(StatePoint) Playing with fire has never been hotter when it comes to flavor and summer grilling. A new grilling trend report, released by the McCormick brand, spotlights three red-hot trends centering on new ways grillers are layering flavors, expanding the sizzle beyond steak, and taking advantage of the transformation of appliances.
“Above all, flavor complexity will become the new standard in grilling with global flavor layering, and grillers are continuing to delve beyond meat, poultry and fish with barbecued vegetables and sweet ingredients,” says Jordan Carfagno, Executive Chef at McCormick, which distributes herbs, spices, seasonings and condiments globally. “New technology is also powering our prediction that smart, modular grills will redefine when and where consumers grill.”
Here are the top findings from Fire & Flavor 2026 Grilling Trends issued by McCormick, along with their recipe for Double Stacked Smashed Cheeseburgers.
