Who says you have to spend a ton when it comes time to host a party with football tailgate food and fun? This Pork Sliders Meat Dip and other DIY football-themed party decors will make for a fun gettogether this season.

It is easy to put together a table spread without break the bank this football season. Especially when you love football and food.

Little touches to any table can take it to the house when it comes to sharing in the fun of the game day. Let’s start with a simple and easy way to decorate canning jars for fun ways to sip Coca-Cola during the Big Game.

DIY Tailgate Decor

Canning Jar Football Cups

What You Need:

• 16-oz. wide-mouthed canning jars
• 3mm yellow washi tape

Start by using a clean 16-oz. wide-mouth canning jar. I used 3mm yellow washi tape that I already happened to have in my crafting supplies. You can find this at most craft stores. Measure out about 2 inches of the washi tape, and vertically placed on a smooth surface part of the canning jars.

Measure out three smaller (about an inch) strips to horizontally place over the vertical washi tape. This gives it that “football laces” look.

How simple and fun is that?

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Football Themed Straw Flags

What You Need:

• Created Printable
• Scissors
• Tape
• Straws

Now, grab your straws because I’ve created a printable for you. Since this year’s Big Game is 50, let’s commemorate this with these straw flags.

If you use these for another game day party, they are perfect as the 50-yard line. Simply print out the printable I’ve supplied you, and cut out each flag separately.

Add tape to one end of each flag. Also, add another small bit of tape toward the center to attach to your straws. Lay the straw over the center tape. Simply fold the flag over until both ends are even and secure.

Drop-in your straws to your canning jars, and you’ve got yourself great DIY decor for your table.

You can also check out my DIY Tailgate Coasters for added fun to the table. I also recommend using preserved moss under your snacks and drinks for that “turf” look on your table.

Football Tailgate Food

I found all of my ingredients for the pork sliders meat dip at Walmart. This recipe easily is under $10 to make. It has been a hit with everyone in our family from the adults to the kids.

Start by chopping 6 scallions and 2 jalapeno peppers. Use half of the chopped scallions and jalapeno peppers to line the bottom of your slow cooker.

Add pork shoulder over the top, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Add the rest of the chopped scallions and jalapeno peppers over the top of the pork shoulder.

In a medium mixing bowl, add in 2 cups of barbecue sauce of choice. I prefer something sweet and spicy. Pour slowly in the 16.9-ounce bottle of Coke Zero and stir.

Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Set for 6 hours on low.

Once your pork shoulder is thoroughly cooked, remove onto a cutting board. Use a large serving fork and meat knife to separate the pork and shred.

Add shredded pork into a medium mixing bowl. Add in 1/2 cup of leftover barbecue sauce and stir to cover all the meat. Add more sauce if you like.

Serve with RITZ® Original Crackers in a serving dish to create tasty sliders for your Big Game tablescape. Simple and easy football tailgate food and fun.

Pork Sliders Meat Dip

This savory football tailgate food is classic. Pulled pork sliders that are easy to make.

• Medium-Sized Pork Shoulder
• 6 scallions
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 1-16.9 ounce bottle of Coke Zero
• 2 1/2 cups barbecue sauce of choice
• RITZ® Original Crackers
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Start by chopping 6 scallions and 2 jalapeno peppers.
2. Use half of the chopped scallions and jalapeno peppers to line the bottom of your slow cooker. Add pork shoulder over the top.
3. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the rest of the chopped scallions and jalapeno peppers over the top.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, add in 2 cups of barbecue sauce of choice.
6. Pour slowly in the 16.9-ounce bottle of Coke Zero and stir.
7. Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
8. Set for 6 hours on low.
9. Once your pork shoulder is thoroughly cooked, remove onto a cutting board.
10. Use a large serving fork and meat knife to shred pork.
11. Add shredded pork into a medium mixing bowl and add in 1/2 cup of leftover barbecue sauce.
12. Mix to cover entire meat.
13. Add more sauce if you like.
14. Serve with RITZ® Original Crackers in a serving dish to create tasty sliders for your Big Game tablescape.

Yield: 8 people

Pork Sliders Meat Dip

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This savory football tailgate food is classic. Pulled pork
sliders dip that is easy to make. Using crackers, make this dip at home for everyone to create their own.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 26 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 scallions
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 1-16.9 ounce bottle of Coke Zero
• 2 1/2 cups barbecue sauce of choice
• RITZ® Original Crackers
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Start by chopping 6 scallions and 2 jalapeno peppers.
2. Use half of the chopped scallions and jalapeno peppers to line the bottom of your slow cooker. Add pork shoulder over the top.
3. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the rest of the chopped scallions and jalapeno peppers over the top.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, add in 2 cups of barbecue sauce of choice.
6. Pour slowly in the 16.9-ounce bottle of Coke Zero and stir.
7. Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
8. Set for 6 hours on low.
9. Once your pork shoulder is thoroughly cooked, remove onto a cutting board.
10. Use a large serving fork and meat knife to shred pork.
11. Add shredded pork into a medium mixing bowl and add in 1/2 cup of leftover barbecue sauce.
12. Mix to cover entire meat.
13. Add more sauce if you like.
14. Serve with RITZ® Original Crackers in a serving dish to create tasty sliders for your Big Game tablescape.
    

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