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Baby Toomer's Oak 2013

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Auburn versus Arkansas Tailgate

Hello again everybody and War Eagle! We’ve got an 11 am kick off so, again, we’ll cook and eat after the game. Eat a late breakfast on the way to the game and plan to eat a late lunch afterwards at the tailgate. On the menu, we’ve got smoked razorback (Boston Butt a la Blue Russell), beer brats, hot dogs and sides. For the early risers, we plan to arrive at our tailgate spot around 7:30 am to set up.

I need a headcount by 5 pm Thursday of how many folks plan on coming down to eat so we can prepare enough food. It’s $10/person–that covers your food, non-alcoholic beverages, and the tailgate costs. All you need to bring is your adult beverages. Shoot me an e-mail back by 5 pm on Thursday and let me know if you can make it. War Eagle!

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AU Tailgate Map

AU Tailgate Map

AU Tailgate Map

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War Eagle Chicken

Basting Sauce

1 Qt. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Qt. Cooking Oil
1 box poultry seasoning
½ box salt
(Add some real lemon if you like.)
Simmer, do not boil.

Final Sauce

2 Boxes dark brown sugar
1 bottle Heinz 57 sauce
3 bottles Worcestershire sauce (10 oz)
½ cup ketchup
½ cup real lemon

Simmer, do not boil.

Immerse chickens in basting sauce. Place skin down on grill. Salt & pepper chickens. When you turn, salt & pepper again. Baste as required. COOK SLOW
When finished cooking, dip chickens in final sauce. DO NOT PUT BACK ON GRILL.

Enjoy!

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Iron Bowl Tailgate 2011

Hello again everybody and War Eagle!! We’ve got a bit of a different schedule this week with the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. We are going to be doing Boston Butt on the smoker (compliments of Blue’s Smokin’ Butts) with the option of a few burgers and dogs for those who don’t want BBQ (can’t imagine that). We’ll also have heaters in the tents for our Iron Bowl viewing comfort. This is your last chance to tailgate in Auburn this year, so come on down and watch the Iron Bowl with the Auburn Family. With the holiday week, I need to know by Wednesday night at 5 pm if you plan to eat with us. Also if you can, please let me know some feedback on what your crew would like to eat (Boston Butt versus burgers/dogs). Thanks! War Eagle and Happy Thanksgiving! Beat Bama!

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Auburn versus Samford Tailgate Details

Hello again everybody and War Eagle! We’ve got a 12:00 (noon) kickoff, so we’ll cook after the game. We’ll do the traditional bacon burgers, beer brats, and hot dogs. Let me know by 5 pm Thursday (11/17) if you’re coming to eat after the game and how many plan to eat. Thanks and War Eagle!

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Auburn versus Ole Miss Tailgate Details

Hello again everybody and War Eagle! We’ve got a 6:00 pm kick once again (ESPNU). We’re going to do a late lunch (2-3) and will do bacon burgers, beer brats, and hot dogs. Let me know by 5 pm Thursday (10/25) if you’re coming for lunch and how many plan to eat. Thanks and War Eagle!

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Auburn versus Florida Tailgate Details

Hello again everybody and War Eagle! We’ve got a 6:00 pm kick and highs in the 70′s, no chance of rain. We’re going to do lunch and will do bacon burgers, beer brats, and hot dogs. It’s possible that we could be cooking some alligator bites as well–it’s still in the works. We’re planning on heading down on Friday, so the cutoff is a little early this week. Let me know by 5 pm Wednesday (10/12) if you’re coming for lunch and how many plan to eat. Thanks and War Eagle!

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Auburn versus Florida Atlantic Tailgate

Hello again everybody and War Eagle! We’ve got a 6:00 pm kick and highs in the 70′s, no chance of rain. We’re going to do lunch and will do bacon burgers, beer brats, and hot dogs. Let’s get behind our young Tigers and support them. Win or lose, it’s great to be an Auburn Tiger. I can promise you we’ll be undefeated in the tailgating department. Let me know by noon Thursday (9/22) if you’re coming for lunch and how many plan to eat. Thanks and War Eagle!

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Auburn vs. Mississippi State Tailgate

Hello again everybody and War Eagle! The weather looks much cooler this weekend, so get fired up. We’ve got an 11:30 am kick so it’ll be an early morning again. We’re going to do lunch during (for those of us without tix) and after the game and will do burgers, beer brats, and hot dogs. We’ll plan to watch some of Penn State vs. UAT afterwards (2:30 kick). Let me know by noon Thursday (9/8) if you’re coming for lunch and how many plan to eat. Thanks and War Eagle!

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Auburn versus Utah State Tailgate Details

Hello again everybody and War Eagle!  It has been a long offseason but Auburn Football is finally here.  We’ve got an 11 am kick so it’ll be an early morning.  Just because I’ve had tailgate withdrawals, I’m going to cook both breakfast and dinner (after the game).  Let me know by noon Thursday (9/1) if you’re coming for breakfast and or dinner and how many are eaters you’re bringing.  Just to set the tone, I wanted to post the Tailgating Creed:

I believe that football season on the Plains is an Auburn Family reunion.

Therefore, I believe in tailgating, hard tailgating.

I believe in preparation and planning, which starts on Monday and lasts through the week.

I believe in half pound cheeseburgers, beer brats, and all beef franks, without which I cannot quench the hunger of my fellow man.

I believe in the twilight stocking of the cooler, the late night breakdown, and an appetite that is not afraid.

I believe in portable generators, box fans, and satellite TV, without which it would not be possible to watch ESPN in quasi-comfort.

I believe in the lifetime memories created at the tailgate, and cherish the opportunity to make new ones.

I believe in Auburn University, and am grateful to it for my education and for the life friends I made there.

And because of what the gathering of the Auburn Family means to me, I believe in tailgating, Auburn tailgating, and love it.

War Damn Eagle!!!

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Blue’s War Damn Butts

contributed by Blue Russell

Ingredients
1 Boston Butt

Rub Ingredients:
¼ Tsp. Cumin
¼ Tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tsp. Chili Powder
1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Paprika
¼ Cup Sea Salt or Kosher Salt

Instructions
Mix thoroughly in bowl and rub into meat.

Have smoker heat between 225 and 250 degrees. Smoke 90 min. per pound (fat side down)

Once the temperature inside meat reaches 180 degrees, wrap the meat in aluminum foil and continue to cook until you go through a six pack or until the fire runs out.

The longer the better (this is what makes it tender)

Pull and Eat

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Auburn versus Georgia Tailgate Details

 

Hello again everybody and War Eagle!  It’s hard to believe this is our last tailgate at home on the Plains this year–it has flown by!  There is a lot on the line this weekend for our Tigers and it is sure to be a special atmosphere this Saturday.  I want to tell you all how much fun I have had this year tailgating on the Plains with my Auburn Family; it has been a pleasure growing our tailgate with you fine folks and getting to hang out with everyone this year. 

We’ve got a 2:30 kick yet again, so we hope to have food ready to eat around noon.  We are going to do smoked Boston Butt (compliments of Blue’s War Damn Butts) for our traditional end-of-the-year cold weather game (although temps look pretty good right now).  We may do some burgers as well.

Again, we’ll play it by ear as far as tailgating after the game.  We need to know by 5pm on Thursday if you plan to eat lunch with us. We’re going down on Friday again, so the Thursday deadline is especially important this week.  I look forward to hearing from all of you.  If you need to call me, my cell is 205-746-4886.  One more chance to tailgate on the Plains for what has been a special season, on and off the field–let’s make it count!!  Thanks, and War Eagle! Jason

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Auburn versus LSU Tailgate Details

 

Hello again everybody and War Eagle!  HUGE game this week, so everybody get your game face on.  In honor of our guests from Louisiana, we will be throwing a little Cajun Cuisine into the mix along with the Tailgate Burgers & Beer Brats–Amy’s making baby-gators-on-a-sitck a la Waterboy.  Seriously, we’ll be doing either jambalaya or red beans and rice (not sure which yet) in a kettle as an alternate to the burgers.  We’ve got a 2:30 kick again, so we hope to have food ready to eat around noon.

Again, we’ll play it by ear as far as tailgating after the game.  We need to know by 5pm on Thursday if you plan to eat lunch with us. We’re going down on Friday, so the Thursday deadline is especially important this week.  I look forward to hearing from all of you.  If you need to call me, my cell is 205-746-4886.  Thanks, and War Eagle! Jason

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Menu for LSU Tailgate

Any menu suggestions for LSU?

Shrimp boil?

Jambalaya?

Traditional burgers & brats?

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