Who Does the Grilling?

Few things are as all-American as a summer time barbecue party, complete with cold drinks and grilled meat and veggies. While men still dominate backyard cooking, 30 percent of grilling duties are shared by both husband and wife. Still men wield the the tongs 48 percent of the time.

In 2019, about 1.36 billion U.S. dollars worth of grills and barbecues were sold in the United States, up from 1.21 billion dollars in 2009. Flavor is a reason most Americans cite for grilling their food, as the caramelization of food brought by the flames improves the taste.