Summer BBQ Picks

Nothing says “summer” like a backyard bbq with family and friends! With the 4th of July coming up and summer heat in full swing, we wanted to share some of our top picks for barbecue essentials. Below you will find some of our favorite products that are Trash Panda approved!

Burgers and Dogs

Some may argue that the perfect burger or hot dog are the staple of a good barbecue. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for your protein:

Whole Foods uncured grass-fed beef hot dogs

Teton Waters Ranch Uncured Kielbasa Sausage Made with Beef

Amy's California Veggie Burgers

Butterball Turkey Burger Patties

Buns

There are lots of sneaky ingredients hiding in packaged bread products. Look out for soybean oil, canola oil, preservatives such as calcium propionate, and sugar. Below are some of our favorite options!

Ezekiel Sprouted Wheat Hot Dog Buns

Rudi's Organic White Hamburger Buns

Condiments

Condiments are another one of those foods where unhealthy ingredients often sneak in. Be on the lookout for lots of sugar (often in the form of high-fructose corn syrup), natural flavors, and sodium. Ideally, a serving of sauce would have less than eight grams of sugar and less than 10 percent of the daily value of sodium (230 milligrams). We really like the Noble Made sauces, and Primal Kitchen condiments as a great alternative.

Noble Made Classic BBQ Sauce

Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup

Primal Kitchen Organic Spicy Brown Mustard

Barbecues are one of the best parts of summer, so get out there and celebrate the beautiful weather with some of your favorite foods on the grill. Throw these items in your cart when you shop to take the guesswork out of it, or bring the Trash Panda App with you to fact check your options. Visit us on Instagram to show us your #TrashPandaApproved finds!