The
blare of marching bands ... a sea of bright team colors ...
crashing helmets and roaring crowds ... it's time for football!
And it's also time to join thousands of fans in another fall
tradition - tailgating.
If you're ready to kick off your tailgating season, why not
try a new twist in the menu with exciting Cajun flavors? Cajun
doesn't always mean hot - although you can experiment and
make it as eye-watering as you like. Cajun cooking is really
all about bold and tasty flavors: zesty marinades, tangy rubs
and sassy sauces that make it easy to take your ordinary tailgate
menu and kick it up a notch or two.
The recipes here will help you give traditional ribs, wings,
burgers and corn a winning Cajun makeover. And when you wrap
your taste buds around these lively flavors, you'll have more
than a game to cheer about.
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Red
Dot Ribs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 to 4 hours
Yield: 3 servings
1 rack baby back ribs
2 tablespoons Cajun Shake
3 tablespoons Original Louisiana Hot Sauce
1 cup Cajun Injector BBQ Mesquite Marinade
Prepare
grill for indirect cooking by putting charcoal on one side
of grill. If using gas grill, heat one burner on high. Remove
baby back ribs from package and allow to breathe for 5 minutes.
Pat with paper towels and generously apply Cajun Shake and
Louisiana Hot Sauce to both sides of ribs. Sear ribs on
both sides. Remove from grill and wrap tightly in foil.
Return ribs to grill and cook for 2 hours over indirect
heat. (If you want the ribs falling off the bone, cook an
additional 2 hours.) Once ribs are cooked, remove from foil,
place them back on the grill, and baste with BBQ Mesquite
marinade. Once marinade is hot, remove ribs, slice and serve.
Creole
Garlic Corn
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
1/2 cup diced ham
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
2 (15.25-ounce) cans whole kernel corn (with juice)
1/2 cup Cajun Injector Creole Garlic Marinade
In
sauce pot, sauté ham, onions, and bell pepper until vegetables
are wilted. Add corn, and marinade. Bring to boil lower
heat and simmer 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
Wildly
Wicked Buffalo Wings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Yield: 1 pound chicken wings, separated & tips removed
3 tablespoons Cajun Shake
2 tablespoons Original Louisiana Hot Sauce
1 cup
Louisiana Wildly Wicked Wing Sauce Season chicken pieces
with Cajun shake and Louisiana hot sauce. Cook on charcoal
or gas grill 20 to 30 minutes. Remove wings from grill and
toss in wing sauce to coat evenly. For a less spicy wing,
cut the sauce with some melted butter.
Honey
Bacon BBQ Burgers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 (8-ounce) precooked burgers
3 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1 (16-ounce) jar Cajun Injector Honey Bacon
BBQ Marinade
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun Shake
2 teaspoons garlic powder
In
large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well
by hand. Portion meat into 8 (8-ounce) patties and cook
on charcoal or gas grill 20 to 30 minutes.
Tailgating Tips
-Line a basket with a bandana or towel
in your team colors and fill it with buns, rolls, cookies
or brownies.
-Wrap casseroles or hot dishes with aluminum foil; cover with
newspaper or towels to keep food warmer longer.
-Take a radio so you won't miss a minute of the pre-game show.
-Bring enough chairs and blankets for everyone.
-Dress in layers so you're prepared for the changing weather.
-Be respectful of your tailgating area and cleanup afterwards.
Bring paper towels and trash bags.
(Tailgating
Tips)
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