Summer Grilling Facts

A few interesting facts and statistics on this quintessentially American pastime TOP LOIN MOST POPULAR SUMMER GRILLING CUTS OF MEAT (CONSUMED IN THE US) RIBEYE (BONELESS) 97.9 million Ibs. 85.3 million Ibs. RIBEYE (BONE-IN) 61.0 million Ibs. BEEF (Bos primigenius) Top grilling season cuts, 02 2012-01 2013, retail, beefretail.org CHOP (8ONELESS)201.4 million Ibs SPARE RIBS 118.5 million Ibs. CHOP (BONE-IN) 117.3 million Ibs. PORK (Sus domesticus) Top fresh pork cuts, 02 2012-01 2013, retail, porkretail.org BBQ From Spanish barbacoa, taken from the Taino Indian word barbakoa (“framework of sticks"), the raised wooden structure they used to either sleep on or cure meat. Spanish explorers encountered this way of preparing meat in the New World. barbeque (bar-beh-cue) GLOBAL VARIANTS Grilling might seem like a very American practice, but it's actually a popular way to cook meat all over the world. It is often a communal affair which brings families and neighborhoods closer. Middle East Kebabs, or skewered and grilled meat, are popular in much of the Middle Fast. The use of beef and lamb are common, though there are many re- gional variations. The meat is often marinated in lemon juice or yogurt to tenderize it. Southern Africa Various types of meat are grilled over an open flame in a method known as braai; boerewors (sausage), sosaties (kebabs), steaks, typically of beef or wild game, such as antelope, are common. A side of pap (thickened corn porridge) is always served. Latin America Churrasco is a popular way of preparing meat, particlarly beef, in Latin American countries. It originates with the gauchos, or cowboys, who used to grill skewered meat over fires. North America There are many regional variants of BBQ in the US particularly in the South. The use of pork is most common, though in areas that thrive on ranching, such as Texas, beef is more popular due to its availability. Polynesia In many Polynesian cultures, earth ovens are used to cook up whole pigs during gatherings. A hole is dug in the ground and a fire started, then meat is placed inside- among the smouldering coals. East Asia The Chinese term for roast pork, char siu, means "fork roast," referring to its traditional method of cooking, wherein meat is skewered with long forks and roasted over an open fire. ...So, what's not to love? ĐANGERS Every summer, there are quite a few barbeque-related injuries in the US. Keep these stats in mind the next time you grill, and always be careful. Annually, grill accidents cause: Between 2006 and 2010, US 16,600 injuriés fire departments responded to 8,600 home and outdoor fires involving grills. $75M in property damage http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_variations_of_barbecue http://www.nfpa.org/ propoint IGRAPHICS