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Tailgating is, in essence, an art. It’s not just about blacking out on Fireball by 11am, it’s about getting up in the early hours of the dark and cold to prep your grills and black and gold. It’s about cornhole, icy cold drinks and lots of Renegade. It’s like Christmas morning every Sunday home game. You can’t sleep, you get all your goodies and presents ready the night before and you (attempt) to go to bed early and sober so you can wake up refreshed and ready to take on the tailgate.
There are a lot of details that go into planning one, but sometimes you just need a few staples, that, alas, I have highlighted for you here below. Grab these four and you’re ready for kickoff.
Mr. & Mrs. T Original Bloody Mary Mix
Let’s just be honest, if you’re from Pittsburgh or root for the black and gold or heck, even KNOW someone from da burgh, chances are, you’ve woken up less than sober for a football game on Sunday morning. Bloody Mary’s were created for yinzers specifically. It’s the best way to “get back in the game.” Every born and bred Pittsburgher has this in their pantry, because – well, hangovers.
We love bloody’s and no one makes them easier and tastier than Mr & Mrs T Bloody Mary Mix. It’s just too bad tomatoes don’t come in black and yellow as well. Ok – well, maybe we could get a yellow tomato mix? Just a thought Mr & Mrs T!
Legal, Brazil’s Original Hot Sauce
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a necessity for every tailgate. I literally never watched a football game without in the 15211 zip code. It’s followed me to NYC and while we may make some tweaks to the ingredient list, it’s still always how we spice up the pre-game. Legal, Brazil’s Original Hot Sauce brings that kick in the pants that you need for second quarter. It’s made with the mystical Malagueta pepper that was said to be good luck – where they found it growing, they would find gold. I like anything black and “gold” so this hot sauce is perfect for the heat factor. PS did I mention it’s gluten-free and VEGAN.
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RAGU Simply Roasted Garlic Sauce
Let’s go back to the basics here, it is Pittsburgh we’re talking about. We don’t do fancy – we do authentic. And nothing is more than Ragu – that’s been around for 80 years! This new Simply Roasted Garlic Sauce is the easiest way (and just how mom would make it!) to make your “meatless” meatballs pop with flavor in the good old crockpot. Plus, RAGU sauces contain no added sugar. That’s the extra point you need to win. Want some more recipes? Check these out.
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Buffalo Ranch Ridges from popchips
I’ve mentioned popchips before because – well, they’re amazing. They aren’t as greasy and heavy as usual potato chips, and they have the best flavors, ahem, like Buffalo Ranch Ridges. Which, I mean, is great for dipping in ranch just like carrots. Plus, they travel well so they don’t turn into crumbs when you get parked for your tailgate.
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