No matter your favorite sport, team or player, there’s one thing all fans can agree on: Tailgating is the perfect way to spend time with friends before the big game. Whether you go all out with a full spread in a tricked-out truck in the stadium parking lot or plan a smaller gathering around the backyard grill, great food is at the center of every successful game day party.
While packing up the truck for a tailgate party, be sure to bring lots and lots of food. Burgers, frankfurters and sausage are the most popular choices. Don’t forget the buns and condiments. To really impress your friends, toss some juicy steaks onto the grill.
Bring along disposable plates, cups, cutlery and napkins, plus garbage bags and paper towels for easy clean-up. Keep food safety in mind and keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold in coolers. Bring plenty of ice!
If you’re setting up a grill, you’ll need either charcoal or a full gas tank. Remember your lighter, spatula, tongs, meat thermometer and other grilling utensils and cooking supplies.
Also, be prepared for the elements with sunglasses and sunbloack or, if the forecast isn’t so sunny, ponchos and an umbrella. You may want a blanket or two, folding chairs, a table and seat cushions – all in the appropriate team colors, of course.
Kick-off Kabobs, made with Certified Angus Beef top sirloin, are the perfect party finger food. Their mouth-watering flavor will keep the crowd lining up at the grill for more. What’s more, small bites like these won’t fill you up or weigh you down as you cheer on your team.
Kick off the season, too, with delicious Certified Angus Beef Grilled Mini Burgers. These little beauties are simple to prepare, perfectly portable and sure to please even the pickiest palate.
Plus, beef is packed with enough protein and nutrients to prepare both athletes and armchair quarterbacks to tackle the afternoon’s big event.