Ideal Fourth of July Barbecue Plate

Fourth of July festivities are just a few days away, so it’s time to start fantasizing about your IDEAL BARBECUE PLATE.

A poll asked more than 16,000 people how they’d like to divvy up their plates, with both barbeque MAINS and SIDES.

For the mains, BURGERS are #1, with 65% approval. Hot dogs are second, followed by ribs . . . sausages . . . chicken wings . . . pulled pork . . . brisket . . . pork chops . . . turkey burgers . . . and finally, veggie burgers.

As for sides, POTATO SALAD is #1. Corn-on-the-cob is second . . . followed by baked beans . . . watermelon . . . chips . . . mac and cheese . . . coleslaw . . . potato salad . . . garden salad . . . cornbread . . . and “other bread and rolls.”