Unbeatable Food For Tailgating

I know last week I was going to preview some specific recipes from various teams/regions across the United States, but instead I thought it would be amusing to take a glimpse at what the main course of your typical tailgater eats. Since I already discussed cooking methods, it is about time to put something on those grills to cook. Eventually, I am going to post about some delectable treats that are exclusive recipes from true tailgating fans.

The dominant component in one’s tailgating repertoire is really a trio of cuisine: hamburgers or cheeseburgers if you prefer, hotdogs, and bratwurst (hopefully boiled in beer prior to its grilling). You cannot go wrong grilling out one of these three if not all for your party to enjoy. It will probably cost you the least amount of money compared to other grilling items, and nobody is going to turn one down. Grilled potatoes are something easy to accompany your main ingredient by simply slicing quarter-inch pieces and wrapping them in tin-foil with butter and other seasonings. These are crowd pleasers every time and it is simple, so that is really the best part.

On the higher end, you could be looking at some grilled rib-eye steaks, filet mignon, or whatever cut of meat you like. The wallet might be a little lighter, but if you compare it what you pay for the food and drinks inside it is still a steal. Not to mention, the humongous difference in taste and quality. If you wanted to save a couple extra dollars shish kebabs would be a great alternative to a full steak. Same great flavor but you can reduce the amount of meat you would need, and mix in some hearty veggies such as cherry tomatoes (the tiny ones), some green and red peppers, and also tiny onions. Chicken is also a definite substitute for any steak, but just as a reminder be sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly.

Other ideas I have seen and eaten were breakfast tacos made with side burners on gas grills (so there are other good things about gas grills). Again, I like to keep it fairly simple with some eggs, potatoes (basically hash browns), cheese, chorizo (awesome for breakfast tacos), and a few vegetables. Finally, I also believe chilis and salads are big for side dishes because of their simplistic preparation and easy transportation. Later I will go further into detail about one specific dish.

Leave your questions or comments about what you feel is a great tailgating dish, and I will try to respond with some other recipes that you request.