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Nothing says football season like good food, good friends, and something delicious to gather around. This Memphis BBQ Grazing Board brings all the game day favorites together – smoky grilled sausage, sharp cheeses, zesty pickled bites, and fiery seasoned crackers – all anchored with classic Southern BBQ sauces. It’s hearty, shareable, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser from kickoff to the final whistle.

Memphis BBQ Grazing Board

• 2 smoked sausage kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds and lightly seasoned before grilling

• 4 cups cubed cheeses (cheddar, Swiss, Colby Jack assortment)

• 1 jar kosher dill pickle spears

• 1 cup pepperoncini

• 1 jar pickled okra

• 1 jar pickled okra

• Seasoned Saltine Crackers (see recipe below!!)

• Rendezvous BBQ sauce

• Gold BBQ sauce

Assembling the Board

Prepare the sausage – Slice kielbasa into ½-inch rounds, season lightly with BBQ rub or paprika/garlic powder, then grill until browned on each side.

Anchor the board – Arrange sausage in the center.

Cheeses – Cluster cubed cheeses around the sausage.

Pickled accents – Add pickle spears, pepperoncini, and pickled okra in ramekins or piles.

Crunch – Add seasoned saltines or Firecracker Crackers.

Sauces & dips – Serve BBQ sauces and mustard in small bowls or jars with spoons.

Finishing touches – Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions.

Ingredients:

• 1 box Saltine crackers

• 1 cup canola or olive oil

• 2 Tbsp ranch dressing powder

• 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes

• 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Place the saltines in a gallon-size plastic bag.
2. Stir together oil, ranch powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne.
3. Pour mixture over crackers, seal bag, and gently turn to coat evenly.
4. Let sit for several hours, turning occasionally, until oil is absorbed.
5. (Optional but recommended) Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread crackers on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake 15 minutes for a crisp finish.

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