Grilling Season: Top Reasons People Love To Grill
This summer, many people are taking to their grills, enjoying the tradition of outdoor cooking. A recent survey of 2,000 people conducted by Talker Research for the meat brand PERDUE, highlights some of the top reasons people love to grill.
Women are the “unsung hero” of the grill, according to the study.
The survey revealed that 53% of grillers are women, despite what public perception may be. One reason women may not be getting the recognition they deserve, as pointed out by the survey, is that 55% of men and 47% of women believe grilling is a male-dominated activity. However, the majority (53%) also agree that the notion of grilling as male-dominated is outdated, and 77% think grilling should be just as common for women as it is for men.
Also revealed is that nearly half of women said it’s their time to shine at the grill this year (48%). Regardless of who’s behind the grill, 74% believe it’s an art form, with men more likely than women to agree 82% of men, compared to 72% of women.
The survey went beyond the differences between men and women and looked more broadly at how grilling will play a role in households this summer. Results found that 84% of respondents agree that there’s nothing better than a good grilled dinner in the warmer months.
Top reasons people love to grill.
For those who grill often, the top reason they enjoy it is that grilled food is one of their favorite foods (63%). They also like the opportunity to get outside (51%) and said that generally, grilling just puts them in a good mood (42%).
Other reasons mentioned include “It’s a seasonal experience,” “It’s easy,” “It’s a chance to get together with loved ones,” “It makes me feel proud,” and “It’s quick.”
The survey also explored what foods respondents rate as “must haves” when grilling in the summer. Burgers topped the list of “must-have” foods for the grill (72%), followed by hot dogs (60%), with steak rounding out the top three (59%).
Meat stayed popular in the top five, as chicken breast (46%) and ribs (42%) were voted the next two must-have foods for any grilling occasion.
Respondents also recognized chicken as an underrated favorite. When asked what the most underrated proteins were for grilling, fish topped the list (27%) with chicken not far behind (16%).
Take a look at more grilling insights with the complete survey here.
