The fun of football always starts before the game, surrounded by friends and family celebrating your favorite team. Tailgating has become an art form, where the food is the masterpiece. What do you do when your gridiron destination is located an hour away? You pre-cook at home of course. We have five ways to keep your food warm during tailgating season.
Grab your cooler. Now your everyday cooler can be used for exactly the opposite. Wrap solid bricks in heavy-duty foil and heat them in your oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes. Line the bottom of the cooler with newspaper or brown paper shopping bags and place the bricks so they’re lining the bottom. Once your food is stored on the bricks, pack the top with insulation and you’ll be eating piping hot food the whole game.
Think small. Any dips, soups, or drinks that require heat can be stored easily in soup canisters. Liquids can stay warm up to 5 hours in the insulated metal, for the ultimate game day snack.
Take advantage of your car. Power inverters can plug right into your car lighter for instant electricity. You’ll have the means to plug in anything to keep your food warm.
Cook it slow. Anything cooked in your slow cooker will keep warm for a few hours after unplugging. Many tailgates these days are equipped with power sources, but even without the electricity, chili, soup, and more will stay plenty warm for the beginning of tailgating celebration.
Wrap it up. The easiest way to keep meals hot is with heavy aluminum foil. Wrap up your pre-cooked items to keep them warm and insulated.
Another way to keep food warm is to wrap it in foil or towels. This will create a barrier between the food and the cooler air outside, which will help keep the heat in.
This is the best option for keeping your pizza warm! Slip the box into an insulated bag, much like the ones pizza delivery companies use to keep your pizza warm. You can also use a cooler, as long as it's wide enough to hold the pizza without placing it on its side.
Food + drink: Keep food warm by slapping a body/foot warmer or two on the outside of your Tupperware container or by dropping a few hand warmers into your insulated lunch bag. Stick a warmer to the outside of your mug to keep that cuppa Joe warm, too.
Just keep in mind the foil will keep in the heat for only about 30 minutes or so. If you are trying to keep a roast, steak, or whole bird warm, tenting with aluminum foil while it rests will benefit the meat in two ways: It will keep it at a warm temperature while allowing the juices to redistribute.
Use crock pots to serve food. Borrow extra vessels to keep all your food warm. Use a heating pad to keep your food warm. Use a chafing dish filled with hot water.
If you're transporting hot food, use foil trays and wrap them with towels or double-wrap them in foil. Use a cooler to store the hot food as it will trap the heat and keep the food hot.
Make your own chafing dish with bricks and small cans of sterno.Top the bricks with a cast iron skillet filled with your famous pulled pork, shredded beef or queso dip. Everyone will remark how stylish and smart your tailgate spread is! There's a mini sterno can in the bricks to keep everything warm!
So, what temperature to keep pizza warm? Turn your oven to the lowest heat possible – typically 170 degrees Fahrenheit.Then, simply place the box inside the oven. The low heat creates a climate similar to an oven inside the pizza box.
Insulated containers are a valuable tool for maintaining food temperature. They come in various shapes and sizes and keep food hot for hours. Note that insulated containers don't heat food; they retain its temperature. Enhance insulation by placing the container in an insulated bag.
Oven. Ovens provide a great way to keep hot foods warm during a party, especially if the food will be served at a specific time. They're also ideal for keeping food warm if guests will arrive late. Ideally, you should keep the oven set to 200° to 250° Fahrenheit to maintain the food's internal temperature of 140°.
If you are packing foods like a sandwich or hamburger, simply grab a sheet of foil and carefully wrap it around the food. If you have a dish like lasagna, place it in a casserole dish and cover the top with foil. Make sure there are no gaps. The food will stay warm for around 30 to 60 minutes if you completely wrap it.
Prepared tailgaters have tents and cool, hydrating refreshments (be sure to have lots of water on hand to hydrate with – adult beverages can be a dehydrant due to their diuretic properties) to try and keep their part of the lot bearable. Superfans, however, keep cool with their own portable evaporative cooling systems.
Your Oven. Some ovens actually will have a "warm" setting, which is usually 170 to 200 F, or a warming drawer, which is meant to keep foods at a level, warm temperature. ...
Chop veggies, season or marinate meat, pre-form patties, toss salads.Pack it all in a cooler so you can spend time during the tailgate socializing with friends and neighbors rather than preparing the grill. If you plan to grill, know the grilling rules at your location. Some stadiums don't allow charcoal grills.
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