Fourth of July Recipes to Celebrate America
It’s time to gather your friends and fire up the grill!
By Cindy Sebring Adams
Happy Birthday, America! It’s officially time to kick off that 4th of July party! While we love grilling all summer long, the 4th is the one day of the year when you just absolutely have to get outside and fire that thing up.
Whether you’re heading out to a campground or just hanging out in the back yard, there’s no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than by grilling your favorite meals and sharing beverages with family and friends.
To help you sort out any last-minute changes to your menu, we’ve put together a few of our favorite recipes, including chicken and ribs, sides and a watermelon margarita. So brush up on your grilling skills and get ready!
Easy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Okay, if the guys are reading, breathe… This is the easiest and quickest BBQ ribs made right in your instant pot! So saucy, sticky, and tender, it just falls off-the-bone!
INGREDIENTS
1 T. brown sugar
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground mustard
1 ½ tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
¾ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
2 lbs baby back pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat, rinsed, and patted dry
2 c. chicken stock
½ c. apple cider vinegar
2 c. barbecue sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, onion powder, chili powder, mustard, paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper.
Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs, pulling it down the entire length. Season ribs with brown sugar mixture, rubbing in thoroughly on both sides.
Add chicken stock and apple cider vinegar to a 6-qt Instant Pot®. Place metal trivet into the pot. Place ribs upright on top of the trivet, wrapping in a circle.
Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high and set time for 20-25 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place ribs, meat side up, in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet; brush with barbecue sauce.
Place into oven and broil until barbecue sauce is caramelized and browned, about 4-6 minutes.
Serve immediately with remaining barbecue sauce.
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