The hottest BBQ trends of 2025 – Grilling that inspires!
Who says barbecue season starts in January? For true barbecue enthusiasts, there's no break! When the snow crunches outside and the grill heats up, you can feel it: The passion for BBQ burns year-round. With a wink, today we take a look at the upcoming BBQ trends 2025From local innovations to the world's barbecue hotspots, we also highlight fascinating statistics that demonstrate the enormous diversity and popularity of barbecue.
Grilling in numbers: impressive dimensionsGrilling is much more than just a hobby—it's a passion, a science, and a significant economic factor. Did you know, for example:
90% of Germans grill regularly: Barbecues are one of the most popular leisure activities, and even in winter,36% doesn't stop barbecue fans.2 billion euros market value: The market for barbecue equipment and accessories as well as BBQ products in Germany is flourishing and has almost doubled in the last ten years.10-12 hours for a perfect brisket: BBQ lovers invest a lot of time in their art, which is definitely noticeable in the exceptional taste.Over 1,000 BBQ championships worldwideFrom Texas to Argentina to Australia – enthusiastic grill masters everywhere compete in their skills with prize money of up to $50,000.
These figures illustrate: Barbecuing is more than just a weekend activity. It's a global movement that connects cultures and continues to inspire.
Grill inspiration from the world's BBQ strongholdsGrilling is no longer just a local affair – a broader perspective reveals the international diversity of BBQ. It's especially worthwhile to seek inspiration from the pros.
USA: Bigger, Better, BBQ!
In the US, BBQ remains the center of the barbecue world. In 2025, everything here will revolve around the principle “Low & Slow”, but with a twist: Craft BBQSmaller, independent BBQ restaurants emphasize local ingredients, innovative spice blends, and specially selected wood for smoking.
Facts and figures:
Approximately 5 million smokers in German households show how popular the trend of slow cooking has become here too.For a classic Texas style brisket you need 10-12 hours cooking time at temperatures between 110 and 130°C.Tip: Texas-style brisket on oak wood or Nashville hot chicken – hot, spicy and simply irresistible.
South America: Fire and Passion
In countries like Argentina and Brazil, asado, the traditional barbecue over an open fire, is celebrated as a true art form in which patience, fire control and quality come together.
Did you know? For a traditional asado, one often burns up to 100 kilograms of woodto create the ideal embers.
Must-try: Picanha, the famous cut of meat from Brazil, or Argentinian beef ribs with chimichurri – ideal for the fire bowl.
Asia: The taste of fire and umami
Asian BBQ, such as Korean BBQ or Thai-spiced meat, combines intense marinades with sweet and spicy notes and the magic of umami flavor.
Figures: Above 500 different BBQ rubs worldwide illustrate the complexity of grilling – with particularly exciting flavors from Asia.
Australia: Surf & Turf 2.0
In Australia, barbecue continues to evolve into a sophisticated seafood and meat combination, combining marinated seafood with high-quality meat.
Try it: Scallops with mango chili salsa or Australian lamb fresh from the grill.
What barbecue trends will 2025 bring for us at homeSustainability becomes the standard
Sustainable grilling remains on trend. From regional ingredients to reusable stainless steel grill trays to local beechwood – tomorrow's grilling is environmentally conscious.
Live Fire Cooking: Back to the Roots
Cooking over an open flame conveys a primal feeling and is easy to understand, whether in a fire bowl, on a plancha or with a Dutch oven.
Fusion BBQ: Cultures merge
Why not merge different culinary worlds? 2025 will be all about creative experiments, such as Texas brisket with Korean gochujang glaze or grilled vegetables with South American chimichurri.
Desserts from the grill: Sweet temptations
In 2025, sweet barbecue desserts will be very popular, such as grilled pineapple with cinnamon or bananas filled with chocolate and marshmallows – a real treat and a highlight for any gathering.
Conclusion: Your barbecue season 2025, according to your taste
