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%
If you want to make better choices the next time you're hitting up the drive-thru, check out these 20 Popular Fast Food Burgers—Ranked!
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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%
Hot Dogs
Respondents who said it was their favorite: 49%
Watermelon
Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%
For some more incentive to add this summer staple to your meal plan, check out What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Watermelon.
Ribs
Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%
Chips
Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%
If you want to make smarter choices in the snack food aisle, check out The Best & Worst Chips in 2021—Ranked!
Macaroni and Cheese
Respondents who said it was their favorite: 41%
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%
Garden Salad
Respondents who said it was their favorite: 34%
Chicken Wings
Respondents who said it was their favorite: 32%
If you want to make smarter choices on your next wing night, make sure to avoid The Worst Chicken Wings in America.
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%
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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