The average Fourth of July cookout for 10 people will cost $73.82 this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.
WATCH: Milwaukee shoppers feeling the heat of rising cookout costs
Milwaukee shoppers feeling the heat of rising cookout costs
Proteins are among the biggest price jumps. Two pounds of ground beef costs an average of $14.06, up about 5 percent from last year. Chicken breasts are also up about 3 percent, running about $8 for 2 pounds.
Timothy L. Reynolds, senior meat and seafood merchandiser for Piggly Wiggly, said the burger remains the centerpiece of the holiday spread.
“Mostly 4th of July it’s burgers…. It’s mostly your specialty burger. Everyone has one that they have at home, they like a certain cheese a certain condiment with it. The number one is the burger for the 4th of July,” Reynolds said…