tailgating food ideas

TAILGATING FOOD IDEAS

Gathering with friends for a pre-game party? Shop premium proteins, then try them in our favorite game-day recipes.


Must-Have Tailgate Snacks

tailgating food ideas - buy chicken wings party bundle

BULK CHICKEN WING SECTIONS BUNDLE

$49.98 $34.99

tailgating food ideas - buy Niman Ranch Fat Tire pulled pork

NIMAN RANCH FAT TIRE PULLED PORK

$14.99 $9.99

tailgating food ideas - buy buffalo-style chicken bites

BUFFALO-STYLE CHICKEN BREAST BITES

$15.99 $6.99

Tailgate Recipes You'll Love

tailgate recipes - bacon-wrapped chicken chunks recipe

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN BITES

Who doesn't love bacon? These wrapped chicken chunks, which roast in a hot oven, feature the perfect balance of hot and sweet.

tailgate recipes - beer can chicken recipe

CLASSIC BEER CAN CHICKEN

This beer can chicken recipe is so easy, you'll want to try no matter what the season. A simple rub and thyme sprigs enhance the natural flavor of chicken.

tailgate recipes - Coke chicken wings recipe

CROCKPOT COLA WINGS

The whole family is going to love this sweet, sticky and spicy wing. To batch prep, double up on ingredients and divide into separate freezer bags.

tailgate recipes maple syrup chicken wings recipe

MAPLE MUSTARD WINGS

This simple dish packs a lot of flavor in a fun yin and yang combo that will tempt your tastebuds.

hot and spicy chicken bites recipe

5-ALARM FIRE CHICKEN BITES

Keep an ice-cold beverage close at hand because these baked chicken chunks are HOT! All thanks to a spicy pepper oil.

easy shredded beef tacos recipe

EASY SHREDDED MEAT TACOS

This taco recipe comes together in a flash. Start with Niman Ranch’s shredded pork or beef and top with your favorite fixings.

grass-fed ground beef burger recipe

GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF BURGERS

No fancy seasonings, only a sprinkling of salt and pepper is necessary to bring out the meaty flavor of grass-fed beef, a lean alternative to ground chuck.

pastry wrapped brats recipes

PASTRY WRAPPED BEER BRATS

These pastry dough-wrapped brats, from Niman Ranch’s specialty line, are served up with a sensational mustard dipping sauce.

bacon-wrapped hot dogs recipe

BACON-WRAPPED HOT DOGS

You can't get much better than hot dogs on the grill. Unless you wrap franks in hickory smoked bacon! You'll love the added crunch and flavor.

Asian-style pork burgers recipe

ASIAN PORK & MUSHROOM BURGERS

Maitake mushrooms lend earthy flavor to these premium pork burgers, which taste best when grilled.

jam-glazed spare ribs recipe

JAM-GLAZED SPARE RIBS

A glaze made from plum jam creates a sweet coating that adds just the right amount of crunch to otherwise tender and juicy spare ribs.

white chicken chili recipe

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

This stick-to-your-ribs recipe is a crowd pleaser, for sure! Green chiles and classic seasonings add just the right Tex-Mex flavor.