{"id":124,"date":"2013-10-21T14:49:49","date_gmt":"2013-10-21T14:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patiopads.com\/blog\/?p=124"},"modified":"2019-02-20T11:31:16","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T15:31:16","slug":"rise-in-outdoor-thanksgiving-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patiopads.com\/blog\/rise-in-outdoor-thanksgiving-cooking\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey Reports Rise in Outdoor Thanksgiving Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"turkey\"Increased use of grills and smokers in turkey preparation<\/h3>\n

From Casual Living, 11\/20\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n

They call it Turkey Day for good reason. According to the latest numbers released by the National Turkey Federation, an estimated 46 million turkeys will be served up for dinner when Americans sit down at tables across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving on Nov. 28.<\/p>\n

And while these whopping numbers show turkey continues to be America\u2019s favorite Thanksgiving dish, the way they prepare it has changed in recent years.<\/p>\n

More than half of consumers \u2013 53% \u2013 said they plan to cook their turkey outdoors on grills, barbecues or smokers this year, according to a survey by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA). The same survey also indicated 21% planned to cook their vegetables outdoors and 12% will prepare their appetizers outside.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe popularity of cooking outdoors has been growing steadily as the equipment has been improved through innovation and technology,\u201d said Steve Schroeter, senior VP of sales and marketing at Napoleon Gourmet Grills. \u201cThe state-of-the-art appliances we sell (allow) all people who love the outdoor cooking experience to whip up their entire Thanksgiving feast on the grill, if they choose.\u201d<\/p>\n

Napoleon has served up several tips for those planning to prepare their bird on a grill:<\/p>\n