Are You Ready for Tailgating Season?
Special to The Truth
Firing up the grill is a year-round pastime for many,
especially in fall, when tailgating takes over stadium
parking lots nationwide.
Grilling for a tailgate crowd can be just as high stakes as
the game itself,” says The Pit Crew of Pit Boss Grills.
“Being prepared sets you up for an easy victory on the grill
and in the lot.”
Whether it’s your first time hosting a parking lot party, or
you just want to master your technique, use these tips from
the experts at Pit Boss to keep your favorite football fans
fed:
• Bring more than you think you’ll need. Once you’re parked,
you’re there to stay. Be sure to have more supplies --
particularly fuel -- than you think you’ll need, so there
are no surprises.
• Do the prep work before you go. Doctoring your food can be
tricky in the heat of the moment. Cut out the onsite prep
and go for surefire flavor by pre-seasoning and
pre-marinating your meats.
• Use a portable grill. When it comes to grill choice, it’s
all about efficiency. You want to be able to start feeding
friends and family quickly after staking out space and pack
it all up just in time for kick-off. With fast set-up and no
messy cleanup, a portable wood pellet grill, like the Pit
Boss Tailgater, gives bold, smoky-hardwood flavor, and makes
a solid choice for tailgates, camping trips, picnics or any
outdoor adventure.
• Satisfy all taste buds. Bring an assortment of barbecuing
and dipping sauces. From sweet and spicy to tangy and mild,
everyone wins with a little of what they want.
• Kick back. Just because you’re manning the grill doesn’t
mean you can’t kick back and enjoy the party. Use a remote
thermometer to monitor your food while you step away from
the cooking site. This is especially helpful to prevent
babysitting or lifting the lid when doing slower cooked
meats, like ribs and pork shoulder.
• Keep your crowd full. Food is the best part of tailgating.
Keep your crowd full with lots of finger foods like burgers,
dogs, homemade chips and dips, or this recipe for Sticky
Bourbon Chicken Wings:
Ingredients:
• 20 chicken wings, patted dry
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Pit Boss Sweet Rib Rub Seasoning
Instructions:
The day or morning before the game, create you marinade by
combining the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, apple cider
vinegar, bourbon, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Sweet
Rib Rub in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.
Next, add the chicken wings to the marinade and toss them
until they are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and
refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
When it’s time to cook, fire up your wood pellet grill and
set the temperature to 350 degrees F. If using a gas or
charcoal grill, set it up for medium heat.
Let the marinade drip off the chicken wings, and place them
directly on the grill grates to cook for 10 minutes. Turn
them over and grill for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until
the skin is crispy and dark golden brown. Remove the chicken
wings from the grill and enjoy them while they’re nice and
hot! For an extra kick of flavor, set aside some of your
marinade before adding the chicken to coat the wings with
later as a finishing sauce.
More tailgating grilling recipes and ideas can be found by
visiting pitboss-grills.com/recipes.
With the right tools on hand and a bit of prep, you’re ready
to become a master tailgater this season.
Courtesy StatePoint
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