This game is a bigger deal than it appears. Aaron Rodgers, he who quarterbacked the Packers to Super Bowl XLV, is now a Steeler. This guy has a history; he has defeated very team in the NFL except Green Bay.

Green Bay, on the other hand, has defeated Pittsburgh a few times, most notably (and ironically?) in Super Bowl XLV. However, the Packers haven’t won in Pittsburgh since (gulp) Bart Starr was quarterback. Yikes.

So here at the O.K. Chorale, we’re taking our superstitious responsibility seriously this week. Eating the Opponent: Pittsburgh – bring it on!

Pierogies, of course. Not racing around the baseball diamond like the Famous Racing Sausages (hey, Pirates, we haven’t forgotten you), but pan fried and delicious.

Pan Fried Pierogies

With a little research, we found the Chip Chop Ham Sandwich. Thin sliced ham with barbecue sauce on a soft toasted bun. Delicious!

Simple and yummy.

Did you know that Pittsburgh claims to be the home of the Big Mac? We’re going to try it at home tonight. Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun! I have all but the buns in my kitchen right now.

To continue Eating the Opponent: Pittsburgh, I’ll pick up sesame seed buns, and my favorite Pittsburgh product: Klondike Bars.

If we have anything to do with it, the Steelers don’t stand a chance. Sorry (not sorry), Aaron.