Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When it Comes to Grilling

84% of Americans say they'd grill more if they had more opportunities to...

July is National Grilling Month and according to a new report, the average American enjoys 13 “grill days” per year.

84% of Americans say they’d grill more if they had more opportunities to…although 49% say they aren’t 100% comfortable at the grill. The top fears include: grilling chicken, dropping meat through the grates, running out of propane, and cooking things evenly.

Also: people ranked the biggest “grilling sins.” Here are the top five: touching another person’s grill without permission. Not allowing the meat to rest before serving. Opening the lid unnecessarily. “Backseat grilling.” Which is when someone hangs out in the background with plenty of opinions on what the griller should be doing. Finally, pressing down on a burger with a spatula.