In the US, barbecue is a traditional part of the July 4th weekend—from simple hot dog cookouts to full-blown, low-and-slow pit BBQ. 

Of course, different regions of the country favor different styles and flavors. To help celebrate the holiday—and possibly feed a family debate or two about ‘the right way’ to barbecue—here’s a breakdown of some popular options, along with a few servings of data about the fine art of outdoor cooking.

Sources:

2020 State of the Barbecue Industry

Statista survey of American consumers, 2020

The National Provisioner 

Our World in Data