11 Manly Foods To Celebrate No-Shave November
We're halfway through No-Shave November, often called the "manliest" month of the year. We've guided you through avoiding beard-catching foods, but now it's time to educate you on the manliest foods around. To help get you through No-Shave November, we've compiled 11 of our most macho foods from fried mac and cheese to short-rib beef burgers. Serve these up to your buddies or impress your significant other with these hearty dishes.
Big Game Baby Back Ribs
Rip apart this juicy pepper-and-brown-sugar-roasted rack of ribs for an incredibly filling dinner.
Bratwurst Beer-Battered Corn Dogs
Bratwurst is a thick German sausage typically made out of pork and veal or pork and beef. Coated in a Stella Artois beer, this deep-fried sausage has a strong wheat flavor that is balanced out nicely by the corn bread coating.
Click here for the Bratwurst Beer-Battered Corn Dogs Recipe.
Butcher Burger
This recipe is for those who don't mess around when it comes to their burgers. This ground short rib beef burger is topped with sharp Cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and pepper crusted bacon to create the ultimate juicy burger.
Classic Prime Rib
There are few things more satisfying than plunging a sharp knife into a thick hunk of red-wine marinated steak, regardless of whether or not you're sporting a beard. This classic recipe is perfect impress-your-date material if you're looking to prove that real men cook.
Deep-Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites
These gooey mac and cheese bites have a crispy exterior that perfectly surrounds the warm, rich interior. If you're into football, make these for your friends as a pre-tailgating snack to fill everyone up before a day of drinking.
Click here for the Deep-Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites Recipe.
Khe-Yo's Beef Jerky
Impress your friends by making your own chewy beef jerky from scratch! This tender sirloin steak is cut into strips and marinated with oyster sauce, garlic, and fish sauce for an Asian-tasting jerky.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender pieces of pork shoulder melt in your mouth as you bite into this sweet sandwich. This recipe is topped with crisp coleslaw, but you could switch it out for a rich, cheesy mac and cheese to make your sandwich even heartier.
Sloppy Joes
Dig into these messy meat-filled sandwiches for the perfect blend of savory, spicy, and sweet all in one toasted, crunchy bun. This recipe combines ketchup and molasses with strong Worcestershire sauce, spicy hot sauce, and chile flakes for an explosion of sensational flavors.
Spicy Cajun Hot Wings
Can you stand the heat of these Cajun-spiced, hot sauce-coated wings? These roasted hot wings served with a cool blue cheese or ranch dip are the perfect thing to serve to your friends on any game day.
Stuffed Meatloaf
Ultimate Nachos
Talk about macho nachos! These nachos combine chunky ground beef with chipotle powder, chili powder, black pepper, and hot sauce for a spicy meaty taste in every bite. Topped off with your favorite blend of melted cheese, these nachos are perfect for any game-day snack.