Superbowl time with Vlasic!

VLASIC® PICKLES SHARES SANDWICH IDEAS THAT ARE SURE TO BE PARTY PLAYMAKERS FOR THE BIG GAME

Warning: These Ideas May Result in Penalty for Excessive Celebration

MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ (February 2011)—For Super Bowl, pickles are the ultimate side and topper for the sandwiches that will be devoured in front of the TV, at tailgates and at the big game on February 6^th. Vlasic® Pickles are always delicious with your favorite game day foods and have the added bonus of each serving being low in calories and containing NO fat. Even if fans root for different teams, they can still agree on one thing: great food equals a great party.

Vlasic ®has a pickle for every sandwich and is also the perfect no-fuss snack for game watchers everywhere. This Game Day, Vlasic ® is making it more convenient and affordable than ever to host a great party. Through February 10^th, the brand is offering 55 cents off of ANY Vlasic ® product in stores nationwide through www.coupons.com and www.smartsource.com –just look for the online banner that says “Vlasic. It’s How a Sandwich Parties.” Here are some super sandwich ideas from the “Food Dude” himself, Chef Kevin Roberts, guaranteed to inspire a touchdown dance or two:

TEXAS-STYLE HOT DOG

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

For the Hotdogs:

4 Kosher All Beef hot dogs

4 good quality hot dog buns

For the Pickleslaw:

2 cups shredded cabbage

2 teaspoons celery seed

4 tablespoons Vlasic® Relish

3/4 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

2 cups barbecue sauce (use your favorite smoky flavor)

Directions:

1. Add shredded cabbage to a large mixing bowl.

2. Add celery seed, relish, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well and put aside.

3. Grill/boil/bake hot dogs and buns until desired doneness.

4. Now build your Texas Dog. Spread some barbecue sauce on the bun, add the hot dog, as much Pickleslaw as you want and enjoy!

 

 

GRILLED CUBAN SUBS

This is really similar to the Hoagies we make on Super Bowl Sunday!

Makes 2 subs

Ingredients:

2 loafs hero-style French bread

4 tablespoons French’s® Yellow Mustard

4 Vlasic® Kosher Dill Stackers

4 slices, Swiss cheese

6 slices, Virginia ham

4 tablespoons roast pork, chopped or pulled

Directions:

1. Half the bread lengthwise.

2. Spread the mustard on both sides.

3. Add 2 pickle slices per sub on top of the mustard, then add the Swiss cheese on top of them.

4. Fold ham in half and add evenly. Then add the pork on top of the ham.

5. Fold Subs together and grill until bread is nice and toasty and cheese is melted.

(You can place a large, heavy pan on top while grilling to make this a true Panini!)

What are your favorite uses for pickles?  3 winners will each receive a coupon for a free jar of pickles!

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I was not compensated for this post.  Any and all opinions here are mine.  Vlasic will provide the coupons to the winners.