America’s Barbecue Obsession

What red-blooded American doesn’t love a good barbecue? To many people, there’s nothing better than smokey grilled meat smothered in sauce. This infographic, presented by Grilling With Rich, describes how America’s obsession with barbecue has become an expensive habit. The infographic begins by illustrating what meats are most popular, including hamburgers, steak, hot dogs, and chicken. It then shows how much money is spent each year, per capita, on beef, poultry, and pork. Next, it illustrates how many pounds of each meat Americans consume each year. And finally, the infographic shows the average amount spent on meat per capita in 2002 and 2012.