On July 4, most Americans celebrate Independence Day with a cookout, barbecue, or picnic, according to Statista data.
Burgers, hot dogs, steaks, fried chicken, baked beans, potato salad, deviled eggs and corn on the cob are some of the most popular foods to enjoy on Independence Day. There are also traditional dishes with which they celebrate in some regions of the country.
1. Salmon and Peas
Salmon and Peas are a family tradition in New England for the 4th of July. New England Today explains that the annual migration of salmon down New England rivers from the Atlantic made them available protein for early settlers in the summer months.
“The maturation of the peas at the end of June made it a clear pairing choice for a tasty and nutritious dish, and then many New Englanders added new potatoes (small, freshly harvested potatoes of any variety) to complete the meal”, shares the medium.
2. Hot dogs
Salmon and peas are a family tradition in New England for the 4th of July. On the 4th of July Americans eat a lot of hot dogs, about 150 millions, according to The Pioneer Woman.
If you love sausages, in addition to hot dogs, you can also prepare other recipes such as banderillas, drunken sausages, lasagna sausages or sausages with pasta.
3. Burgers
Hamburgers are one of the iconic foods of fast food in the United States, but also a classic of home barbecues. If you want to prepare your burgers from scratch, here is a step-by-step way to make them.
If you want to eat something different, you can also try salmon burgers or enjoy vegan burgers made from chickpeas.
4. BBQ
Barbecue is a classic 4th of July party food. The history of the barbecue would have its roots in the culinary traditions of indigenous peoples.
“The historian Joseph Haynes has shown that the British settlers in the Virginia colony combined their meat cooking techniques with the meat smoking techniques of the Powhatan. That’s how the barbecue was born…” shares Fortune.
BBQ sauce is the queen of sauces for grilled meat. Here is a recipe to prepare homemade BBQ.
5. Grilled Potatoes
Grilled potatoes are a perfect accompaniment to enjoy of roast meat. Potatoes can be prepared in many ways, a tasty and very simple recipe includes only the potatoes, salt, rosemary and oil.
6. Apple pie
Fruit-stuffed pies are a 4th of July tradition . Although not first created in the United States, apple pie is known as a traditional American dessert.
Here is a basic recipe to prepare homemade apple pie.
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