Game Day Entertaining
Alabama & Auburn Tailgating
Mash The Competition
Kick-off the season with a bang & offer a Game Day Hard Lemonade Stand. Vanilla scented, strawberry & blueberry infused homestyle lemonade spiked with Bama born & bred Tiger’s Sweat… Fans from both sides will be in the line up for a nip.
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Saturday, September 12, 2015
10 am
featuring
Fan Fare Favorite Recipes
Cooking & Pre-Game Planning Tips & How To’s
Game Day Entertaining Ideas
Tailgating Style Tips
Big Laughs & Loads Of Fun
The Menu
Smoky Pork Sliders
Blueberry-Thyme Barbecue Sauce
Game Day Hard Lemonade Stand
Crimson & White Lightening Lemonade Smash
Orange & Blueberry Lemonade Punch
Chips
Smoky Pork Sliders With Blueberry-Thyme Barbecue Sauce
makes 8 servings
3 Tbsp dark brown sugar
4 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp chili powder
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 lemon, cut in half
2 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed
Brioche Rolls
Blueberry-Thyme Barbecue Sauce
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine the brown sugar, the salt, the chili powder, the thyme, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the black pepper & the red pepper in a small bowl. Squeeze the lemon over the pork tenderloins. Rub the spice mixture over the pork. Place the pork on a lightly greased rack over a half sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Bake 20 minutes or until the thickest portion registers 155 degrees. Remove from the oven & let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the slider buns in half. Layer the buns with the sliced pork & serve with Blueberry-Thyme Barbecue Sauce.
Grilling Instructions
Preheat the grill to Medium-High heat, about 350 to 400 degrees. Grill for 20 minutes, turning halfway through the grilling time or until the pork registers 155 degrees. Proceed with the recipe as directed.
Blueberry-Thyme Barbecue Sauce
makes 2 cups
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 {18-oz} bottle barbecue sauce
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
Combine the blueberries & the orange juice in a 2-qt sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat & simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press the berries with a wooden spoon to help release the juice. Stir the barbecue sauce & the fresh thyme into the blueberry mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low & cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Serve with grilled meats. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up 1 week.
Crimson & White Lightning Lemonade Smash
makes 1 cocktail
The Basic Fundamentals
Prepare a large batch of cocktails a day ahead of time to making serving a breeze.
5 fresh raspberries
1 fresh strawberry, quartered
1 Tbsp Vanilla Bean Syrup
Ice
6-oz Vanilla Bean-Strawberry Lemonade
1.5-oz Alabama moonshine
Sparkling water
Garnish: Lemon slices
Muddle the raspberries & the strawberry with the Vanilla Bean Syrup in a glass & fill 3/4 full with ice. Add the Vanilla Bean-Strawberry Lemonade & the moonshine. Top with sparkling water. Garnish, if desired. Stir well before serving.
The Extra Point
Serve the cocktail with barbecue classics in the summertime.
Vanilla Bean-Strawberry Lemonade
makes 10 servings
Run The Option
Raspberries may be substituted for an equally tasty beverage.
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 3/4 cups Vanilla Bean Syrup, divided
4 cups ice
4 cups water
1 pt strawberries, rinsed & hulled
Stir together the lemon juice & 1 1/2 cups Vanilla Bean Syrup in a pitcher. Add the ice & the water, stirring to combine. Quarter the strawberries. Place the blender jar on the base of the Hamilton Beach Wave-Action Blender. Add the strawberries & the remaining 1/4 cup Vanilla Bean Syrup. Place the lid onto the blender jar base. Press the puree/icy drink button & blend for 15 seconds. Stop the blender. Use the stir spoon to break up the strawberries a bit. Press the puree/icy drink button. Blend for 30 seconds or until the strawberries are smooth. Stop the blender.
Pour the strawberry mixture into a chinois with small holes, pushing the mixture through with a pestle or wooden spoon. Discard the pulp & the seeds. Pour the strawberry liquid into the the lemonade. Stir well & serve over ice with lemon slices. Add additional water or Vanilla Bean Syrup to suit your own taste.
The Extra Point
Serve the beverage in place of punch for showers & birthday get togethers.
Orange & Blueberry Lemonade Punch
makes 1 cocktail
2 Tbsp Orange & Blueberry “Mash”
1 Tbsp Vanilla Bean Syrup
Ice
6-oz Vanilla Bean Lemonade
1.5-oz Alabama moonshine
Sparkling water
Lemon slices
Muddle the Orange & Blueberry “Mash” with the Vanilla Bean Syrup in a mason jar. Fill the jar 3/4 with ice. Add the Vanilla Bean Lemonade & the moonshine. Top with sparkling water & lemon slices. Stir well before serving.
Orange & Blueberry “Mash”
makes about 2 1/2 cups
2 pts fresh blueberries
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Combine the blueberries & the orange juice in a 3-qt saucepan. Bring to a boil over Medium-High heat, stirring on occasion. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat & let stand for 30 minutes. Refrigerate up to 5 days. Use as directed.
FROM THE SOUTHERN HOSTESS OF BUTTERMILK LIPSTICK
{helpful advice}
How To Pull Off A Lemonade Cocktail Bar
Custom cocktails are a lovely way to welcome guests into your home on game day. Follow my tips on how to pull it off.
The Technique
Tailgating At Home
Extra large beverage jars with spouts are the way to go to contain the Vanilla Bean-Strawberry Lemonade. Increase the recipe 2 or 3 times in order to serve an even bigger crowd. Pour the Vanilla Bean Syrup into a glass bottle with a clamp. Oil & vinegar bottles also work well as they already have a handy pour spout attached. Fill a beverage tub with ice. Nestle the Vanilla Bean Syrup & the bottle of moonshine in the ice for extra cool cocktails. Add in smaller bottles of sparkling water to keep the fizz fresh. Have a smaller ice bucket with a metal scoop handy for fresh ice to go into the cocktails. Organize mason jars on trays so guests can help themselves. Offer raspberries & lemons for the cocktails in small bowls.
Tailgating On The Go
Premix the cocktail & transport in recycled milk containers. Add to your icy cooler & be on your way. Paper napkins & acrylic cups in team colors add a bit of school spirit. Pour into a pretty pitcher once you arrive to your tailgate tent for an easy presentation. Have a small cooler filled with fresh ice for guests to add to their glasses. We’ve got spirit yes we do… here’s why. Follow my tips & pull it off at your tailgating social.
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The Tune
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