Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week
Tailgating Recipe
Root Beer Pork Chops
INGREDIENTS:
* 4 (1-inch thick) pork chops
* 3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles root beer
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 cup beef stock
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon chipotle-flavored hot sauce
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1 pinch salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the pork chops in a dish; pour 2 cans of the root beer over the chops. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 2 hours. Remove the pork chops from the root beer; season with salt and pepper.
2. Combine the remaining can of root beer, the beef stock, brown sugar, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer the mixture until it reduces to about 3/4 cup. Set aside.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
4. Grill the pork chops on the preheated grill until the no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Brush the chops generously with the reduction sauce and continue cooking for about 2 minutes more per side. Remove from grill and brush with any remaining sauce. Season with salt to taste before serving.
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Tailgating Tips
Camping Tips for Hot and Dry Weather By Chris Weiss
Bring plenty of water. This seems obvious, but it can't be stressed enough. As a simple guide, pack 1/2 gallon for each person, per day, and more if you plan to do a lot of strenuous activity (hiking, climbing, biking). Extra water is better than not enough. Also pack a filter or water purification chemicals just in case your water supply runs low.
Bring the right clothing. Avoid black clothing, and wear white and light colors that do not attract the sunlight. Also wear polyester blends and fabrics that wick moisture and dry quickly.
Get a tent with plenty of ventilation. Tents with a full mesh body will keep you cooler and provide better ventilation.
Bring a tarp, tent or shade to sit under. In addition to tents for sleeping, be sure to have some shade for eating and sitting at the campsite.
Pitch your tent more strategically. Look for a place that is shaded from the morning sun (rising in the east) and try to pitch your tent in a way that will allow you to capture a breeze through your windows.
Use block ice rather than cubes because it will take longer to melt. Be sure that your cooler is shaded and consider putting it in a cool, shallow pool of water in a stream when available to keep it cooler and allow your ice to last longer.
Use separate coolers for food and drinks to keep cooling more efficient.
Bring camping sheets/sleeping bag liners in addition to sleeping bags. These can be used alone or can line the sleeping bag, depending on the nightly weather.
Avoid the heat of the midday (11 AM to 3 PM) when possible and do activities in the morning and evening when it's cooler.
Avoid caffeine because it dehydrates you. Keep an eye on your urine, and if it begins to become golden or dark yellow/orange, be sure to drink plenty of water to rehydrate. You should also avoid alcohol, though a camping trip may make this difficult--just be sure to keep drinking water.
Of course, don't forget to wear plenty of sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
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