tailgate recipes

Note from Seth: This post is sponsored by Gridiron Metal Works. Derrick is cool—just try not to think about the fact that shot-blocking centers are Michigan poison and his Boilers have a former hockey player who’s like 7’6”. Also try to think about the fact that Derrick sponsors this article and makes some bad-ass officially licensed grilling and decor products, where “makes” in this sentence actually means “CUTS HIGH-QUALITY STEEL WITH PRECISION LASERS,” so you can do your alma mater proud for years to come. Check out his stuff at gridironmetal.com, and maybe accidentally drop that link where people who buy you holiday gifts are looking.

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This recipe is a 3 for 1 kinda thing. I had a few days off work (Finally) and had some fun with a few turkey breasts. If you can find a local butcher that has boneless turkey breasts or if you can remove them from the whole turkey yourself, you are in good shape. I found these at my local Costco and they were fantastic. Whenever I eat at a BBQ restaurant, I ALWAYS order 2 things. First is brisket (This is where BBQ joints are judged for me) and smoked turkey breast. I know I am in the minority, but there is something about a perfectly smoked turkey breast that hits home with me. Go get yourself a few breasts and make things easy on Turkey day, then have some fun with the leftovers on GAMEDAY. Thanks again Derrick and GRIDIRONMETAL for sponsoring these posts.

INGREDIENTS :

• 2-5 LB Turkey Breast. (Boneless)
• Unsalted Butter
• Kosher Salt and Coarse Ground Pepper (1 part salt & 2 parts pepper)
• Mayo

[After THE JUMP: THANKS.]

Note from Seth: This post is sponsored by Gridiron Metal Works. Now that hoops is starting we’re mad at Derrick again. Shoulda beaten Ohio State, Boilermaker. Still, he makes some bad-ass officially licensed grilling and decor products, where “makes” in this sentence actually means “CUTS HIGH-QUALITY STEEL WITH PRECISION LASERS,” so you can do your alma mater proud for years to come. Check out his stuff at gridironmetal.com, and maybe accidentally drop that link where people who buy you holiday gifts are looking.

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Well, this past week took me to the brink and back with the nail biter on Saturday followed up by the “Kiss my Sister” moment with the Lions. And I’m an only child. Oh well, it did accomplish one thing…..I found a new recipe and gave it a go for the first time. I think you will like this one. If you look for it online, you will see that it’s primarily a CROCKPOT recipe. Of course, I had to modify it just a tad and use one of my grills. This one is fantastic and is a perfect tailgate snack.

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 Chuck roast (3-5 lbs)
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 package of Au Jus Gravy mix
• Worchestishireshteknne Sauce (You know what it is)
• Ranch seasoning packet
• 1 Jar Pepperoncini Peppers
• Havarti Cheese
• Salt and pepper

GLAZE: Melt and mix together.

• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 TBS Brown Sugar
• 2 TBS Worchestishirehjgkejr Sauce
• 1 TBS garlic powder
• 2 TBS Dijon Mustard

[After THE JUMP: Do not skip the juice.]

Note from Seth: This post is sponsored by Gridiron Metal Works. Derrick is a Purdue fan who was like “Man, these refs HATE you guys” in our group text this weekend so Boiler Up! He also makes officially licensed grilling and decor products, where “makes” in this sentence actually means “CUTS HIGH-QUALITY STEEL WITH PRECISION LASERS,” so you can do your alma mater proud for years to come. Check out his stuff at gridironmetal.com, and maybe accidentally drop that link where people who buy you holiday gifts are looking.

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This past week was a tough one. No way around it. The only thing that made Saturday afternoon more tolerable was this Trip Tip sandwich with Horsradish cream sauce on grilled garlic bread. If you love a good steak sammich, give this one a go. Even if you are going low carb, try the meat by itself. Thanks again to Derrick for sending some outstanding products.

INGREDIENTS :

• 2-3 lb Tri Tip Roast (Costso or Sams)
• 1 sweet onion (Sliced Thin)
• Arugula
• French Bread Loaf
• Kosher Salt and Pepper
• Sour Cream
• Prepared Horseradish
• Apple Cider Vinegar

[After THE JUMP: Dry brining talk.]