What is everyone planning on grilling for the 4th of July?

Hayneedle, though we are north of the boarder, I have my close department staff coming that day. I am doing a seasoned yearling butt on a spit this year, something of a change.

I like using charcoal a lot, when I am cooking really thick pork chops or rib eyes, the smoke gives the meat an better flavor than with the gas.

I use the gas if I am doing a lot, and I am doing vegetables and fruit like peaches and pineapple on the grill.

I do not have much luck with shrimp on the charcoal, but I do on the gas grill. I do a lot of indirect cooking on the charcoal, like wild game birds.

I'm smoking a turkey for dinner, and will have steaks for lunch. It will be a day of BBQ, beer, and swimming. Sides will be fresh from the garden corn, salad, potatoes, and broccoli. My wife will be baking dinner rolls, and a cake.

We (and by that I mean my mom's very large side of the family) cook burgers,hot dogs and chicken for the 4th! I think I might make some ribs at home though. I have been craving some for a while!

*Most people I know use Propane,but personally I'm a fan of Charcoal! I like the smell and unique taste it offers various meats.

If I grill anything it won't be until Sunday and if I do it will be a slab of ribs...

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