The Belgian's favorite BBQ meat is… sausage
We had to wait a long time, but now it's finally here: summer is here and that heralds the start of the barbecue season. VLAM asked a thousand Belgians what they like to put on their grill. Sausage turns out to be the most popular barbecue preparation, followed by brochettes, bacon and steak.
71% of Belgians believe that barbecuing is a tradition that should not be lost. This is evident from research by VLAM. On average, Belgians sit around the barbecue ten times a year, both at home with the family and elsewhere (with family, friends, events, etc.). More than half of Belgians (54%) start to get the itch to barbecue as soon as the weather is nice.
Preferably meat on the grill
For 53% of barbecue-loving Belgians, meat is indispensable on the grill. Furthermore, 25% really like meat at a barbecue and 15% prefer it. For only 7%, meat is not necessary. The products that most often end up on the barbecue are mainly sausages (34%), brochettes (21%), bacon (16%) and steak (16%). Spare ribs (15%) and fish (14%) are also popular.
Vegetables & potatoes as side dishes
A barbecue also includes vegetables (both in salads and grilled), we find: for 32% of respondents they are indispensable, 37% would like them very much and 23% would prefer them as well. For only 8% of Belgians vegetables are not necessary. Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and carrots are the favourite cold vegetables of the Belgian. Bell pepper, aubergine, courgette, onion, mushrooms and corn are the vegetables that are most often put on the grill.
Who says barbecue, also says potatoes. 90% of Belgians prefer potatoes at a barbecue, of which 25% even find them indispensable. Consumers like them both warm (grilled or baked on the barbecue) and cold (in a potato salad).
Finally, Belgians serve various drinks at a barbecue. Wine (red, white and rosé) appears to be the biggest favourite, followed by water, soft drinks and beer.
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