{"id":5626,"date":"2019-08-28T06:13:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T10:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=5626"},"modified":"2021-11-03T11:57:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T15:57:07","slug":"why-people-grill-the-answer-may-surprise-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/why-people-grill-the-answer-may-surprise-you\/","title":{"rendered":"WHY PEOPLE GRILL?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_5648\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5648\" class=\"wp-image-5648\" style=\"border: 3px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1.jpg\" alt=\"We ask the question why people grill and found the response much different than our expectation. \" width=\"500\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When you ask why people grill we found the answer very interesting!<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"wp-image-5026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/web-audio-button.jpeg\" alt=\"Listen to the audio of this blog\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5626-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHY-DO-PEOPLE-GRILL-THE-ANSWER-MAY-SURPRISE-YOU-FULL-BLOG-AUDIO.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHY-DO-PEOPLE-GRILL-THE-ANSWER-MAY-SURPRISE-YOU-FULL-BLOG-AUDIO.mp3\">https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHY-DO-PEOPLE-GRILL-THE-ANSWER-MAY-SURPRISE-YOU-FULL-BLOG-AUDIO.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not be aware that every year a trade show is held usually in the month of March that is dedicated to all things related to fireplace, stove, heater, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barbecue\">barbecue<\/a>, and outdoor living appliances and accessories.\u00a0 In addition to the trade show, this organization, known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpba.org\/\">HPBA <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpba.org\/\">or <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpba.org\/\">Hearth, Patio &amp; Barbecue Association<\/a><\/strong>, conducts various surveys every couple of years.\u00a0 \u00a0A recent survey was posted asking the question \u201c<em>Why do people grill?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top answer to this survey surprised and THRILLED me!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Why People Grill? &#8211; Most Recent Statistics<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For North America, owning a grill is common.\u00a0 Currently, in the United States, 7 of 10 adults own a grill while in Canada that number increases to 8 of 10.\u00a0 Gas grills remain the most popular (64%) with charcoal units coming in second (44%).\u00a0 When looking at the most popular times of the year to use the grill, holidays, of course, dominate.\u00a0 Memorial Day and 4<sup>th<\/sup> of July are the clear winners for firing up the grill but Father\u2019s Day remains a high demand grilling day as well likely due to this holiday falling right before true summer begins on the North American calendar.\u00a0 Of course, Labor Day is not far behind on the list.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This survey will be conducted again in 2019 with updated numbers likely available by the close of the year.\u00a0 I can\u2019t wait to view them to see current trends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now to the question of \u201c<em>Why do people grill<\/em>?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Why People Grill? &#8211; It\u2019s All About Flavor<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number one reason people stated for grilling is for <strong>flavor<\/strong>!\u00a0 This got me thinking about this answer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What exactly made the flavor difference? Is it that the heat of the grill produced changes in the ingredients used?\u00a0 Was it the charring affect from direct fire of the grill which leads to a distinct taste?\u00a0 Or was it the flavor choices used when grilling with wood like wood chips, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/smoker-wood-chunks-double-and-single-filet\/\">wood chunks<\/a>, and charcoal?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think without adding these follow up questions, it\u2019s very hard to know just what the flavor enhancer is when grilling for these respondents.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, there is no question that it is the introduction of smoke to my outdoor cooking experience.\u00a0 Whether I\u2019m cooking on a gas grill that I\u2019ve included a smoker box of wood chunks, a charcoal grill equipped with hardwood charcoal or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/charwood.html\">charwood<\/a> plus wood chunks, an electric grill I\u2019ve incorporate a micro wood chip product, or my outdoor fireplace that I\u2019ve converted to an <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pit_barbecue\">open pit fire<\/a> using hardwood, I let the tantalizing smoke vapor work with the other ingredients of my foods to bring out the best of all the blended flavors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" class=\"wp-image-5651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charwood-isolateted-piece-150x113.jpg\" alt=\"Smokinlicous Charwood products. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charwood-isolateted-piece-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charwood-isolateted-piece-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charwood-isolateted-piece-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charwood-isolateted-piece-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>#charwood<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct fire or indirect cooking, either way the eating experience of foods cooked grilled, smoked, or by embers is unique and is likely the reason why people from around the world continue to seek out these methods of cooking.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"112\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-5652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Double-filet-112x150.jpg\" alt=\"Smokinlicious Double filet smoking wood chunks \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Double-filet-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Double-filet-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Double-filet-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Double-filet.jpg 1798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Smokinlicious Double filet smoking wood chunks<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I agree with the 72% of North Americans who say they grill for flavor but I\u2019d certainly add that I grill for flavor that is heightened by the addition of the natural plant material known as hardwood which takes my grilling to an umami level that\u2019s hard to beat by any other cooking method.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is your reason for grilling?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments and don\u2019t forget to follow us on all platforms.\u00a0 Providing tips, techniques, recipes, and the science behind the flame and fire to improve your skills with wood-fired cooking! That\u2019s <strong>SmokinLicious\u00ae<\/strong>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SmokinLicious products in this blog:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/charwood.html\">Charwood<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smokinlicious.com\/wood-chunks.html\">Wood Chunks- Double &amp; Single Filet<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smokinlicious.com\/wood-chips.html\">Wood Chips- Grande Sapore\u00ae, Minuto\u00ae, &amp; Piccolo\u00ae<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-5025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/web-chunk-dude-with-glasses-and-reading.jpeg\" alt=\"More related reading on on Why people Grill see our smoking &amp; Grilling tips and technique see our directory on previous blogs!\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>More related reading on on Why people Grill see our smoking &amp; Grilling tips and technique see our directory on previous blogs!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More blogs you might enjoy:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/boost-up-the-flavor-of-your-smoker-box\/\">BOOST UP THE FLAVOR OF YOUR SMOKER BOX!<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/grilling-smoking-questions-answers-that-may-surprise-you\/\">GRILLING &amp; SMOKING QUESTIONS\/ANSWERS THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU!<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/temperature-material-and-time-determine-when-its-called-barbecue\/\">TEMPERATURE, MATERIAL AND TIME DETERMINE WHEN ITS CALLED BARBECUE<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-5024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr-Smoke-for-Blog-Web-page-.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Smoke-\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Dr. Smoke- The answer to Why people grill was a pleasant surprise to our Smokinlicious\u00ae products and the flavour they bring to BBQ foods!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoyed this blog? 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