The Evolution of Barbecue in America

What was the original name given by the Taino people to the practice of slow roasting meat over an open flame?

• Grillade

• Barbacoa

• Churrasco

• Asado

Which American president wrote extensively about barbecue, spelling it in three different ways?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John Adams

What innovation did Ellsworth Ba's Warrior patent that revolutionized barbecue?

• Gas grill

• Charcoal briquettes

• Electric smoker

• Pellet grill

Who invented the spherical grill that became synonymous with backyard barbecues?

• Ellsworth Ba's Warrior

• George Stephan

• Edward G Kingsford

• Henry Ford

What cultural practice did returning servicemen from the South Pacific bring back to influence American backyard grilling?

• Asian hot pot

• Tiki bars and luaus

• Mediterranean feasts

• African braai

Which grill became a household name in the 1950s due to its unique design?

• Kingsford charcoal grill

• Weber kettle

• Coleman military burner

• Charmglow gas grill

What percentage of U.S. adults reportedly grill on the Fourth of July according to a 2020 poll?

• 68%

• 50%

• 80%

• 75%

Which type of grill is most popular among U.S. households today?

• Electric smoker

• Pellet smoker

• Gas grill

• Charcoal grill

What is a common nickname for the Weber kettle due to its appearance?

• Sputnik

• Voyager

• Gemini

• Apollo

Which organization helps organize major barbecue competitions in the U.S.?

• United States Barbecue Federation

• American Grilling Association

• National Barbecue League

• Kansas City Barbecue Society