What Americans Are Buying for Fourth of July Barbecues
We all know Fourth of July cookouts are a summer staple, but what are Americans stocking up on? Grocery delivery service Instacart has ranked the most-purchased items in the lead-up to the Fourth of July. 1. Yellow Corn The demand for yellow corn is up 380% compared to the yearly average. 2. Charcoal Charcoal is essential to any barbecue, with purchases shooting up 222% leading up to Independence Day. 3. Potato Salad The nation's favorite holiday salad, the potato salad, is in third place, skyrocketing 177%. 4. Baby Back Ribs The sauce-drenched meaty chops, baby back ribs, have seen a 170% increase in purchases. 5. Hot Dog Buns It seems the hot dog versus burger debate has been settled, Americans have bought 163% more buns for July 4 than the rest of the year.
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