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Kahuna Burners, Bold Flavor, and Game-Day Traditions

College students are preparing to head back to campus, team colors are beginning to appear everywhere, and football fans are counting down the remaining weeks until kickoff. That can only mean one thing: tailgating season is almost here.

From early-morning gatherings outside the stadium to backyard watch parties with friends and family, great food is at the center of every game-day tradition. With powerful Kahuna burners, versatile outdoor cooking accessories, and bold Mossy Oak® Seasonings by Eastman Outdoors, you have everything needed to turn your next tailgate into a game-day feast.

Bring Big Cooking Power to Game Day

Tailgating food should be hot, flavorful, and easy to prepare for a crowd. The Eastman Outdoors Kahuna burner lineup gives outdoor cooks the power and flexibility to prepare much more than the usual burgers and hot dogs.

The Portable Kahuna Burner is a convenient option for tailgates, campsites, patios, and outdoor gatherings. Its portable design makes it easier to pack alongside your other game-day gear while still providing the cooking power needed to prepare a variety of crowd-pleasing meals.

For larger gatherings and serious outdoor cooking, the Big Kahuna Burner provides a dependable setup for preparing generous portions. Whether you are cooking for a few close friends or feeding an entire group of loyal fans, the Big Kahuna helps you spend less time worrying about your cooking equipment and more time enjoying the pregame atmosphere.

Pair your burner with the Eastman Outdoors Wok Kit to create stir-fry, fajitas, breakfast skillets, fried rice, seafood, vegetables, and other meals that go beyond traditional tailgate food. The Eastman Outdoors Fish Fryer Basket is another useful addition for preparing crispy fish, chicken, fries, onion rings, and other game-day favorites.

With the right setup, your tailgate menu can be as exciting as the game itself.

Add Bold Flavor with Mossy Oak® Seasonings

A powerful outdoor cooking setup is only part of a great tailgate. The right seasoning can turn a simple meal into something everyone talks about long after the final whistle.

Mossy Oak® Seasonings by Eastman Outdoors bring bold, outdoor-inspired flavor to game-day favorites, wild game, poultry, sausage, jerky, vegetables, and more. They are a natural fit for hunters, outdoor cooks, and football fans who want to serve something more memorable than the standard tailgate menu.

The seasoning lineup includes flavors for nearly every kind of game-day meal, including:

• All Purpose Seasoning
• Cajun Seasoning
• Fajita Seasoning
• Venison Seasoning
• Lemon Pepper Wild Turkey Seasoning
• Garlic and Herb Wild Fowl Seasoning
• Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
• Maple Sausage Seasoning
• Sweet Italian Sausage Seasoning
• Hot Italian Sausage Seasoning
• Jalapeño Jerky Seasoning
• Teriyaki Jerky Seasoning
• Sweet and Spicy Jerky Seasoning
• Hot and Spicy Jerky Seasoning

Whether you are preparing burgers, brats, venison, turkey, chicken, seafood, potatoes, or vegetables, Mossy Oak® Seasonings help bring big flavor to the table.

Start the Tailgate Early

Some of the best tailgates begin hours before kickoff. For an early game, fire up a Kahuna burner and prepare a hearty breakfast for your group.

• Sausage and eggs
• Breakfast potatoes
• Peppers and onions
• Breakfast burritos
• Pancakes or French toast
• Biscuits and gravy

Mossy Oak® Breakfast Sausage or Maple Sausage Seasoning can add an extra layer of flavor to homemade sausage, breakfast skillets, and other cool-weather favorites. Add some hot coffee, your favorite team gear, and a few friendly predictions about the final score, and you have everything needed to start game day the right way.

Build a Winning Game-Day Menu

Afternoon and evening games open the door to even more outdoor cooking possibilities. Instead of preparing the same meal every weekend, use your Kahuna burner and Mossy Oak® Seasonings to create something different for each matchup.

Sizzle steak, chicken, or venison fajitas with Mossy Oak® Fajita Seasoning. Prepare a large batch of Cajun shrimp, potatoes, sausage, corn, and vegetables for the entire group. Use All Purpose Seasoning to add bold flavor to burgers, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, and other tailgate staples.

For wild-game fans, Venison Seasoning is a natural fit for deer burgers, steaks, tenderloins, and other field-to-table recipes. Hunters can bring some of their favorite flavors from deer camp directly to the stadium parking lot or backyard.

Mossy Oak® Lemon Pepper Wild Turkey Seasoning and Garlic and Herb Wild Fowl Seasoning can also be used to create flavorful turkey, chicken, duck, and other poultry dishes for the entire tailgate crew.

Make Your Own Game-Day Snacks

Not everything has to be cooked after you arrive. Homemade jerky and sausage can be prepared ahead of time, packed in the cooler, and shared while everyone waits for the main meal.

Mossy Oak® Jerky Seasonings are available in several crowd-pleasing flavors, including Jalapeño, Teriyaki, Sweet and Spicy, Hot and Spicy, and Black Pepper. These seasonings make it easy to create custom game-day snacks using beef, venison, or other wild game.

Homemade sausage is another great option for tailgating. Prepare breakfast sausage for an early kickoff or grill Sweet Italian, Hot Italian, or Maple Sausage before an afternoon game.

It is a practical way to bring your own harvest to the tailgate while sharing something that cannot be found at an ordinary concession stand.

Great Food Brings Fans Together

Tailgating is about more than what happens on the field. It is about the traditions that bring people together.

It is the smell of food cooking while the parking lot fills with fans. It is seeing old college friends, meeting neighboring tailgaters, playing cornhole, and sharing a meal before heading into the stadium. It is passing recipes from one generation to the next and returning to the same tailgate spot every fall.

Eastman Outdoors, Mossy Oak® Seasonings, and tailgating go hand in hand because they are all centered around outdoor traditions, great food, and time spent with the people who matter most.

Kahuna burners give you the outdoor cooking power to feed a group, while Mossy Oak® Seasonings help bring bold flavor to nearly anything on your game-day menu. Together, they can turn a regular parking spot, campsite, patio, or backyard into the place everyone wants to gather.

Take the Tailgate Beyond the Stadium

You do not need a stadium parking pass to enjoy tailgating season.

• Backyard watch parties
• College homecoming events
• RV gatherings
• Campsite cookouts
• Hunting-camp meals
• Community football games
• Fall festivals
• Family gatherings

Set up the burner outdoors, put the game on a nearby television or radio, and prepare a meal that gives everyone a reason to arrive early and stay through the final whistle.

Because the Kahuna lineup can be used throughout the year, it does not have to be packed away when football season ends. The same equipment and seasonings can be used for hunting camp, fish fries, summer cookouts, seafood boils, canning, holiday gatherings, and other outdoor cooking occasions.

Get Ready Before Kickoff

Football season will be here before we know it. Now is the time to clean your cooking equipment, plan your first game-day menu, stock up on Mossy Oak® Seasonings, and make sure your tailgate setup is ready.

Whether you are cooking breakfast before an early kickoff, frying fish for an afternoon crowd, or serving a full wild-game meal during a Saturday night watch party, Eastman Outdoors can help you bring serious cooking power and bold flavor to game day.

Fire up a Kahuna burner, choose your favorite Mossy Oak® Seasonings, invite your fellow fans, and get ready for another unforgettable season of football, food, and fall traditions. This tailgating season, bring the heat—and the flavor—with Eastman Outdoors and Mossy Oak® Seasonings.