Flavor fireworks: 4th of July grilling recipes to impress

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Imagine this: a backyard filled with laughter, the sizzle of food on the grill, and the anticipation of flavor fireworks about to hit your taste buds. Our handpicked recipes offer a medley of BBQ classics and innovative grill masterpieces, each more mouthwatering than the last. Featured at countless Independence Day celebrations across the country, these dishes have been a hit year after year. So, fire up your grill and let’s get ready to create your most memorable 4th of July feast yet!

Grilled Porterhouse Steak

Grilled Porterhouse Steak
Grilled Porterhouse Steak. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Unlock juicy, tender grilled porterhouse steak perfection with our easy-to-follow recipe. Get ready for a true taste sensation.
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Smoked Beef Ribs (Dino Ribs)

Overhead shot of chimichurri drizzled over meat.
Cilantro Chimichurri. Photo Credit: Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore

This delicious smoked beef ribs recipe is so easy to make; A simple salt, pepper, and garlic rub with a slow smoke for big beefy dino bones!
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Traeger 3-2-1 Ribs

321 Ribs
321 Ribs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Set the grill to 225F and rub your ribs with a simple rub in this crazy easy proven smoking recipe for 3-2-1 ribs!
Get the Recipe: Traeger 3-2-1 Ribs

Grilled T-bone Steak

Sliced t-bone steak on cutting board.
T-bone steak. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Savor a perfectly grilled T-bone steak with our foolproof recipe. This two-for-one steak recipe is quick, easy, and loaded with beef flavor.
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Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Pile of smoked drumsticks.
Smoked Drumsticks. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor – learn how to make the ultimate smoked chicken drumsticks in just a few simple steps with tips!
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Grilled King Crab Legs with Chimichurri Butter

Platter of grilled crab legs.
Grilled King Crab Legs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Hot off the grill and drenched with chimichurri butter these grilled king crab legs are easy and crazy delicious!
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Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Fatty Recipe

Sliced fatty to show mac and cheese filling.
Bacon Wrapped Fatty. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Let me introduce you to the Smoked Bacon Wrapped BBQ Fatty. Yep, You read that right. And here’s the one recipe you have to grill today.
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Grilled Flank Steak

Steak sliced for serving.
Sliced flank steak. Photo Credit: Girl Carnivore.

Try this juicy grilled flank steak recipe! Marinated and grilled to perfection, it’s perfect for BBQs, tacos, or salads. 🥩🔥
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Smoked Pork Loin

A bacon wrapped smoked pork loin on the grill.
Smoked Pork Loin. Photo Credit: Girl Carnivore

This smoked pork loin recipe is a perfect way to get juicy tender pork every time with the added bonus of lots and lots of delicious bacon!
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Grilled Filet Mignon

Sliced filet mignon on cutting board with knife.
Grilled filet. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

This smoked pork loin recipe is a perfect way to get juicy tender pork every time with the added bonus of lots and lots of delicious bacon!
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Perfect Smoked Pork Chops

Pork chop on grill grate.
Smoked pork chop. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

These thick-cut bone-in pork chops are perfect smoked. They come out tender, juicy and loaded with flavor for a perfectly grilled dinner in under an hour.
Get the Recipe: Perfect Smoked Pork Chops

Grilled Top Sirloin Steaks

Sliced sirloin steaks.
Grilled Top Sirloin Steaks. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This is the best way to grill top sirloin steaks! These cheap steaks are quick, easy, topped with a delicious umami butte, sliced, & served.
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Smoked Beer Can Chicken

Beer can chicken on a grill.
Beer can chicken. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore Kita

This easy beer can chicken recipe is juicy, tender, and smoked to perfection! It only takes about an hour and a half to cook the chicken and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Beer Can Chicken

Easy Grilled Tri-Tip

Sliced tri-tip
Tri-Tip. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Thin tender slices of grilled tri-tip are perfect for sandwiches, tacos, & more. Meet the “poor man’s brisket”: a West Coast classic with an elevated blend of seasonings.
Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Tri-Tip

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf

Bacon meatloaf cut into slices.
Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf. Photo Credit: Girl Carnivore.

Make this bacon wrapped smoked meatloaf recipe! It has an amazing grilled flavor and bacon in every bite of perfectly tender slices.
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Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs brushed with bbq sauce.
Smoked Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

These tender, juicy, smoked chicken thighs are perfect! They are cooked in the pellet smoker flavor, basted with bbq sauce & seared for perfect crispy skin.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs