To spice up summer, go beyond basic burgers and explore these easy, great-tasting ways to take grilling greatness to the next level: When asked about other top toppings, survey respondents say Sriracha, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce and even curry are making their list of flavor enhancers this year. Boomers favor onions more than anyone (26%). When it comes to topping, mustard is still the condiment of choice (42%), particularly for Gen Xers (45%) while ketchup is king among Millennials (43%). One in four women say they typically skip the bun (24%), while younger Millennials are also likely to forgo the bread and may opt for something healthier – like lettuce wraps (7%). And when it comes to buns, while most people eat their brat with a bun (72%), more people are going bun-less this year. Hot products to watch this year include Johnsonville's Firecracker Brats with spicy peppers, Chipotle and Monterey Jack Brats, and Cheddar and Bacon Grillers – gourmet burgers with extra ingredients designed to be a more flavorful alternative to the typical beef burger. "We're seeing grillers getting more adventurous and asking for more variety of flavors and spices. "Summer 2014 is poised to be the Summer of Sausage and we're set to inspire people to turn basic backyard barbecues into sizzling sausage fests," said Johnsonville owner and "Sausage King" Ralph Stayer. Last year, Americans grilled or cooked up $3 billion worth of sausage, with the summer months seeing the most spending. Sausage and brats are on the scene, poised to be the hot grilling trend of 2014. America's favorite grilling occasions are the Fourth of July (77%), Memorial Day (62%) and Labor Day (60%), while the average grill owner uses the grill about three days a week during the height of grilling season ( Memorial Day – Labor Day).
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