If you’re in charge of hosting the 4th of July party this year, then blow your guests away with the perfect Southern BBQ line up. We’ve scoured the web to compile this list of the ultimate 4th of July BBQ ideas guaranteed to make your mouth go BOOM!
Southern Fourth of July BBQ Ideas
Appetizers
No 4th of July Party should kick off without a display of tasty appetizers. These recipes are easy, delicious, and Southern themed.
Ultimate Southern Pimento Cheese
This dip is very quick to put together (10 minute prep time, yes please!), but packs an incredible punch. Ingredients include a tasty blend of VERY SHARP cheddar, orange creamy sharp cheese, pimento slices, cayenne pepper, and some other simple pantry items. Check out the full recipe by Loaves and Dishes here.
Slow Cooker Corn Dip
What’s better than the flavor of corn at a BBQ? Ok, maybe the BBQ, but you know what I mean. Try this tasty, easy to prepare corn dip that delivers a little spicy kick. Prep time takes about 10 minutes, but cook time is about 2 hours. Read the instructions on Spicy Southern Kitchen here.
Side Dishes
When it comes to the classic Southern BBQ, staples like potato salad, bakes beans, and corn on the cob are sure to come to mind. Here are some recipes that will put your mom’s classics to the test.
Favorite Southern Potato Salad
With only 6 ingredients, a Southern Potato Salad recipe is bit more modest than the American classic. No celery. No Dijon. Just the good ole Southern favorites. Check out this perfect southern potato recipe by To Simply Inspire here.
Southern Style Baked Beans
Bacon. Bacon. And more Bacon. That’s the trick to the perfect Southern Style Baked Bean recipe. Mandy of South Your Mouth posted this recipe that includes a BACON TOP LAYER. Need we say more? Find the recipe here.
The Main Attraction
Of course your man dish should steal the show. We went with a South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce theme that will be sure to please.
Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce
Since this recipe has had over 13,300 shares on Facebook and 98,700 shares on Pinterest, we’re willing to guess that you’re going to LOVE it. The recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make from start to finish, and is so delicious you should probably make 2 batches. See here.
Carolina Pulled Pork Smoker Recipe
Put away the hamburgers and hot dogs, because this classic Carolina favorite is going to blow your mind. If you have a smoker or BBQ, this is the recipe for YOU! Bob’s Pulled Pork on a Smoker recipe is top rated on AllRecipes.com. Check out the recipe here.
The World’s Best Carolina Pulled Pork (Slow Cooker)
I think the title says it all: this is the World’s Best Carolina Pulled Pork recipe. Stack the delicious, tender meat on a bun, and then smother with your Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce. Use this method if you don’t have a BBQ smoker. Find recipe by Oh Sweet Basil here.
