Thanks to everyone to sent me emails or left comments for the Ultimate Steelers Tailgate menu. Just reading what you all had to say transported me back to my hometown and to Sundays at "church" (what we called Steelers games in my fraternity house in college).
But, without further adieu, I give you the Ultimate Steelers Tailgate Menu.
Appetizers
Snyder of Berlin Potato Chips
Pittsburgh-area potato chipsPolish Sausage Chips with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Polish sausage is a must for any Pittsburgh-themed menu. Cook it how you like, slice it into thin ovals (on an angle) to make the chips. Mix one bottle Heinz Chili Sauce and one small can of crushed pineaplle in a small sauce pan, mix and heat through.
Main Courses and Sides
Primanti Brothers Sandwiches
A Pittsburgh-original. If you can't get the real dea, Kate offers a rendition. I'm going to make these for our party, but I'll be using the traditional thick slices of Italian bread, the right vinegary coleslaw and a fried egg. Let me recommend pastrami, which you have to grill a little too.The Roethlisburger
Big Ben has taken the city by storm and these burgers belong at any Steelers tailgate.They can also be made into small, White Castle-style burgers and served as a side dish. Yes, that's right...I said a side dish.Chipped Chopped Ham Barbeques
Kate has her recipe, my mom has hers and there are several others out there too. Experiment and find one that you like. Again, why not make them slider-sized and either as apps or sides :)Pittsburgh Salad
We don't like vegetables without finding a way to make them unhealthy. Basically, take whatever salad you want, add grilled steak or chicken (if you want), shredded provolone (not the good aged stuff) and add fries. Drown in your favorite dressing (ranch is my choice on this salad)
Desserts
Klondike Bars
Not everyone knows this, but Klondikes originated in the 'burgh.Steelers-Style Banana Splits
This isn't traditional. In fact, I'm just making it up off the top of my head...but it's the best way to get black and gold dessert items together. Make your standard banana split, but with the following changes:
- Replace the strawberry ice cream with rocky road or vanilla-chocolate chip
- Lose the strawberry topping and use more pineapple or hot fudge
- Throw on an extra banana, just because they are good
Drinks
Steel-Town Shakes
Make a banana milkshake, drop in some chocolate chips and a swirl of chocolate sauce...and you have a black and gold shake...Iron City Beer
It's not the only local beer, but for Pittsburgh Steelers' games, it's the beer of choice of any true fan.
There you have it. I plan to make most, if not all, of the items on this list. They will all be delicious as I watch the Steelers dominate, decimate and demoralize the Seahawks. GO STEELERS!
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Awesome menu, the potato chips sound delicious.
I hardly recognized you in the photo with the wig on. You are one hardcore fan my friend. :o)
So no wine pairing suggestions I see. I guess wine and the Super Bowl still don't mix. Maybe someday they will.
Posted by: Jathan | January 31, 2006 at 12:43 PM
Jathan,
You know, I toyed with the idea of doing some wine pairings...but with the sad state of PA wine...I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Plus, this is a menu that is true to Pittsburgh...and it's still a beer town through and through.
Cheers!
Posted by: Lenn | January 31, 2006 at 12:49 PM
Awesome menu!!! Hey, I keep forgetting to tell you, My brother has a Pittsburgh Steelers blog at
http://pittsburghsteelers1.blogspot.com
And if you click on the 2004-2005 Steelers Fight Song link at the top right of the page, you can hear the song me and my brother wrote for the Steelers last year. Unfortunately, we just haven't had time to do one this year. The Steelers will pound the Seahawks!!!
Posted by: weekendwino | January 31, 2006 at 02:07 PM
This is great!! I envy your party goers!
Posted by: Kate Hopkins | January 31, 2006 at 02:30 PM
Lenn,
The face paint is awesome!
Posted by: jens at cincinnati wine warehouse | January 31, 2006 at 02:42 PM
Lenn, I want to make black jello shots and gold jello shots for a Super Bowl party. Any idea on what flavor jello and what mixture of food colorings is needed to make the colors black and gold? Maybe someone out in the blogosphere will know.
Posted by: weekendwino | February 01, 2006 at 12:06 PM
Sounds good. But no pecan balls?
Posted by: graett | February 01, 2006 at 09:52 PM
GREAT MENU SUGGESTIONS, WANTED TO FEEL AT HOME - JUST VISITED THE 'BURGH 13TH-23RD AND BROUGHT BACK TO DENVER ALL THE POST GAZETTE ARTICLES ON THE STEELERS AND POSTED THEM ALL OVER MY CUBICLE AT WORK!! GO STEELERS!!!
Posted by: Ren F | February 03, 2006 at 10:58 AM
Being new to the 'Burgh, I want to Super Bowl Party right. Thanks for the suggestions. We had Primanti's tonight for dinner.
Posted by: Lydia | February 03, 2006 at 09:12 PM
i have incredibly fond memories of the Primanti Brothers sandwiches. Which I used to eat regularly for the four years of my college career. Things I still talk about.
Posted by: radish | February 04, 2006 at 08:21 AM
Sorry, but klondike bars originated in Switzerland in the 1900s. Go Steelers!!!
Posted by: dart1121 | February 04, 2006 at 09:11 AM
Don't forget the Steeler Smiley Cookies from Eat'n Park for dessert! Order them here:
http://www.eatnpark.com/eshop/shop_product-browse.asp?Category=Pittsburgh%20Merchandise
Posted by: Amanda | January 23, 2009 at 12:31 PM