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Instant Pot 4th of July Recipes – Independence Day Recipes Made Easy!

Our Favorite Instant Pot 4th of July Recipes

It is time to celebrate America’s most patriotic holiday – which is, of course, Independence Day, or the 4th of July!

Because this holiday is an important event for most Americans, many families enjoy spending it together and celebrating with backyard barbecues or friends & family get-togethers. There is something very special about joining together with the ones we care about, sharing good food together, and celebrating the things in life we are most grateful for.

instant pot corn on the cob
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob – cooked in just 3 short minutes!

So in an effort to spend more quality time with the ones you love on this special holiday, we thought we would share some of our favorite 4th of July recipes that can be made in the Instant Pot.

That means less time in the kitchen and more time playing games, having great discussions with your loved ones, and honoring the Independence of America.

And for all of you oversees, here is a great collection of recipes to enjoy at your next picnic!

barbecue pulled pork sandwich
Easy to make, barbecue pulled pork sandwiches.

4th of July Instant Pot Recipes

Appetizers

Some of our favorite Instant Pot recipes to make on the 4th of July are appetizers. They are easy to make, and when you use the Keep Warm function on the Instant Pot they are ready to serve all day long!

bbq little red smokies
BBQ Little Red Smokies – the ultimate picnic appetizer.

Main Dishes

If you are familiar with the Instant Pot, you know how fast and easy it is to make pulled pork and baby back ribs as compared to traditional cooking methods.

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Baby back ribs sitting on the trivet of the Instant Pot.

However, if you serve Brats, Sloppy Joes or even have a Low Country Shrimp Boil on the 4th of July, you can also make those in the Instant Pot as well!

Side Dishes

What summertime celebration would be complete without potato salad, baked beans, and corn on the cob? We have all these popular 4th of July Instant Pot recipes available and several more!

instant pot potato salad
Amish Country style Potato Salad made in minutes in the Instant Pot.

Desserts

Admit it, we all splurge a little more around the holidays when it comes to sweets. And there is nothing better to serve on the 4th of July than Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake! However, you can’t beat the other dessert recipes as well!

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There is nothing more refreshing than taking a bite into a lemon cheesecake!

Miscellaneous

Hot summer days call for Iced Tea. And there is no better beverage for your 4th of July celebrations than Instant Pot Sweet Tea!

And don’t forget to top off those hot dogs with a little Coney Sauce!

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Hot dogs topped with homemade coney sauce.

Happy Independence Day!!!

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