The most important thing to do on Memorial Day is honor the memories of those who died serving our country.
Ranking grilled foods, with hot dogs No. 1
Happy Memorial Day!
The second most important thing to do on Memorial Day is grill. So without further ado, here is a definitive ranking of Grilled Stuff, from worst to best, with apologies to my colleague Michael Katz for not including harissa-marinated tofu skewers.
I am anticipating getting yelled at by the internet masses for putting hot dogs first, but this is my blog and I stand by it.
26. Any part of your body by accident
25. Fake burgers
24. Summer squash
23. Lettuces
22. All other vegetables
21. THREE-WAY TIE: eggplant/asparagus/mushrooms
20. Artichokes
19. Scallions
18. Pineapple
17. Stone fruit
16. Catfish
15. Whiting fish
14. All other fish
13. TIE: salmon/tuna
12. Corn on the cob
11. TIE: an avocado/your down payment on a home
10. Pork chops
9. Any bun situation
8. Hamburgers
7. Sausages
6. Chicken
5. Cheap Steaks
4. Cheeseburgers
3. Ribs
2. Slightly less-cheap steaks
1. Hot dogs
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