Alabama Tailgate Recipes
Shane Hill attributes his enthusiasm for cooking to his late stay-at-home mother whose excellent cooking spawned his love for food at an early age. But it wasn’t until he attended The University of Alabama, tired of boxed dinners and take-out, that Shane began learning to cook. What began as an economic necessity quickly turned into a serious hobby and passion.
Smokey Mountain Chicken Pasta
Since I am doing a traditional Oktoberfest for this year’s tailgate, I thought I would share a recipe I came up with a few years ago. I wanted something that was easy to cook at a tailgate, but also was looking for something that brought Tennessee into the menu. So I came up with the […]
Crimson Sunrise Mimosa
This is a great way to start off an early morning tailgate. I do not like all the acid in orange juice first thing in the morning. These are a little lighter and can even be made with light cranberry juice. Orange Slices for Garnish 1 part cranberry juice, chilled 1 part sparkling wine, chilled […]
Shane’s Grilled Grit Cakes
1 cup stone ground grits (I use McEwen & Sons) 1 cup heavy cream 1.5 cups chicken stock 1.5 cups water 1 onion, diced 1 ear of grilled corn, husk removed and grilled – then removed from cob. 1 clove garlic, diced 1 shallot, diced 3 pieces of good slab bacon, diced 3 oz white […]
Shane’s Cheese Dip Recipe
2 cans rotel, drained 2 small packages of Mexican Velveeta, cubed 1 lb hot breakfast sausage 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, diced Hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste Chips for dipping In a large pot, Sauté onions in olive oil Add and brown sausage in a large pot […]
Shredded Brisket Enchiladas with Fire Roasted Salsa Verde
This salsa verde is one of my most requested recipes. By grilling all the ingredients you add another depth of flavor. If you don’t have a grill, you can roast them under a broiler. If you don’t like beef, you can use about any meat you like. I will use rotisserie chicken or even a […]
Shane’s Smoked Shrimp
Shane’s Smoked Shrimp on Grilled French Bread with Goat Cheese and Peach Preserves This is an easy recipe that can be made ahead of time. Cook everything the day before the game and just assemble everything at the tailgate. If you don’t want to try and smoke the shrimp, you can always boil them or […]
Pork on Pork on Pork on Pork
This was a recipe I came up with for the Alabama vs Arkansas game. I wanted something to showcase pork and also have some layers of flavor. I also needed something that I could cook in 4 hours or so. So, I came up with the idea of stuffing some pork with pork with a […]
Seared Ahi Tuni
Seared Ahi Tuni on a bed of greens with a creamy wasabi dressing (for 2) – 1/2 lb Ahi Tuna filet (see your local fish market) – 2 tablespoons sesame oil (Asian Section) – 1 tablespoon sesame seeds – Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper – 1 package pre-made salad – 1/4 cup ranch […]
Pan Seared Oven Finished Filet
– Two filets, both 2” thick – 2 tablespoons oils (Canola or Peanut – they have a high smoke point) – 4 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoningteaspoons sea salt – Cast Iron or Stainless Skillet Heat Oven to 375 Rub steaks with 1 teaspoon oil and coat with Montreal steak seasoning Heat skillet over high heat, […]
Simple Herbed Red Potatoes
– 6 small red potatoes – 2 tablespoons butter – 2 tablespoons salt – 1 tablespoon Italian Herb Blend – Salt and Pepper to taste Cover potatoes in a med sauce pan with water and 2 tablespoons salt (enough water to cover by 2”) Bring water to a boil and cook for 20 min. Remove […]