Tailgating Time

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(NAPSA)—According to a survey done by www.tailgating.com, tailgaters indulge their passion six to 10 times a season, and outdoor cooking is certainly a big part of the ball game experience. In fact, according to this survey of more than 5,000 tailgaters, a full 95 per- cent of them prepare food in the stadium parking lot and a majority of them use a barbecuegrill. But portable parties aren’t the only game in town. Backyard tail- gate parties are popular, too, because not all fans are ticket holders and others simply won’t fight traffic to get to and from the stadium. Regardless of the tailgating location, the social event has, in some ways, become its own “sport.” So grill makers are increasing the numberof options for football and food fans. For example, for parties on the go, Kingsford makes a Tailgating Barrel Grill that can be attached directly to most vehicles that have a two-inch receiver or a Hitch-Haul cargo carrier. It can also be used as a tabletop grill. It has more than 480 square inches of cooking space, a warming rack and a detachable side shelf. It also sports a safety lock for traveling. If you want to stow a grill inside your vehicle for travel, you can try the Kingsford 14” Tabletop Kettle Grill. It provides 130 square inches of cooking grid and has a durable porcelain-coated exterior, a remov- There are a variety of grills available to help make your tailgating time better than ever. able ash can and air dampers. Those who need to turn out a serious amount of food, either in the stadium parking lot or the backyard, can consider a propanefueled Masterbuilt 7-in-1 Smoker & Grill or a charcoal-fueled Kingsford Barrel Grill or large Kettle Grill. The Barrel Grill is available in four different sizes and an attachable firebox for smoke cook- ing is an option. Barrels are great for feeding the masses all at one time. The 7-in-1 can be configured to cook a wide variety of foods, ranging from smoked ribs and turkey breasts to sizzling steaks, juicy burgers and even grilled sliced pineapple. This cookeris terrific for those who want to serve a variety of foods throughout the party or just want to show off their cooking skills. If there’s a tailgate party in your future, check out your barbecuing options at www.masterbuilt.com.