take a salmon filet or salmon steak and infuse it with the delicious combination of lemon and thyme.

Ribs

Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Ribs - Ask any rib lover and they’ll tell you: The best ribs just fall off the bone! Slather it with a saucy tangy barbecue sauce and you’ll know what sweet dreams are made of.

Mesquite BBQ Pork Ribs - The champion of all barbecues is the rib, of course. And with this recipe, you’ll become the neighbor BBQ champ. Partner it with any side you wish and get down to business.

Prize-Winning Baby Back Ribs - A foolproof, simple recipe for the most tender, delectable ribs you've ever had. Follow the directions exactly, and success is assured.

Tender Slow-Grilled Beef Ribs - Beef ribs are a great alternative and cook similarly to a rack of pork ribs. The secret to mouthwatering beef ribs is to cook them low and slow; this not only makes them tender but also very flavorful. You’ll love this.

Steak

Balsamic Steak Skewers - What is a barbecue without skewers? Take it up a notch with a taste of balsamic vinegar. Perfect. Classy.

Cajun Butter Steak - This recipe has an addictive sauce, you’ll grill it all summer long.

Caprese Steak - Enliven your summer evenings with this upscale steak recipe for your grill.

Garlic Grilled Steak - In just 15 minutes, you can have a perfectly grilled steak in a garlicky sauce that will make you sit back and smile with satisfaction.

Montreal Peppered Steak - Add a bold taste with this simple marinade loaded with a peppery, garlic flavor.

Vegan

Easy Grillable Veggie Burgers - It’s really difficult to enjoy a grilled veggie burger due to its fragile texture. But that changes this year. This is an easy recipe. 10 ingredients. 30 minutes (once your brown rice is cooked). Grilled wholesomeness .

Grilled Baby Potatoes with Lemon Herb Dressing - This delicious vegan/vegetarian recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and an elegant twist to backyard grilling.

Grilled Vegan Margherita Pizza - For vegans and non-vegans alike, this pizza is a welcome addition to your backyard grill. Make your own pizza sauce and your own cashew-based mozzarella for a gooey, melty, stretching cheese like it ought to be and voila! Your guests will crave more.

Grilled Vegetable Fajitas - These vegetarian fajitas are easy to grill up as a fast and easy dinner recipe: the charred veggies and black bean filling is always a crowd pleaser!

Vegan Seitan Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce - Make your own delicious Asian take-out at home with these Vegan Seitan Satay. While the satays are grilling make a quick pickled salad and serve on a bed of brown rice

We all know that even with the best recipes, it’s still important to know how to grill it right. The thrill of grilling isn’t fun if you’re worried about the outcome. Here are some tips to help you figure it out. And hopefully, in 2021, we’ll have a 4th of July cookout in grand style.

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