These Are Americans’ Favorite Barbecue Dishes

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There’s a good bet a lot of Americans will be going to Fourth of July barbecues this weekend, and while food options can vary depending on the host, there are some dishes folks would prefer to be served.

• A new YouGov survey set out to discover America’s favorite barbecue dishes.
• They polled 16,000 Americans and burgers were definitely the top choice.
• Overall, 65% of Americans chose burgers as their favorite barbecue dish, followed by:
• Hot dogs (49%)
• Ribs (48%)
• Sausages (37%)
• Chicken wings (32%)
• Pulled pork (29%)
• Brisket (27%)
• Pork cops (16%)
• Turkey burger (11%)
• Plant-based burger (9%) 

Of course every good barbecue needs a side dish, with potato salad being the top choice (62%), followed by:

• Corn (55%)
• Baked beans (52%)
• Watermelon (48%)
• Chips (48%)
• Macaroni and cheese (41%)
• Cole slaw (41%)
• Pasta salad (36%)
• Green salad (34%)

Source: YouGov 

Thought Starters…

• Since when is watermelon a side dish?
• What is your favorite food at a barbecue? What is your favorite side dish?
• Do you have a dish you always bring to the barbecue? What is it?
• Are you going/hosting a barbecue this weekend? What food are you most looking forward to?