This weekend is the second official weekend of the summer, 2024, and as such, you may be thinking of firing up the grill.
You’re not alone. According to a survey of 4,000 Americans conducted by Casino.org, we really, really like our barbecues.
In fact, the average respondent says they’re planning to grill at least 9 times in the coming months, and the poll also revealed we spend more than $90 each time we get that grill going — more than $1,400 a year.
In North Dakota, that number jumps to $166.70 per BBQ.
Forty-five percent say they throw barbecues as an excuse to hang out with friends and family, though nearly as many people — 43% — only need a nice day as an excuse to get that grill going.
According to the study, the majority of Americans — 64.6% — say the Fourth of July is their favorite day of the year to barbecue, and while we may seem like a divided country, most Americans agree on an ideal barbecue plate: A hamburger with ketchup, corn on the cob, and potato salad on the side.
And if you’re planning a road trip this summer season, take note: Respondents in Kansas and Montana both tied in a self-rated score for mastery of the barbecue.
Survey questions, methodology and results have not been verified or endorsed by ABC News or The Walt Disney Company.