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Pig Overload Fries

Pig Overload Fries

Pig Overload Fries | Sauce + Style

Who's ready to get down on some serious pig?? That's exactly what these Pig Overload Fries are here for! When it comes to watching that pigskin fly and rooting for my favorite team, football food is everything I need to make me happy in life. Well, along with a couple of beers of course.

Pig Overload Fries | Sauce + Style

It's only natural to load up all the pork and bacon on these delicious fries, because y'all know I like my fries with a side of meat, plus some extra meat. Then I load it up with some cheddar cheese deliciousness and top it all off with some BBQ sauce. Talk about a hot mess of deliciousness, am I right? Thus the best fries you will ever eat in your LIFE were born.

Pig Overload Fries | Sauce + Style

Seriously, these are the best fries ever. Just look at that gorgeous mess and then tell me that you can resist it... Yea, didn't think so. So go ahead, get messy. Eat it all. Feel no guilt and chug a cold brew. This IS football season, people. Get into it already!

Pig Overload Fries | Sauce + Style

Pig Overload Fries | Sauce + Style

INSTRUCTIONS: Cook French fries according the instructions on the package. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with paprika and cayenne powder. When melted and just starting to bubble, stir in 1/8 cup flour. Let brown, approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, and whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk.

Pig Overload Fries | Sauce + Style

Continue to stir the milk mixture until it thickens, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

Pig Overload Fries | Sauce + Style

Place cooked fries in a large serving dish. Top with pulled pork and bacon. Drizzle over cheese sauce and BBQ sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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Pig of the Month BBQ Pulled Pork

Pig of the Month BBQ Applewood Smoked Maple Bacon

*Recipe and photos by Meghan Bassett

Pig Overload Fries | pigofthemonth.com #tailgating #pork #bacon #recipe

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy)

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy)

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

The first week of football is wrapping up and we couldn't be more excited. We are sad to see the end of summer so clearly, but all that football and tailgating amazingness in front of us is comforting our souls hardcore right about now. You know we are allllll about that tailgating food, but we also want to make sure we have the drinks part covered for y'all too. What's a tailgate party without some booze anyway? So we're bringing you these 15 fall cocktails to keep your tailgating spirits high (and extra boozy). These cocktails have all that apple and pumpkin goodness you start craving the moment September 1st rolls around, plus some extra odds and ends cocktails to give you a break once you start wearing yourself on everything apple and pumpkin. One of our favorite manly drinks below (pictured above) is Smoked Bourbon with Candied Bacon. Our smokers are running well into fall, low and slow, so we take advantage of that smoke by bottling it up with some bourbon. Top it with a slice of candied bacon and all the dudes out there basically melt as soon as they see it. It's also the perfect consolation prize if someone's team loses. As long as you give them one of these, you can mock them all you want.

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

DIY Brunch Bloody Mary Bar - Sauce + Style Apple Cider Margaritas - How Sweet It Is

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

Mulled Apple Cider Sangria - A Night Owl Bourbon Caramel Milkshake - Sauce + Style

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

Pumpkin and Apple Cider Fizz - Kitchen Konfidence Fresh Cranberry Margaritas - Cookie + Kate

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

Bourbon Apple Cider - Set the Table Cranberry Apple Cider Cocktail - Jelly Toast

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

Pumpkin Spice Whisky Cocktail - Dishing Up The Dirt Mexican Pumpkin Punch - We Are Not Martha But Can’t We Try?

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

Apple Pie Bourbon Shots - Delish

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

Apple, Pumpkin Beer Cocktails - Cooking and Beer Pumpkin Old Fashioned - Saveur

15 Fall Cocktails to Keep Your Tailgating Spirits High (and Extra Boozy) | cakenknife.com

Punch A La Taylor - Saveur Smoked Bourbon with Candied Bacon - Sauce + Style Cheers, y'all!

How to Host the Most EPIC Tailgating Party

How to Host the Most EPIC Tailgating Party

How to Host the Most EPIC Tailgating Party | Sauce + Style

Tailgating is a must, no matter what team you are rooting for. Hitting the parking lots and getting amped up for the big game is the only way to ensure your team will bring home the victory. So you want to make sure you are hosting the most epic tailgating party ever, right? You might be a seasoned tailgater, or a complete newbie; regardless we've got the keys to assured tailgating party success right here. Buckle up BBQ peeps, it's time to get down and dirty with tailgating party prep.

How to Host the Most EPIC Tailgating Party | Sauce + Style

Game Day Decorations You don't have to drop $500 on decorations, but making sure you are displaying those team colors loud and proud is the ultimate way to set the mood. Grab tablecloths, napkins, plates, the works. Everyone needs to know that you bleed those colors! Tailgating On the Go? Turn your SUV into table. That's right, just lay down the seats and pop the truck. Add a tablecloth to the floor and a cooler full of drinks. You can even set out your mad food spread right there so even a little rain can't ruin your party scene.

How to Host the Most EPIC Tailgating Party | Sauce + Style

FOOD AND BOOZE Most importantly, don't skimp on the food and the booze, not to mention water for when everyone inevitably drinks too much without hydrating. Check out any of our killer Sauce + Style recipes for inspiration, or just grab a Pig of the Month BBQ feast so we can do the cooking for ya! Just make sure you're making everything handheld - no one wants to sit down with a knife and fork. Get Those Butts a Rest All that standing, boozing and eating means people will need a little rest from time to time. Be sure to grab plenty of collapsable seating for everyone! Chilly Out? Stock up on the blankets! You can even use this as an opportunity to bring in those team colors in another way.

How to Host the Most EPIC Tailgating Party | Sauce + Style

Pump Up the Jams A mix of current jams and upbeat 80s classics are perfect for setting the mood. Don't forget to load up the team's fight song! Say Buh-Bye to Red Cups Those red cups are getting a little old aren't they? Class up your shindig with some mason jars instead. Give Them Something to Do Standing around for hours drinking and eating can get a little boring. Set up a game of cornhole, or just bring a couple balls so people can throw around the pigskin.

How to Host the Most EPIC Tailgating Party | Sauce + Style

Grilling? If you are busting out the big guns and grilling up tasty meats for your peeps, don't forget to haul along extra charcoals and propane. Make sure you also have everything you need to safely cool down the grill and dispose of ashes before heading into the game. Follow these little tidbits of advice and you are going to have a legendary team celebration bash no one will forget. Just be prepared to be asked to host every tailgating party from now until forever.