Fire up the grill with these crowd-pleasing recipes featuring your Wilders favorites.
The Fourth of July is all about gathering with family and friends, firing up the grill, and enjoying great food together. Whether you're hosting the neighborhood cookout or bringing a dish to share, we've rounded up a few of our favorite recipes featuring premium 100% Fullblood Wagyu beef and Berkshire pork.
From burgers and steaks to ribs and sausages, these recipes are simple, flavorful, and perfect for celebrating summer.
Wagyu Smash Sliders with Special Sauce
Featuring: 12-Pack Wagyu Burger Sliders
These sliders are guaranteed to disappear fast. Crispy-edged Wagyu patties topped with melty American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and a homemade burger sauce make the perfect appetizer or main course.
You'll Need
- Wilders 12-Pack Wagyu Burger Sliders
- Slider buns
- American cheese
- Onion
- Pickles
- Mayo
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
Quick Directions
Smash the patties on a hot griddle until crispy. Add cheese, toast the buns, mix together the burger sauce, and assemble.
Perfect for: Feeding a crowd.
Reverse-Seared Wagyu New York Strip
Featuring: Wagyu New York Strip
If you're looking to impress guests, nothing beats a perfectly cooked Wagyu steak.
You'll Need
- Wilders Wagyu New York Strip
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Butter
- Garlic
- Fresh rosemary or thyme
Quick Directions
Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook the steak over indirect heat until it reaches your desired internal temperature, then finish with a hot sear. Butter baste with garlic and fresh herbs for an incredible crust and rich flavor.
Serve with: Grilled corn, baked potatoes, or a fresh summer salad.
Sweet & Smoky BBQ St. Louis Style Ribs
Featuring: Berkshire St. Louis Style Ribs
Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are a backyard cookout staple that always keep guests coming back for seconds.
You'll Need
- Wilders Berkshire St. Louis Style Ribs
- Yellow mustard
- Your favorite BBQ rub
- Brown sugar
- BBQ sauce
Quick Directions
Coat the ribs with mustard and season generously with BBQ rub. Smoke low and slow until tender, wrap to finish cooking, then brush with BBQ sauce and place back on the grill for a sticky, caramelized finish.
Perfect for: Classic backyard barbecue.
Grilled Bratwurst with Beer-Braised Onions
Featuring: Berkshire Bratwurst
Simple, hearty, and full of flavor, these bratwursts are a cookout classic.
You'll Need
- Wilders Berkshire Bratwurst
- Hoagie buns
- Yellow onions
- Butter
- Beer
- Dijon mustard
Quick Directions
Grill the bratwursts until cooked through. While they cook, sauté sliced onions in butter before adding beer and simmering until tender. Serve on toasted buns with the beer-braised onions and Dijon mustard.
Perfect for: Casual cookouts and family gatherings.
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Balsamic Glaze
Featuring: Berkshire Pork Chops
Sweet peaches and tangy balsamic pair perfectly with juicy Berkshire pork for a fresh summer meal.
You'll Need
- Wilders Berkshire Pork Chops
- Fresh peaches
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey
- Garlic
- Fresh thyme
Quick Directions
Grill the pork chops until they reach your desired doneness. Meanwhile, simmer peaches, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, and thyme until thickened into a glaze. Spoon over the pork chops just before serving.
Perfect for: A fresh summer dinner.
Wagyu Beef Sausage & Veggie Skewers
Featuring: Wagyu Beef Sausage Links
Colorful, easy to prep, and perfect for feeding a crowd, these skewers are a simple way to add something different to your Fourth of July cookout.
You'll Need
- Wilders Wagyu Beef Sausage Links
- Bell peppers
- Red onion
- Zucchini
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
Quick Directions
Slice the Wagyu beef sausage links into large pieces and thread them onto skewers with the vegetables. Brush with olive oil, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then grill over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred and the sausage is heated through.
Perfect for: Easy entertaining, backyard cookouts, and serving a crowd.
Stock Up for the Holiday
No matter what's on your menu this Fourth of July, starting with premium meat makes all the difference. From juicy Wagyu burgers and steaks to Berkshire pork favorites, Wilders has everything you need to make this year's cookout one to remember.
Shop our Fourth of July favorites and stock up before the holiday so you're ready to fire up the grill with family and friends. Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Wilders!