Food and fun

Tailgaters April Kayter, left, and Megan Colvin before a USC game.  (Axel Koester / For The Times)

Pork chops stuffed with goat cheese, bacon and spinach; celery root slaw; black beans; and skillet corn bread.  (Stephen Osman / Los Angeles Times)

Brined overnight then grilled on game day, stuffed chops are the centerpiece of the pork-filled tailgate extravaganza.  (Stephen Osman / Los Angeles Times)

Celery root and apple slaw is tossed with toasted pecans and currants then lightly dressed with sour cream, cider vinegar and a touch of horseradish  (Stephen Osman / Los Angeles Times)

Slow-cooked black beans can be made the day before and reheated before the party.  (Stephen Osman / Los Angeles Times)