Pea of Sweetness

Tailgating with Wilton Armetale

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It’s that time of year – football season! With football season comes tailgating! As a Bengals fan that lives in Texas it’s not often I get to see them play, but I was happy to discover they will be playing in Houston this year. Woo hoo! What can I say? I lived a majority of my life in Ohio, and I’m loyal to my team!
I was challenged to experiment with some recipes to see what could be used for tailgating. As a family that grills regularly – finding a recipe to use on the grill wasn’t the challenge, but coming up with a creative way to use it for tailgating was since I have never been before (crazy, right?), but I was up for the challenge! I was excited for the chance to try out a versatile bowl from Wilton Armetale.
Wilton Armetale Bowl
Disclosure: I received the Wilton Armetale Classic Medium Bowl to facilitate my review. Regardless, all opinions are my own.
Wilton Armetale offers a variety of flexible, durable serveware made of unique, non-toxic aluminum-based alloy. They’re so versatile!
I was really excited to try out my bowl. I was definitely intrigued by the versatility. This bowl can go from the freezer to the oven, used on the table to the fridge. So essentially I can do just about anything with this bowl, which I love! I feel like when I cook sometimes I get so overwhelmed by the dishes. I use one bowl to mix, then have to transfer it to something else to bake, then to yet another to serve, then to another to store leftovers. Well, you get the point. Now, I can do it all in ONE bowl! Amazing, right? I definitely appreciate it!
Of course, I also love that we can use it on the grill! So, my inspiration for my tailgating recipe comes from a recipe we use regularly for the grill (but has now been simplified thanks to my new Wilton Armetale bowl!), and I will note how I would modify it for tailgating!
Tailgating Recipe with Wilton Armetale

Marinated Pork Chop Kabobs

What You Need:

Pork chops (size and amount preferred)
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Thyme
1/2 Tsp Basil

Because we’re modifying the recipe for tailgating, we’re going to cut up the pork chops into kabobs, so you may want to include vegetables for the kabobs as well. I’m the only one in my family that will eat veggies that have been grilled, so we didn’t, but I think it would be a great touch!
How to Make It:
First, create your marinade by mixing the EVOO, Brown Sugar, Salt, Thyme, and Basil. You can choose to do this at home before you leave or take the ingredients with you but keep in mind the meat does need to sit in the marinade for about 1-2 hours, so it is probably best to prepare it in advance.
Marinade - Tailgating Recipe
Place the pork chops in the bowl and really soak them in the marinade. Then add the marinade and the pork chops to a zip lock bag – or if you have plastic wrap you can simply leave them in the bowl and seal it tightly with plastic wrap. We were out of plastic wrap and didn’t realize it! Be sure to really make sure every inch of the meat is covered.
Marinade Tailgating Recipe
Place it in the refrigerator for around 2 hours – a little longer or shorter depending on the amount of flavor you prefer. If you’re taking it with you, you can take it in the cooler as it soaks in the marinade!
Fire up the grill and put the pork chops with marinade back in the bowl if it had been transferred to a bag or simply just remove the plastic wrap if not. Take the pork chops out one by one and add them to the grill. Grill time will vary based on type of grill. Be sure to cook meat thoroughly.
Wilton Armetale Bowl Tailgating Recipe
If you are cooking vegetables, it is a good time to add them to the marinade on the grill, so they will cook and receive an infusion of flavor!
Once the pork chops are cooked thoroughly, move the marinade to the hottest part of the grill and bring it to a simmer. (If you were cooking vegetables, be sure you have removed them as well.) This will help to stir up additional flavor. Drizzle more of the marinade onto the pork chops.
Tailgating Recipe Marinade Simmer
Now, we would usually be done, but since this recipe would usually require plates and silverware it wouldn’t be ideal for tailgating, which is why I would now suggest cutting up the pork chops into smaller bites and adding them to a kabob! If you cooked vegetables, add them along with the pork chops and enjoy!
What is your favorite tailgating recipe?
We definitely love that we have a bowl we can use on the grill! Not only that, but I can do so much with it! It’s important to note that although it’s extremely versatile, it’s not dishwasher safe.

For More Information:

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*Giveaway!!!*

 
Wilson Armetale Giveaway
Would you like the chance to win some of the durable and versatile Wilton Armetale products? One winner will receive a Wilton Armetale Giveaway Package including: Medium Bowl, Pitcher, Cracker Tray, and Handle Tray (ARV $257.25). It is open to US residents ages 18+ and ends 9/22 at 10:59pm Central Time.

 
Pea of Sweetness is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
 

Comments

  2. cyndi f says

    OMG i am in love with this!!! We grill out all the time and I always have to use foil pans, causing burned food, or not large enough pans, I did not no they even made these, wow I want the entire collection. but for now to start I would love to have the GRILLWARE CHILI POT
    $69.99 I like to make green chili at the lake, and serve it to friends so you could serve it in this pan and cook it this is so going on my christmas list!! Not that i will get it, but i can shop for my self right??? heheheh thank you

    • Emilee says

      Of course you can! 🙂 I didn’t know until I was invited to this opportunity, but I’ve added a lot of other pieces to my wish list as well!

      • cyndi f says

        yes but would it not be a amazing start to win this, I just am so in love with this set!!! I love it so much I have bad luck, so i just maybe will have to do a happy dance around the computer for luck… lol

  3. Michele Ash says

    I Really Enjoyed Reading your review and Recipe on the Wilton Armetale Versatile Bowl “Tailgating with Wilton Armetale”! Believe it or not, I’ve never been tailgating either! However, I have been camping and I do use the portable grill we have then! The Pork Chops you made looked so Yummy! I love the fact that this bowl can be used for practically everything! That’s one good bowl! I see there is a giveaway for some of the Armetale products! I will have to get to that in a day or so! But, I will be entering! Thanks so much for the review and the recipe! I appreciate it! Thanks again, Michele 🙂

  5. Linda Manns Linneman says

    Thank you for sharing the recipes and these great cookware pieces. Sounds great. Thank you for sharing. I love tailgating.

  20. rhoni4 says

    I would love to have the Grillware Fish Griller. I love to grill fish, but it’s hard to keep it on the grill and not fall in between.

  21. Carolyn R says

    I love everything!! LOL!! I have a thing for bread plates, so I would love to get the Grace Bread Tray .

  33. Jennifer Pickett says

    I’d also love to have a couple of the Country French Mugs and the Flutes and Pearls Butter Dish w/lid. Thanks for the gveaway.

  43. Margaret Smith says

    Wow. What beautiful items. Hard to choose just one favorite. My first item that I absolutely love is the Harvest Chip & Dip. Love the pattern.
    Thanks so much.

  60. Kathy Hanley says

    I really like the Grillware especially the Grillware Chili Pot. We lost power for a week during Hurricane Sandy and this would have come in handy!

  64. Tina W says

    I like the Grillware Chili Pot. Nice enough to use as a serving piece but sturdy enough for the grill.

  73. Cindy Merrill says

    As a food Historian, the Original Mug found on the Miscellaneous page would be a great addition, love it.

  80. April Farley says

    I would adore having the Grillware Square Griddle w/ Handles . I really love ALL the grill ware line super cool!

  90. Merry says

    I love the college serveware collection! What a great way to fancy up the tailgate a bit…plus it’s fewer dishes to haul out, since you can cook and serve.

  96. Stephanie R says

    Are you kidding me – they have Iowa Hawkeye trays and sets!! What an awesome find – totally just solved my “What will I get dad for Christmas” dilemma.

  98. Janet Jackson says

    I love everything. So hard to choose. But if I had to, it would be the Classic Salt and Pepper Shaker Set. So cute.
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  106. stephanie baker says

    I love the collegiate collection, but my college is not on there 🙁 Would def get my dad a Baylor skillet, though.

  107. jberry says

    I think that I would get a lot of use out of the Grillware Pizza Tray. I’ve never seen this line before, lots of great gift ideas.

  130. K-Squared says

    Yes… You are the greatest company of college items – I’ll be sure to share this with all the co-ed’s plus thos that are friends & family! For several years, I was delayed from ever getting an item for a family member or friend for the holidays – and for this I might be able to make up for it (if I win) with that of a Univ of Florida Mug! The individual of whom this will be going to is someone that really tried her best in school and achieved what she did through hard work. She has continued on with her academics but like myself (our families arent wealthy) so we have had to work & save in order to pay for our semesters at school! And I think that the Univ of Florida Mug will be a great inspiration for her to one day pursue a degree in medicine! Thanks so much!
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