The Ultimate Fourth of July BBQ Menu for 2023

For many people around the country, the Fourth of July means firing up the grill and stocking up on fireworks for a glorious celebration with family and friends. With Independence Day right around the corner, we are sharing the ultimate Fourth of July BBQ menu to kick off your backyard barbecue in style.

In addition to sharing drool-worthy July 4th recipes guaranteed to impress your crew, we’re also covering some key grilling tips, must-have BBQ accessories, and the best grills to buy for your Fourth of July cookout. Stick around to the end to learn more about how to save big on your pellet grill. Now, let’s get to the good stuff.

Fourth of July BBQ Menu

If you’re looking for the ultimate Fourth of July BBQ menu to celebrate with your loved ones this year, Z Grills has you covered. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite summer grilling recipes to compile the perfect July 4th BBQ menu for your festivities.

Appetizer: Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms

Our mouthwatering Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms recipe offers an easy way to elevate the delicious stuffed mushrooms you know and love. By smoking the mushrooms to perfection on your pellet grill, you can amplify the flavor and make a crave-worthy July 4th appetizer recipe that your guests are bound to fall in love with.

These Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms are made with white mushrooms and stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, asiago cheese, and a few basic seasonings. Once you’ve filled your cleaned mushrooms with the cheese mixture, all you have to do is let them smoke on the grill for around 2 hours until the filling has turned to a beautiful golden-brown color. Then, top them off with some fresh herbs and serve!

Main Course: Smoked Cheeseburger

There’s nothing like enjoying a classic All-American cheeseburger on the Fourth of July. But what if we told you that there was an easy way to whip up a cheeseburger that was truly out of this world? When you smoke your burger patties before searing them, you infuse tons of incredibly smoky flavor that takes them to the next level.

Our Smoked Cheeseburger recipe calls for 80/20 ground beef chuck, cheddar cheese, a simple burger seasoning mix, and your favorite burger toppings. You’ll smoke your burgers for around an hour before cranking up the heat and finishing them off with a good sear to get that beautiful char. This delicious Fourth of July burger recipe is guaranteed to be an instant crowd-pleaser.

Dessert: Grilled Watermelon

Now that you have the perfect Fourth of July appetizer and main course, it’s time to get cracking on dessert. If you’ve never tried grilling fruit, you have been seriously missing out. Our Grilled Watermelon recipe is a super easy Fourth of July dessert recipe that is healthy, hydrating, and insanely tasty.

Grilling fruit is an amazing way to intensify the sweetness and make it juicier, not to mention the grilling process infuses a smoky flavor that elevates it even further. This grilled watermelon recipe calls for a ripe seedless watermelon, balsamic vinegar, hot honey, lemon zest, and fresh mint. The watermelon only needs a few minutes on the grill to sear before topping it off with your flavorful ingredients. You’re gonna love it!

Drink: Red White and Blue Cocktail

No Fourth of July celebration would be complete without a dish that features the iconic red, white, and blue colors of the American flag. That’s where this Red White and Blue Cocktail comes in. This refreshing summer cocktail is easy to make and tastes delicious. All you need is grenadine, lemonade, vodka, and blue curacao. For a Fourth of July mocktail, you can swap out the vodka for club soda or sparkling water.

Start by mixing 1 ounce of grenadine with ice and adding it to a glass. Then, combine 3 ounces of lemonade and 1 ounce of vodka or soda before slowly pouring it over the ice. Finish off your Red White and Blue Cocktail by gently pouring 1 ounce of blue curacao over the back of a metal spoon into the glass for the final layer. Enjoy!

How-To Guides for BBQ Lovers

If you’re looking to plan the best-ever July 4th BBQ, Z Grills has you covered with some easy how-to guides on how to make the most out of your pellet grill this season. Whether you plan on smoking ribs or grilling scallops, here are our favorite BBQ how-to guides to check out:

Best Grills for July 4th Cookouts

Best Grills for July 4th Cookouts

If you want a dual-purpose grill that you can use for quickly searing meats or smoking them low and slow, it’s time to invest in a pellet grill. Our pellet grills are superior to other types of grills for their ability to maintain a low, steady temperature for hours at a time.

This makes it easier than ever for beginners to smoke their favorite foods on the grill without the need for a smoker. Get ready to become a smoking pro in no time! Here are the top Z Grills pellet grills for every cookout size:

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BBQ Accessories to Elevate Your Cookout

When it comes to cooking like a true grillmaster, it’s essential to have the right BBQ accessories at home. Our team of grilling experts has rounded up some of our favorite must-have BBQ accessories to elevate your cookout: