To add flavor to the delicate, bullet-shaped green, Mr. Stitt first builds a base by softening bacon (preferably cut from a slab) in olive oil.

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In general, the foods were gourmet takes on regional specialties: the Dallas Cowboys did Quail Breast Wrapped in Niman Ranch Bacon, the Denver Broncos served Szechuan Style Colorado Bison Short Ribs, the Green Bay Packers Wisconsin Duck Borscht with Duck Brats and Caraway Cream, The Kansas City Chiefs honored their legendary hometown BBQ heritage with Cider Braised Pork Shoulder with Caramelized Onions, and so on.

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