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Gochujang and jerk are taking over the American backyard grill, and nobody’s complaining
Gochujang glazes and Caribbean jerk rubs are becoming popular additions to American backyard grills without replacing traditional flavors like hickory smoke and hot sauce.
Korean-Inspired flavors and Caribbean jerk are key global influences in the 2026 BBQ trends, complementing classic American grill items.
Traditional backyard staples like burgers and hot dogs remain central to grilling even as new global flavors like gochujang-glazed chicken and jerk-rubbed ribs are introduced.
More than half of premium grill owners actively seek new recipes, encouraging adventurous use of global flavors on the grill.