This time next week I will definitely be pouring over my menu for the first football Saturday! I can't wait!! Likewise, Sadie's First Birthday party will also be a tailgate of sorts and I' trying to finalize a menu to feed a crowd. Here are a few of my tailgate (or "watching the game on your couch") recipes:

1. Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker



A family favorite around here--I make this at least once a month. If you aren't cooking for a crowd you can easily get 2-3 meals out of this too, which is great (repurpose for bbq tacos, or a bbq spin on shrimp and grits, hold the shrimp). All of our family and besties have a variety of food allergies so its great that this is gluten and dairy friendly as well.

I season my pork butt with season salt, layer sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker, mix together about 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1/3 brown sugar, pour over pork and onions and add a little bit of water til there is liquid about 1/4-1/3 of the way up the side of the meat. Cook about 2hours per pound. photo source

2. Ranch Pretzels



If you've been to a party with me, I've probably made these pretzels. It's because they are so good and so, so easy! Seriously.  

Get a large ziploc bag and add 1 pound of the big, hard sourdough pretzels, using a rolling pin to break up into smaller pieces. Add dry ranch dressing mix, 1/2 cup of oil, 1 T of dill, 1 tsp of lemon pepper (or a squeeze of lemon juice). Mix together and spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350, 10 minutes covered, toss and cook 10 minutes uncovered. photo source



3. Taco Dip


Everybody has their own take on taco dip, 7 layer dip, etc. This is the one I use all the time thanks to my SIL. photo source 

Layer refried beans, sour cream mixed with taco seasoning, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and olives.

4. Popcorn



Now, tell me your favorite tailgate/feed a crowd foods...