Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFayetteville Taco & Tamale Co.Tailgate Platter Recipe

Tailgate Platter Recipe

Time3h
Serves12

Includes 6 Pulled Pork Tacos, 6 Grilled Chicken Tacos, 12 Tamales, Cheese Dip, Chili, Pickled Jalapenos, Guac, & Chips.

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork Tacos

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Pickled Jalapenos

Guacamole

Chips

Method

Pulled Pork Tacos

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pulled Pork

    In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder and cover it with barbecue sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded.

  2. 2

    Assemble Tacos

    Once the pork is shredded, warm the taco tortillas. Fill each tortilla with pulled pork, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Grilled Chicken Tacos

  1. 3

    Grill the Chicken

    Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning and grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let rest and then slice.

  2. 4

    Assemble Tacos

    Warm the taco tortillas and fill each with sliced grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.

Tamales

  1. 5

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina and chicken broth to form a dough. Mix until smooth and pliable.

  2. 6

    Fill and Wrap Tamales

    Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes. Spread masa dough on each husk, add filling, and fold the husk to enclose the filling. Steam tamales for about 1 hour.

Cheese Dip

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, and jalapeños. Cook over medium heat until melted and smooth.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy warm with tortilla chips.

Chili

  1. 9

    Cook the Chili

    In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add chopped onions and cook until softened. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and chili powder. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Pickled Jalapenos

  1. 10

    Pickling Process

    In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Pour over sliced jalapeños in a jar. Let cool and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

Guacamole

  1. 11

    Prepare Guacamole

    In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados. Add lime juice, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix until combined.

Chips

  1. 12

    Set Up Chips

    Open the bag of tortilla chips and arrange them in a serving bowl for easy access.

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