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Grilling Costs Soar: Budget-Friendly Swaps to Save!
6/16/2025
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- Grocery prices have surged, with summer barbecues now averaging $103 for 10 people, a 41% increase since 2018.
- Chef Grace Vallo recommends four budget-friendly grilling swaps: chicken thighs for breasts, ground turkey or pork for beef, meat and bean burgers, and sausages for steaks.
- These alternatives enhance flavor while helping to lower grilling expenses amid escalating meat prices.
