At the beginning of February it is finally time again. Super Bowl Final The best American football team is chosen. On average, around 111 million Americans in front of the television at home. Worldwide, the Super Bowl has even attracted a whopping 800 million viewers . Whether you celebrate the sporting event of the year at home with friends and acquaintances or go to a dedicated cinema – one thing is clear: the traditional Super Bowl food must not be missed!
Anyone who has a Super Bowl If you want to organize a party, you will certainly ask yourself the question "What are we going to eat on Super Bowl night?" We will give you useful tips , inspiration and present some American products that you probably don't know yet.
Super Bowl food: American snacks to nibble on
For most viewers – whether in the USA or here – the food on the day of the Super Bowl must typically American be.
Not too big a surprise: chips are the most popular snack In the USA alone, a good 14,000 tons of chips consumed. Also Popcorn is one of the most popular Super Bowl snacks. Americans consume around 4,000 tons of it. Also very popular are Nachos with cheese or Salsa sauce . But also Guacamole is very popular for dipping. In the USA, on the day of the Super Bowl alone, 3.6 million kilograms eaten by it.
In addition to chips, nachos and popcorn, you can of course offer your guests other American snacks Serve. Cheese bites or Corn on the cob with butter and salt to.
But also for more unusual snacks, such as Dates wrapped in bacon, is often used on the day of the Super Bowl final.
Most American snacks for the Super Bowl are of course accompanied by the appropriate Sauces and dips We have compiled the best dips for you, so that your evening with friends becomes a culinary highlight becomes.
These dips go perfectly with chips, nachos & co.
No matter whether spicy, mild, tomatoey or slightly fruity – here comes everyone at his expense. For example, we can Buttermilk Cracked Peppercorn Dressing from Stonewall Kitchen recommend. The dressing is not only suitable for salads, but also goes perfectly with various snacks. creamy base made from buttermilk and Parmesan with a little Garlic oil and a slight sharpness of black pepper make the Buttermilk Cracked Peppercorn Dressing a delicious dip.
For those who like it a little sharper we recommend the Habanero Mango Aioli , which has a slightly sweet taste of mango and the fiery spiciness the Habanero chili is convincing.
With the Mild Tomato Salsa (slightly spicy) and the popular Country Ketchup Everyone who is looking for a tomato dip seek.
The Roasted Garlic Peanut Sauce makes the hearts of all Peanut fans beat faster, while the Pineapple Chipotle Salsa is aimed at all those who fruity-smoky Prefer taste.
You can find more sauces here .
Main course – the classic Super Bowl meal
Anyone who wants to offer their guests classic, American main courses serve, you should definitely read on. Alongside the classics such as pizza, burgers, hot dogs and turkey, one dish is undisputedly 1st place of the most popular main dishes at the Super Bowl: the Chicken Wings . Proud 1.3 billion Chicken wings are devoured during the Super Bowl final in the USA. That's an average of (with 111,000,000 viewers) almost 12 chicken wings per person.
Chicken wings are also very popular here in Germany. Whether homemade or store-bought, one thing is certain to be crispy chicken wings not to be missed: the matching sauce .
These sauces go perfectly with chicken wings
In addition to the delicious Ghost Pepper Aioli, we also have the Hot Honey Wing Sauce in our product range. This includes, among other things, a fiery cayenne pepper mixture , fine Dijon mustard, spicy spices, exquisite honey and red chili pepper. Besides dipping chicken wings, you can also use the sauce on crispy chicken burgers, chicken tacos or Nachos use.
Particularly popular – and one our bestsellers - is the Honey Barbecue Sauce , which is especially good with Chicken wings (but also with spare ribs, burgers and fries). The sweet and fruity aroma of fresh tomatoes and exquisite honey makes it an absolute Highlight . Mild in taste, it has a pleasant hint of spiciness with natural chili extract and paprika oil. Definitely worth trying!
Our insider tip for all those who like something smoky like: the Smoky Peach Whiskey Sauce from Stonewall Kitchen . This delicious sauce combines smoky notes with a light sweetness. High-quality ingredients like peaches, authentic American Southern whiskey, the finest Dijon mustard, and delicately sweet honey give the Smoky Peach Whiskey Sauce its exquisite flavor. This will make the meal at the Super Bowl finale a real highlight!
Delicious desserts for the Super Bowl finale
Although the effective playing time of the Super Bowl is on average no more than eleven minutes the entire game lasts well three hours . The reason for this is the numerous interruptions , commercials and the legendary halftime show. It happens every now and then that your guests, despite the numerous snacks and the sumptuous main course, get a little hungry again .
Of course, you should also be prepared for this eventuality. To combat your guests' hunger, you can offer them a delicious, American dessert How about a delicious apple pie, made by yourself made cupcakes , American cookies or something Ice cream ?
Here again, we have compiled a few things for you. Let our delicious dessert sauces (which, by the way, go perfectly with ice cream, cake or waffles).
These drinks should be available at the Super Bowl finale
How can all this good Super Bowl Food Best washed down? With a big gulp of beer! That's what many Americans think. On the day of the final, an average of 120 million liters of beer drunk.
So if you want to offer your guests a typical American football If you want to give your evening a special treat, make sure that the beer is really on your shopping list. But also make sure that non-alcoholic drinks Especially because the Super Bowl takes place late at night, you should definitely enough soft drinks like having cola in the house.
More interesting facts about the Super Bowl
In our article, for example, we mentioned how many chicken wings or how many tons of chips are consumed at the Super Bowl finale.
Now we would like Your knowledge by a few more facts about the Super Bowl so that you can share your guests impress can.
- In the USA, approximately 680 million liters of water are flushed down the toilet during halftime
- Never before has a NFL team the final in his Home stadium reached
- Pizza delivery services one third of their annual turnover on the day of the Super Bowl (this is why Pizza Hut also 11,000 new temporary workers – especially for this day – one)
- Meager 60 US dollars the average American already before the Super Bowl for clothing, food and fan items from
- A 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl in 1967 cost only $34,500 (In 2017, the cost was almost $5 million)
- In the USA alone, almost 4 billion dollars in Betting “invested”
- The Sickness rate rises on the Monday after the Super Bowl 6%
- Each player of the winning team receives a diamond-studded Super Bowl ring worth approx. $5,000
- In 2013, (alone!) a Parking ticket around the Superdome in New Orleans 550€
- In 2014, the cheapest ticket 500 dollars
- At the very first Super Bowl, tickets for six dollars to buy
4 tips to combat fatigue at the Super Bowl finale
In the USA the Super Bowl final begins on late afternoon or early evening. This means that the sporting event (due to the time difference) will not start in Germany until Night from Sunday to Monday begins. If you want to watch the complete finale, you should register for the following day better take time off.
In addition, there are a few things you should keep in mind so that you can Do not fall asleep prematurely . The website 2glory has 4 tips to combat fatigue summarized.
Small snacks help against tiredness
As we have already clarified, American snacks such as chicken wings, nachos, chips & co. are part of a traditional Super Bowl night . However, you should refrain from stuffing yourself with all the delicacies – as tempting as it may be. With a full stomach the risk of falling asleep is significantly higher. During the game, it is better to use Little things This will also protect you from the first slumps.
Enjoy alcohol in moderation
At the Super Bowl, American beer (in most cases light beer) is extremely popular and almost impossible to imagine life without. But whoever attends the mega event completely want to experience, it should rather take it a little easier . Every now and then, it is better to use a non-alcoholic soft drink back.
Active pastime during halftime
Especially in the Halftime break (even before the halftime show) the risk of falling asleep is particularly high. Use the time, get up and move around a bit! Do you have a foosball table, a pool table, or a dartboard at home? Even better! Challenge Your guests but to a game out of here.
Sleep ahead instead of falling asleep
To be fit on the day of the Super Bowl final, you can also go to sleep early and “sleep in.” This way you will be on time for the game well rested and can enjoy the game to the fullest – without having to fight against tiredness.
