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Tailgating Essentials: Playoff Edition
Playoff season means the stakes—and the grills—are heating up. Cold weather and big games call for the kind of setup that keeps the party going no matter the score. From sturdy coolers and prep stations to the small touches that make game day easier, these tailgating essentials are built for the long haul of playoff season.
Crackerology – Adding Some tasty Crunch to Your Tailgating Adventures!
Crackerology snack kits are a perfect addition to any tailgate or backyard barbecue. Want to spice up your spread? Try the Jalapeño Chipotle kit. Need a little sweet treat after the perfect brisket? You can’t go wrong with Lemon Blueberry or Sweet S’mores. Full size appetizer kits make 24 of the most mouth watering snacks with almost no prep time. Everything you need it already in the box, and it’s all shelf stable. So, you can always keep some on hand. These are a must have for the backyard, the ballgame, the hiking trail or for those nights in when you simply want something easy before the movie starts.
Grillfighter Grill Brush
Post-game Clean-up Just Got Easier!
Grill smarter, not harder with the all-in-one GrillFighter Chainmail Brush; born from years of tinkering to create the ultimate BBQ cleaner
Featuring four powerful methods: welded, square-edged chainmail backed by a non-absorbing silicone sponge for contour cleaning, steam cleaning with the included Grill Cauldron, a serrated scraper plow for lifting off tough grime and the Grill Pincer for clearing gunk from the bottom of the grill bars. Extremely durable, nothing to replace. Cleans up in the dishwasher. The Combo also includes the realistic Apron of Armor for mess-free BBQing.
Drip EZ; The Grilling Gamechanger
Drip EZ’s signature Prep Tubs are a kitchen and grilling gamechanger. First use it as a vessel to marinate your favorite meats, then collapse it down to reveal the built in cutting board, and finally, use it to stash leftovers with the included locking lid. This all-in-one kitchen solution is the key to organized meal prep. The Prep Tubs are also great for organizing fresh produce and serving up sides with ease. When not in use, they collapse completely flat for convenient storage in your cabinets.
The Everdure CUBE Portable Charcoal Grill
As a portable and compact grill, the Everdure CUBE is the ideal camp stove for outdoor grilling – use it with family and friends as a tailgate grill or take it to the beach as your portable BBQ.
With an integrated base to protect any surface, use the Cube barbeque grill anywhere. The built-in heat protection shield makes it the perfect tabletop charcoal grill, tailgating grill, RV grill, or travel grill. Its all-in-one design has an integrated storage tray for accessories or food. It also includes a bamboo cutting board to prepare meat, fish, veggies & more. Two safety latches fasten all of these items into one small portable grill.
There is no need for gas or propane with this portable camping charcoal grill. It is designed with high quality construction intended for lifetime use.
D’Artagnan Angus Beef Burger Patties
Who doesn’t like a big, juicy burger to enjoy pre- or post-game? The D’Artagnan all-natural Angus beef patties are 1-inch thick and 4.2 inches in diameter – are generously crafted to fill the bun. The coarse grind – 80% from lean chuck shoulder meat and 20% from fat – holds moisture and flavor as the beef cooks.
Our Burger patties feature:
- 100% natural beef from Angus cattle
- No growth hormones, steroids or antibiotics
- Raised on pasture
- 100% vegetarian diet of barley, corn and hay
- Wet aged a minimum of 21 days
- 80/20 blend from chuck shoulder meat
Kuznap 12’x12’ Pop up Canopy Tent
Keep your tailgating partiers comfortable with this easy-to-set up-canopy featuring a large (12’ x 12’) shaded area and manufactured with 100% waterproof, fireproof fabric. Its heavy-duty steel frame is reinforced with hammertone-finished screw and nut hardware for a premium look and long life. It’s also Portable and easy to transport with a 600D commercial grade wheeled carry bag that makes it easy to transport and store. Bonus 4 weight sandbags, 4 guy ropes and 8 stakes for stabilizing.
The Blackstone 22-Inch Griddle – The Perfect Tailgating Companion
This tabletop griddle is the ultimate outdoor cooking buddy. With 21,000 BTUs and a sleek, portable design, it can handle backyard barbecues, tailgates, and camping feasts. Whether its burgers, bacon, or a perfectly seared steak, this griddle makes it all easy – and fun.
Its Omnivore Griddle Plate Technology ensures quicker preheat and recovery times, even heat distribution, and fuel efficiency, which keep your propane tank (and wallet) happy. Plus, built-in wind guards keep your griddle hot and ready!
With two independently controlled heat zones, you can grill your hamburger on one burner and toast your buns (the bread kind) on the other.
Compact and portable, this griddle goes where you go. Add in the reliable Piezo ignition and a built-in hood for easy storage, and you have got the perfect sidekick for every cooking adventure – including tailgating!
Raichlen’s Tailgating E-Book
An indispensable tool for your tailgating arsenal: a season’s worth of easy-to-make, sure-to-dazzle recipes from Steven Raichlen, the “gladiator of grilling” (Oprah). Curated from Raichlen’s bestselling Barbecue! Bible books, with more than 4 million copies sold, this is an appetizer-to-dessert selection tailored for game-day cooking—and competing.
After setting out a game plan, including tips on how to build a menu, the importance of Brats, the necessity of aluminum drip pans, food safety, and more, Tailgating! kicks off with Stuffed Grill-Roasted Jalapeño Peppers—spicy, smoking, cheesy, addictive. There’s The Great American Hamburger, and four variations. The Bratwurst “Hot Tub,” with four steps for grilling sausage without flare-ups. Ribs two ways—Memphis-style and Kansas City–style. The Inimitable Beer-Can Chicken. Santa Maria Tri-Tip (every grillmaster should get to know this specialty cut of beef). Shrimp, wings, grilled corn, and other finger foods. And two desserts to prepare before the coals die down and the game begins: Chocolate Banana S’Mores and Coconut-Grilled Pineapple.
Yeti Tundra® 35 Hard Cooler
- The YETI Tundra 35 is portable enough for one person to haul while still having an impressive carrying capacity of up to 20 cans with a recommended 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio
- Ice stays ice thanks to up to 3 inches of PermaFrost Insulation and an extra thick FatWall design is certified Bear-Resistant
- The Rotomolded Construction makes the Tundra armored to the core and virtually indestructible so wherever you decide to take it, this portable cooler’s sturdy construction will stand up to the rigors of the journey
- All Tundra coolers feature T-Rex Lid Latches constructed of heavy-duty rubber so you’ll never see another busted latch and has patented keeper technology
- The Tundra 35 dimensions are 20 in long x 16 1/8 in wide x 15 1/4 in high with an empty weight of 20 lbs NOTE: All Tundra models come standard with one dry goods basket
The Ooni Karu 12 Pizza Oven
The Ooni Karu 12 pizza oven combines optimum portability and Wood-fired performance that let’s you use wood, charcoal or agas burner* to make flame-cooked, restaurant-quality pizzas in as little as 60 seconds. With a small footprint, foldable legs and a weight of just 26.5 lb (12kg), the Karu 12 is an oven that’s just as at home on your balcony as it is in the parking lot of your favorite stadium. Whether you’re at home or on the go, Karu 12 is a portable and powerful addition to your pizza-making setup.
The playoffs bring out the best in every fan—and every grill master. So fire up early, bundle up, and make it a day to remember. Hopefully one of these essentials helps make your next tailgate smoother, warmer, and a whole lot more fun.
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