Pitmaster Erica Blaire Roby serves steak sushi and pulled pork sliders for the 4th

Get creative at your next cookout with these crowd-pleasing dishes.

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Pitmaster Erica Blaire Roby, Food Network's "Master of 'Cue" season two champion, is dropping by the TODAY kitchen to grill up a few of her favorite summer entertaining recipes — perfect for your Fourth of July celebrations. She shows us how to make steak-topped "cowboy" sushi and tangy Carolina pulled pork sliders.

Steak Sushi

I love how fun and interactive this recipe is. The rich savory favors of the beef are a perfect base for the bright garlic and onion favors in the toppings.

I love the contrast between sweet and tangy in this recipe. The brioche adds a beautiful sweetness against the tangy mustard-based Carolina barbecue sauce and the subtle smokiness of the pulled pork.

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