Guide to Independence Day Barbecue for Dads

Amit Erandole

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Nothing says you know how to party more than a good old 4th of July barbeque. It’s the time of the year when dads can be at their gregarious best, celebrating independence with a day of grilling the heck out of at least four different kinds of meats. Besides, a cookout is a great way to get all your friends and extended family together for one gigantic feast under a firework sky.

If you’re new at this or need a refresher, take a look at these barbeque basics:

Decide on what you will be barbequing: on the one hand there are hamburgers, steaks, and chicken to grill; on the other there are ribs and brisket to smoke.
Don’t just think of you own appetite. You will be cooking for a whole crowd. So make sure you serve up a platter full of stuff which everyone likes. • Hot dogs and kebabs are the easiest to cook up. Throw these in first for the kids as the rest of the crowd gathers up.
Barbeque tradition demands a good potato salad, some Cole Slaw and a few Barbeque beans. Don’t forget to serve with barbeque sauce.
Side servings need to include tons of potato chips, the greasier the better.
Julys can be hot and humid. So cool off your party with ice tea and lemonade. Keep some ice in a bucket nearby and let people help themselves.

Things for barbeque dads to remember:

Plan things out. Make lists.
Don’t abandon the grill. It’s your command center!
Don't pierce meat with a fork—it’s a sure way to lose your juices
Serve hot food on a hot plate if possible.

Also See

Healthy Barbeque tips for the Fourth of July and Beyond

Barbeque Secrets for Dads this 4th of July—Independence Day

Top Ten Places to celebrate Independence Day—4th of July

Top 5 things to do on the 4th of July - Independence Day

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Dad’s guide to 4th of July Barbeques