Fun Barbeque Facts

Did you know that the word 'barbecue' has its roots in the Native American language?
The word barbeque comes from the Native American word "barbacoa," a framework of green sticks used to skewer food to be cooked over a fire, a method used by the Spaniards. Some speculate that the word comes from the French word "barb a queue," roughly translated "from head to tail."

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Did you know the first barbecue was most likely hosted by Prometheus?
Prometheus is the mythical figure who stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. Theoretically, this makes him the first one to have had the power to throw a barbeque. One of the first known grills was found in 5000 B.C. at Knossos, on the Greek isle of Crete, where King Minos ruled.

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A recent survey conducted by the Barbecue Industry Association revealed that:

• About three quarters of all U.S. households own a grill.
• Grill ownership is highest among younger, larger, higher income families who live in houses.
• Female heads of households (57%) are more likely to make the decision to barbeque and select the menu.
• Male heads of household (61%) are more likely to do the cooking.
• Fifty-eight percent (58%) of grill owners own a charcoal grill.
• Fifty-nine percent (59%) of grill owners own a gas grill.
• Barbequers use their grills an average of five times per month.
• Fifty-two percent (52%) of all grills are used year-round.
• Use of aromatic smoking woods has increased 75% since 1983.

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