PPB January 2020

Barbecue Bonanza: Outdoor Grilling ByThe Numbers Summer is a time when home cooks across the country are firing up the grill for a quick weeknight dinner, festive backyard barbecue bash or relaxing weekend brunch. As the weather heats up, so will grills across the country. Consider these facts from the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association’s State of the Barbecue Industry consumer survey: Why do people grill? The top reasons are: Summe r t ime /Backya rd Flavor (72%) Lifestyle (52%) Entertainment (40%) Convenience (33%) Health (18%) When do people grill? The most popular days to grill are: July Fourth (73%) Memorial Day (60%) Labor Day (58%) Father’s Day (45%) Mother’s Day (34%) 68 | JANUARY 2020 | GROW