The #1 Food You Should Never Bring to a Summer Barbecue

Summer is officially here, meaning warm days, weekend vacations, and of course, backyard barbecues. However, there's a difference between simply making a dish for a summer gathering and making a dish people actually want to eat.

That's why YouGov polled over 16,000 Americans to determine which foods they're eager to encounter at a summer get-together and which ones they avoid at all costs.

Before you make yourself persona non grata at another summer hangout, read on to discover the most to least popular barbecue food in America—including the #1 worst food to never bring to a BBQ. And if you're looking for some simple meals to make tonight, check out the 100 Easiest Recipes You Can Make.

Hamburgers

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 65%

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Potato Salad

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 62%

Corn on the Cob

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 55%

Baked Beans

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 52%

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Hot Dogs

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 49%

Watermelon

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%

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Ribs

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%

Chips

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%

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Macaroni and Cheese

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 41%6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Cole Slaw

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 41%

Sausages

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 37%

Pasta Salad

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 36%

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Garden Salad

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 34%

Chicken Wings

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 32%

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Pulled Pork

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 29%

Brisket

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 27%

Cornbread

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 27%

Other bread/rolls

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 21%

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Pork Chops

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 16%

Turkey Burgers

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 11%

Plant-Based Burgers

Respondents who said it was their favorite: 9%

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