The Most Popular Food to Grill in Every State

Grilling is a favorite method of cooking in the summer across all 50 states, but what people of each state are grilling may surprise you. Google pooled the data on the most uniquely-searched grilling queries in all the states this summer, and the results are a good mix of grilling classics and interesting new grilling trends.

For example, home cooks in most states were searching for seafood and vegetable grilling recipes, while meat was a popular grilling term in only about a third of the states. Some states had particularly surprising searches, like Ohio, where people searched for "how to grill crab legs" more than anywhere else, or in Texas, where grilled lobster tails are on the menu instead of meat.

Corn was the most popular vegetable on the grill, with search terms for grilling corn on the cob or in the husk dominating in eight states. When it comes to meat, home cooks were mostly looking to perfect grilling steak, chicken breast, and hamburgers. Find out what people are grilling in your state this summer! And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get the latest food news and recipes delivered straight to your inbox.

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ALABAMA

Grilled squash has been on the summer menu in Alabama, as the state's most-searched grilling term was "how to grill squash".

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ALASKA

In Alaska, home cooks want to know how to grill pineapple.

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ARIZONA

Arizonians are looking up "how to grill lobster tails" this summer.

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ARKANSAS

"How to grill corn" is the most searched grilling term in Arkansas. Get our tips on how to perfectly grill corn.

CALIFORNIA

Californians are grilling tri-tip, the triangular section of beef sirloin. Here are some tips on how to perfectly grill every type of meat.

COLORADO

In Colorado, corn is the most popular grilling search term.

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CONNECTICUT

Connecticut's favorite food to grill this year is lobster tails. We'll take two!

DELAWARE

In Delaware, people want to know how to grill the perfect steak. We have some steak grilling tips from professional chefs.

FLORIDA

Floridians love their seafood, and this year they're grilling grouper. Here's how grouper stacks up nutrition-wise against other fish.

GEORGIA

Georgians are also looking for tips on grilling lobster tails, a popular option across several states.

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HAWAII

In Hawaii, people want to know how to grill eggplant to perfection. Here's our collection of delicious eggplant dinner recipes.

IDAHO

In Idaho, it's back to basics—home cooks are looking to perfect the ultimate grilling food, the burger.

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ILLINOIS

Another place where seafood is on the menu this summer is Illinois. Lobster tails for all!

INDIANA

In Indiana, home cooks are looking up how to grill the perfect pork chop.

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IOWA

Grilled asparagus is on the menu in Iowa. They must have read up on the secret side effects of eating asparagus!

KANSAS

In Kansas, the classic grilled corn is the order of the day. We've got 20 corn recipes to send their way!

KENTUCKY

In Kentucky, they're grilling pineapple. We hope to make some kind of steller summer dessert.

LOUISIANA

In Louisiana, home cooks are grilling corn with the husk on, which is a great way to preserve corn's natural sweetness.

MAINE

"How to grill salmon" is the most-searched grilling term in Maine. Here's our best grilled salmon recipe.

MARYLAND

Tuna steaks are on the grills in Maryland. Here's our best grilled tuna recipe.

MASSACHUSETTS

Swordfish is on the menu in Massachusetts. Here's our tasty take on grilled swordfish.

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MICHIGAN

It's back to basics in Michigan, where people are looking up how to grill brats. If your hot dog needs a little flair, try these 16 Best Hot Dog Toppings.