Best Recipes to Celebrate Juneteenth

Description: Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, it took another two years before African American slaves in Galveston, Texas were finally freed. Juneteenth was recently declared a United States federal holiday in 2021, but some states like Texas have been recognizing this holiday for decades. Now communities all over the country are celebrating this significant moment in history! Juneteenth is often celebrated with festivals, cookouts, family gatherings and of course good food. Traditionally red foods are enjoyed on this day to symbolize the resilience of enslaved people. But often times people simply celebrate by enjoying classic barbecue recipes and soul food dishes. So to help you celebrate Juneteenth this year with your family and friends, here are some of our best classic BBQ and Southern recipes!