Rockford grillers should save significant cash this weekend

Don’t doubt how many people like to barbecue. According to The Propane Guys, 75% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, 11% of grill owners have used one to …

Don’t doubt how many people like to barbecue. According to The Propane Guys, 75% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, 11% of grill owners have used one to prepare breakfast once a year and a whopping 33% even grill when it’s below freezing.

by: Blake Dietz

Posted: May 26, 2023 / 04:17 PM CDT

Updated: May 26, 2023 / 04:17 PM CDT

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — July 4th might be the king of grilling season, but Memorial Day gets everything started.

With the holiday weekend kicking off Saturday, Rockford shoppers who are stocking up for their barbecue feasts may be in for a pleasant surprise at checkout, according to our study.

Below is the 2022 cost of popular barbecue items in Illinois, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the cheapest cost of these items at Walmart’s Rockford Supercenter as of May 26th.

Hamburger buns (2 packages of 8) – $3.12 / $2.76

Hot dog buns (2 packages of 8) – $3.12 / $2.76

3 lbs ground beef (for at least ten 4 oz burgers) – $15.48 / $14.88

Hotdogs (2 packages of 8) – $5.60 / $2.96

Potato salad (2 lbs) – $7.98 / $5.95

TOTAL: $50.58 / $42.54

Ketchup & mustard – $1.99 / $2.16

Onion (1 lb)- $1.29 / $0.98

American cheese (1 lb) – $3.83 / $5.28

Tomatoes (1 lb) – $1.90 / $1.79

Lettuce (1 lb) – $2.99 / $2.97

Baked beans (32 oz) – $3.28 $2.40