Delicious Low-Carb Tailgating Ideas
Football Season Is Back
That means tailgating, hosting parties, or attending parties that request a side-dish for all to share. But, that doesn’t mean that we have to indulge in the same-ole insulin-pumping, chronic disease-inducing foods that we’ve been conditioned to eat while supporting our favorite team.
When we decondition ourselves from the norm we can find a gazillion delicious recipes and drinks to share with our friends. The following are a few that were posted on Marks Daily Apple, and if you have some of your own to add please feel to share them at Primal Fix.
Your favorite team has to change it up every so often to get out of the cellar or to just to stay on top — try changing it up yourself to stay on top of your game or get out of the cellar as it may be. There’s no need to be on injured reserve all year long — let’s go!

As we move toward September, we might be thinking of Labor Day parties or fall tailgating weekends — events perfect for a barbecue spread. But when you’re eating Primal, keto or otherwise low-carb, traditional barbecue fare isn’t always the ideal choice. Even when you’re throwing a party centered on grilled meat, it’s all too easy for carbs to sneak into the mix. Buns, pasta salads, chips, cheese and crackers, beer, sweet tea, sodas and desserts often make up the bulk of a typical buffet. So, what’s a Primal type to do (or serve)?
Here’s how to throw a low-carb barbecue feast everyone will love.
Drinks

Avoid high sugar drinks like juice, soda, and tonic, and keep the ice chest filled with refreshing, sugar-free or low-sugar beverages.
- Sparkling water, either plain or flavored
- Sparkling water with flavored ice cubes
- Low sugar kombucha
- Unsweetened ice tea
- Cold brew coffee
Appetizers

Skip the chip and cracker aisle when shopping for a low-carb barbecue party. Instead, serve platters of cheese and nuts, raw vegetables with dip, and protein-rich appetizers.
Spicy Chorizo Keto Stuffed Jalapeños Marinated Olives and Nuts Chipotle Lime Avocado Bacon Dip Almost Deviled Eggs Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog Bites
Side Dishes

Side dishes at a barbecue can be carb-loaded landmines. Instead of standard barbecue fares like pasta salad, potato salad, fruit salad, and corn, load up the buffet up with crunchy coleslaw, colorful green salads, and grilled or roasted vegetables.
Don’t ruin healthy low-carb salads with salad dressing or mayonnaise made from unhealthy industrial seed oils and sugar. Instead, whisk together homemade salad dressings. Better yet, make low-carb life easier by keeping Primal Kitchen® dressings and marinades and Mayo varieties on hand.
Keto Cole Slaw Sausage and Veggie Skewers Roasted Vegetable Salad Baby Kale Rainbow Salad Grilled Kale Sesame Ginger Slaw
Meats

The most obvious way to avoid carbs at a barbecue is to serve hamburgers and sausages without buns. Even better, serve grilled meat that doesn’t need a bun, like a steak, ribs or pork roast.
But beware of carbs lurking in the rubs, marinades, and sauces that flavor meat. Sugar is usually the culprit. Read labels to avoid store-bought rubs and marinades with sweeteners, or make your own rubs and marinades at home (or use any of the Primal Kitchen® Marinades).
Lime and Basil Marinaded Beef Kebabs Low Carb BBQ Ribs Coconut Marinated Short Ribs Charcoal Roasted Pork Loin 5 Steps to the Perfect Steak
Condiments

Just try hosting a barbecue without ketchup, and wait for the outcry. Luckily, now there’s Primal Kitchen® Unsweetened Ketchup, Spicy Brown Mustard and Mayo to the rescue. Condiments that pack tons of flavor with very few carbs, like pickles, sauerkraut, and hot sauce, are also a must.
Desserts

A bowl of brightly colored berries (perhaps with unsweetened whipped cream on the side?) is an easy summer treat. If you’re willing to put in a little more work, then serve a decadent low-carb dessert.
Keto Coffee Popsicles Keto Cheesecake Parfait Avocado Matcha Dairy-Free Ice Cream
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