\u201cIt\u2019s one of my favorite times of year,\u201d says Cook. \u201cThere\u2019s that first little break in the weather, the smell of outdoor cooking and the sound of football on TV.\u201d<\/p>\n
Because Cook says \u201ccrunchy salty things\u201d come to mind first and foremost, in place of the more traditional chips and nuts he recommends Epic Pork Rinds and Pork Cracklings. Based in Austin, these artisanal snacks are made from non-GMO and antibiotic-free pork and happen to be compatible with a Paleo diet.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re all grass fed with no hormones, and they\u2019re one of the only companies who are Whole 30 approved,\u201d says Cook.<\/p>\n
If you can\u2019t get away from chips, Cook recommends keto-friendly grain-free chips from Siete served with a healthy helping of Salpica Jalapeno Jack Queso with Salsa Verde.<\/p>\n
Although the Market doesn\u2019t sell spirits, there are some premium mixers to elevate your Bloodies and \u2018Gritas in store. Cook recommends craft cocktail mixers from Powell & Mahoney.<\/p>\n
No matter your protein of choice, how you cook it is going to impact the flavor significantly. Fans of the Big Green Egg will find lump hardwood charcoal at the Market, as well as traditional charcoal. If smoking is in your skill set, the Market also carries an array of wood chips.<\/p>\n
Says Cook, \u201cWe have hickory and oak and cherry wood. Cherry and fruitwood pair better with lighter meats like pork and chicken, and the harder woods pair better with darker meats like beef.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cook recommends a \u201csuper-easy\u201d coleslaw as the perfect side dish. Dress up your shredded cabbage, onion and carrots with Dave\u2019s Gourmet Creamy Roasted Jalapeno Hot Sauce cut with some Duke\u2019s Mayonnaise to control the heat. Mix to taste, and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n
Finally, the hot days of August and September call for a refreshing treat. Fort Worth-based Alchemy Pops \u201chave a ton of flavors,\u201d according to Cook, and make an easy dessert. \u201cJust throw them in the cooler and serve when you\u2019re ready!\u2019[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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