(StatePoint) It’s tailgating season and whether you’re gathering in your backyard or in the stadium parking lot, you know that some of the best times happen in the hours leading up to the game, especially when there are tasty bites in the mix. Helping you elevate your favorite tailgating recipes and cook up your best memories of the football season is Michael Duarte , the digital creator and food influencer behind FoodWithBearHands and a MVP on the Bear Mountain BBQ team. Both recipes he’s sharing incorporate Bear Mountain BBQ’s 100% natural hardwood pellets, which work with any grill or smoker to craft a real smoke flavor that will amplify any meal.
The first recipe is for Cheesesteak Jalapeño Poppers , and Duarte warns this legendary game day recipe is one your friends and family will remember you for. Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Servings: 10 Ingredients: • 10 jalapeños • 1 pound ribeye, sliced thin • 10 slices of bacon • 1 red bell pepper, chopped • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped • 4 slices of mozzarella • 4 slices of provolone • 1 ounce Worcestershire sauce • 3 tablespoons BBQ rub • Salt and pepper • Bear Mountain BBQ Chophouse Blend Pellets Instructions: 1. Slice your jalapeños length-wise and remove the seeds, set aside.
2. Sauté onion and bell peppers in a skillet on medium heat, adding 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. 3.
When caramelized, remove the veggies and add in the thinly sliced .
