July 4th

10 Recipes to Celebrate July 4th on the Grill

Our Top 10 Favorite 4th of July Recipes

This Independence Day, take your cookout to the next level with bold, flavorful dishes straight from your Kamado Joe. Whether you're grilling hot dogs for the kids or impressing guests with smoky ribs and wood-fired pizza, these 10 recipes deliver unforgettable bites with that signature Kamado Joe flair.

Charred Pico Hotdogs

Grill up a delicious and flavorful hot dog with a fresh topping of Pico de Gallo, roasted corn, and grilled onions.

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Good Fortune Chicken Skewers

Marinated in a bold blend of savory and tangy flavors, these chicken skewers deliver the perfect balance of smoky char and juicy tenderness.

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3-2-1 Ribs Recipe

Get ready to enjoy fall-off-the-bone smoked pork ribs packed with flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

Cook Time:5 - 6 hours

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Teriyaki Shrimp Kabobs

Juicy shrimp, sweet pineapple, and colorful veggies shine with a homemade teriyaki glaze that's as irresistible as it is simple.

Cook Time:0 - 30 min

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Beer Can Chicken

Infused from the inside out, this beginner-friendly beer can chicken is moist, smoky, and totally crowd-approved.

Cook Time:30 - 60 min

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Wood Fired Pizza with Peaches and Prosciutto on the Pellet Joe

Sweet peaches meet salty prosciutto atop a crispy wood-fired crust—this pizza is pure summer in every bite.

Cook Time:0 - 30 min

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Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe

This burger recipe is like no other! It has bold layers of ingredients like Chipotle, grilled avocado, marinated tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños—all topped off with a smoky sear on your Kamado Joe.

Cook Time:0 - 30 min

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Triple Cream Beer Poached Brats

Beer, brie, and bratwurst—a trio made in grilling heaven. These brats are buttery, smoky, and unforgettable.

Cook Time:0 - 30 min

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Blue Cheese Pistachio Grapes

Cool off with a gourmet appetizer that's sweet, creamy, and crunchy—perfect for snacking in between bites off the grill.

Cook Time:0 - 30 min

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Bacon Parmesan Asparagus

Fresh asparagus gets an upgrade with crispy bacon, roasted garlic, and a sprinkle of melty Parmesan.

Cook Time:0 - 30 min

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No matter what's on your July 4th menu, these Kamado Joe recipes bring bold flavor, smoky goodness, and unforgettable moments to the table. From savory skewers to sweet-and-savory pizzas, there's something here to fire up everyone's appetite.

Gather your crew, light the fire, and celebrate freedom the Kamado Joe way: one incredible bite at a time. Happy grilling, and happy 4th of July!

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Big Block XL Lump Charcoal

Kamado Joe’s Big Block XL charcoal surpasses competitors by sourcing from authentic guayaibi, aistal and white quebracho hardwoods, providing a clean burn and imparting robust wood-fired flavor to culinary creations.

Harness the heat of our Big Block XL charcoal and easily burn at high steak-searing temperatures, or drop down to low-and-slow smoking temperatures for a steady temperature control.

Kamado Joe 100% Natural Lump Charcoal costs less per use because the hardwood charcoal burns hotter, the larger pieces burn longer, and you can reuse the charcoal up to three times.

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Discover the quality of charcoal grilling with Kamado Joe fuel.

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10 Recipes to Celebrate July 4th on the Grill

Our Top 10 Favorite 4th of July Recipes

Charred Pico Hotdogs

Good Fortune Chicken Skewers

3-2-1 Ribs Recipe

Teriyaki Shrimp Kabobs

Beer Can Chicken

Wood Fired Pizza with Peaches and Prosciutto on the Pellet Joe

Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe

Triple Cream Beer Poached Brats

Blue Cheese Pistachio Grapes

Bacon Parmesan Asparagus

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