In a very unscientific poll, InMaricopa asked “What is your favorite meal to throw on the barbecue for the Fourth of July?”
Here are the results.
| Choice | Votes % | Rank |
| Hamburgers | 29.33% | 1 |
| Steak | 26.67% | 2 |
| Ribs | 16.00% | 3 |
| Hot dogs | 10.67% | 4 |
| Vegetables | 5.33% | 5 |
| Brisket | 5.33% | 5 |
| Other | 4.00% | 7 |
| Pork tenderloin | 1.33% | 8 |
| Chicken | 1.33% | 8 |
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