The #1 Food You Should Never Bring to a Summer Barbecue — Eat This Not That

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Introduction

Summer barbecues are a great way to get together with friends and family and enjoy some delicious food. However, there are certain foods that you should avoid bringing to a summer barbecue. Eating the wrong food can lead to food poisoning, spoilage, and other health risks. In this article, we will discuss the #1 food you should never bring to a summer barbecue – Eat This Not That. We will discuss why this food is so dangerous and provide some tips on what to bring instead.

The #1 Food You Should Never Bring to a Summer Barbecue — Eat This Not That

Summer barbecues are a great way to get together with friends and family and enjoy some delicious food. But there is one food that you should never bring to a summer barbecue: mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is a condiment that can easily spoil in the heat, and it can also be a breeding ground for bacteria. So if you want to keep your summer barbecue safe and enjoyable, leave the mayonnaise off the menu.

Mayonnaise is made from eggs, oil, and vinegar, and it can quickly spoil in the heat. If it’s left out in the sun for too long, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria. This can lead to food poisoning, which can be very dangerous. So it’s best to avoid bringing mayonnaise to a summer barbecue.

If you’re looking for a condiment to bring to your summer barbecue, try something like mustard or ketchup. These condiments are much less likely to spoil in the heat, and they won’t be a breeding ground for bacteria. Plus, they’re much more flavorful than mayonnaise, so your guests will be sure to enjoy them.

So if you’re planning a summer barbecue, make sure to leave the mayonnaise off the menu. It’s not worth the risk of food poisoning, and there are plenty of other condiments that are much more flavorful and safer to bring.

Summer is officially here, meaning warm days, weekend vacations, and of course, backyard barbecues. However, there’s a difference between simply making a dish for a summer gathering and making a dish people actually want to eat.

That’s why YouGov polled over 16,000 Americans to determine which foods they’re eager to encounter at a summer get-together and which ones they avoid at all costs.

Before you make yourself persona non grata at another summer hangout, read on to discover the most to least popular barbecue food in America—including the #1 worst food to never bring to a BBQ. And if you’re looking for some simple meals to make tonight, check out the 100 Easiest Recipes You Can Make.

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 65%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 62%

corn on the cob
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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 55%

baked beans
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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 52%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 49%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%

potato chips
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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 48%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 41%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 41%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 37%

pasta salad
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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 36%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 34%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 32%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 29%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 27%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 27%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 21%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 16%

turkey burgers
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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 11%

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Respondents who said it was their favorite: 9%

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Sarah Crow

Sarah Crow is a senior editor at Eat This, Not That!, where she focuses on celebrity news and health coverage. Read more