May is National BBQ Month
May is National BBQ Month and one our favorite times of the year! While we grill year round, May’s great weather and holiday weekends, including Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, give us plenty of excuses to gather friends and family for a cookout!
The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) took a poll of 1,000 Americans, which revealed that families see grilling and outdoor cooking a way to create a healthier, more flavorful meal with less clean up.
The survey also queried Americans on their top go-to grilling tools. Respondents reported top usage of:
• tongs (77%),
• spatula or brush (65%),
• rubs and marinades (62%),
• skewers (37%), and
• baskets (20%)
While tongs took a strong lead among respondents, here are some of our favorite grilling tools:
LooftLighter – The Looftlighter can ignite charcoal, wood, briquettes and other materials within 60 seconds by blowing hot air. (yes, we’re holding back our hot air jokes)
Collegiate Spatulas – We know college sports fans are passionate about their team so why not show your school spirit while flipping.
Wayne’s Get Grillin’ Rubs – Yes, we’re bias on this one. Wayne’s Get Grillin’ Rubs are a staple in our house. Our most popular rub by far is “Lick the Plate Garlic Butter”! We can hardly keep it in stock.
What are your grilling “must-haves”? Leave a comment here or post to our Facebook or Google+ page.
During National BBQ Month, you may realize it’s time for a new grill and we carry all our favorite premium grill brands and would be happy to talk you through the delicious benefits of each.
During National BBQ Month, we invite you to show off your grilled delicacies on our Facebook, Google+ or Twitter page. We’re highly competitive and we may just award a winner!
Happy Grilling!