The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association released their 2009 State of the Barbecue Industry Reportrecently. The report was compiled by soliciting responses from over 29,000 people. There are some really interesting factoids in the report. Here's a few I really liked:
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Dry meat rubs are popular among consumers. In fact, dry rub usage has increased among gas grill owners to 59 percent in 2007, from 21 percent in 2003.
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The male head (52 percent) normally makes the decision to cook, lights (65 percent) and cooks (59 percent) on the charcoal/wood grills.
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Four in 10 consumers who cook on a charcoal grill (39 percent) normally use barbecue sauce to add flavor to their dishes. Most popular flavors include hickory (65 percent), mesquite (49 percent) and honey (49 percent).
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And my favorite - Whether male or female, the primary grillers in the majority of households considers themselves to be average or above in terms of cooking skills.
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