Tailgate Appetizer Ideas

Howdy, folks! It’s football season here in the United States and I do love me a good tailgate! This post includes five great recipes for game day snacks. The term “tailgate” comes from the name of the gate at the back of a pick-up truck. The tradition began when folks would meet in the parking…

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Pork Wings

Cowboy Kent Rollins' Pork Wings

Who knew pigs could fly? Let’s cook some pork wings! The cut for the pork wing comes from the fibula. The bone works as a handle – and I love me some portable tailgate food! Thanks to the folks at Porter Road Butchers for raising happy pigs that make tasty meat. You can save 15%…

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Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Kent Rollins' Hot Cherry Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Cherry Hot Glazed Pork Belly smoked low and slow is the perfect recipe for tailgating, having a barbecue, or just because. A big pork belly costs about a third of what a brisket does and I promise you people will be stepping over each other to get a taste of these. I mean, just LOOK…

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Smoked Shotgun Shells

Amid a smoky atmosphere, 7 meat and cheese filled manicotti wrapped in bacon, aka shotgun shells, are crispy and delicious looking while sitting on a wire rack inside the Roughneck smoker by Kent Rollins

Thank y’all for stopping by the website! This recipe is for all of you who are trying out one of those new smokers that Santa brought you for Christmas this year! Smoked shot gun shells are made with manicotti stuffed with a delicious blend of ingredients and wrapped in bacon and smoked for around 45…

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