10 July 4th  Dinner Ideas  for 2022

Smoked Whole Chicken

Prepared with a simple yet flavorful spice rub, this chicken is smoked to perfection for the most succulent, tender and moist meat.

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Lobster Rolls

Filled with tender lobster meat, a touch of finely minced celery  and just a sprinkling of fresh chives, these Maine-style lobster rolls are the perfect summer meal.

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Smoked Burgers

This recipe makes for some ultra juicy burgers with the perfect smoky flavor that will be the highlight of your summer barbecue parties.

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Grilled Jerk Chicken

This tropical Jamaican jerk chicken is always a summer favorite. The marinade is super easy to make, and it's always a crowd pleaser.

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Smoked Brisket

After cooking low and slow, this Texas-style smoked brisket comes out melt-in-your mouth tender, and smoking a beef brisket is surprisingly simple, even if this is your first brisket.

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Minted Lamb Burgers

Served with a cooling tzatziki sauce and your favorite toppings, these perfectly seasoned lamb burgers are stuffed with fresh mint and feta that give every bite a burst of flavor.

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Cheeseburger Subs

Perfectly toasted, soft rolls are filled with tender ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, a homemade special sauce and all your favorite toppings to make this cheeseburger sub recipe.

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Jerk Pork Shoulder

This succulent, ultra flavorful pork shoulder marinates in jerk spices overnight and then slowly roasts until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender.

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Connecticut-Style Lobster BLTs

Served on a toasted brioche bun, this buttery Connecticut-style lobster BLT elevates a diner food classic into a mouth-watering meal worthy of company.

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Pulled Pork BBQ Pizza

With its tender pulled pork, spicy BBQ sauce, smoked cheese and sweet caramelized onions, this is the ultimate summer pizza.

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Smoked Brisket

We recently got a pellet smoker so I was excited to give this a try! You explained the process so well that smoking the brisket was a breeze. My boyfriend loved it!