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Minor League Baseball And Ribs: BBQ Tips To Make Your Next Tailgating Party A Delicious Success!

While tailgating used to be strictly associated with football games, baseball fans are turning this tradition into a popular pre-game event as well. Especially for those who don’t have Major League Baseball teams in their hometown, Minor League Baseball tailgating is very popular.

One of the most popular menu items at a baseball tailgating party? BBQ ribs and other all-American barbeque fare. If you’re planning to pack up the meat and sauce for your next pre-game party, consider these BBQ tips to make your event a delicious success!

BBQ Ribs Don’t Cook Fast – Plan Accordingly!

One of the most important BBQ tips for a tailgating event? Plan accordingly! BBQ ribs are great choices for delicious tailgate meals, but trying to grill them in a ballpark parking lot in time to see the player’s warm up might be cutting it close. Cooking food quickly at tailgate events is fine for burgers, hotdogs and sausages. However, to achieve the best tasting meat, slow cooking over indirect heat is a must. For that special BBQ flavor, juicy inside and crisp outside, smoking for several hours is the only way to achieve perfection.

You could arrive at the stadium at 6:00am to get the grill going (and many fans do!). If this isn’t your idea of a relaxing day though, here’s one BBQ tip from the pros: do some pre-cooking at home. Smoke the ribs until almost done at home, then pack them up and finish them on the grill at the stadium.

Or, if even that seems like too much work, but you would really like to enjoy BBQ ribs at your tailgating party, considering picking up some from your favorite barbeque restaurant!

BBQ Tips – Safety First

Anytime you’re grilling, it’s important to follow basic safety guidelines to ensure a good time for all. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the grill you’re using and be careful when handling hot charcoal, lighter fluid and lighters. Keep in mind that at most tailgating events, people are parked very close to each other; always position your grill away from anything flammable (including vehicles!) and if you can, so the smoke is downwind from patrons. Finally, always bring a fire extinguisher with you – just in case!

Fun And Games Go Hand In Hand With Tailgating

Whether you’ve decided to man the smoker all day, or are taking a short cut to get delicious BBQ ribs into your belly, there will be plenty of time for fun and games at a baseball tailgating event.

To make the most of this opportunity, sports goers often bring along games to play in between meals, and plenty of drinks to enjoy over a good conversation. One of the current popular games is corn hole, also known as bean bag toss. These game boards can be designed with your favorite American or National League team so you can cheer for them and egg on the rivals while you have a great time.

Bottom line: BBQ ribs and baseball tailgating just go hand in hand. Whether you spend the whole day grilling, join in games, or just sit around and chat with friends, these two favorite American pastimes are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

About the Author

Chris Harmen is a writer for Sonny’s Bar-B-Q, the biggest name in BBQ ribs in nine states. Sonny’s Bar-B-Q offers great BBQ tips for enjoying America’s two favorite pastimes this summer: barbeque and baseball!

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