Former Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp's philosophy that 40 men must play as one for 60 minutes was good enough for Minnesota to reach Super Bowl IV. Aramark is putting a new twist on that 40/60 concept as part of its Tribute Menu for the 2014 NFL season.

Behold the "40 For 60" burger to be served at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this season. The burger patty is a blend of 40 percent bacon and 60 percent ground beef. The fixings are applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, crispy onions, a fried egg and special sauce. It will be served on a pretzel bun.

The "40 For 60" is among 11 stadium-specific concoctions Aramark is rolling out this season. Others include "Poe's Pork Taco" in Baltimore (smoked pulled pork, tossed with buffalo sauce, topped with green onion slaw on a flatbread tortilla) and "The Emperor" in Pittsburgh (two beef patties with shaved kielbasa, onion bacon kraut, fried egg and Heinz Field Secret Sauce on a Brioche bun).

Check out all of them:

Burgers, Bacon, Dogs: 2014 NFL Tribute Menu

 

40 For 60 Burger, Minnesota

Patty that's 40 percent bacon, 60 percent ground beef. Cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, crispy onions, a fried egg and special sauce. Served on a pretzel bun. Inspiration: Vikings QB Joe Kapp's game-day philosophy -- 40 men playing as one for 60 minutes.

 

Bad to the Bone Bologna, Cleveland

Fried all-beef bologna, cut into the shape of Dawg bones, white American cheese, sweet pickles and Chomp’s secret, spicy sauce, on soft white roll. Served with crinkle cut chips and a side of bologna cheese sauce. Inspiration: The fans in the Dawg Pound.

 

The Emperor, Pittsburgh

Two beef patties with shaved kielbasa, onion bacon kraut, fried egg and Heinz Field Secret Sauce on a Brioche bun. Inspiration:Hall of Fame coach Chuck Noll was nicknamed The Emperor Chaz by broadcaster Myron Cope.

 

Red Sail Dog, Tampa Bay

Hebrew National hot dog with Sriracha mustard, red sauerkraut and scallion curls, on a split top bun. Inspiration: Red sail on the Buccaneers' logo.

 

The Quick & Carmichael, Philadelphia

Black cherry smoked pulled pork, maple sugar smoked pulled chicken, topped with house made slaw, on a potato roll. Each sandwich is available with choice of Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce or Carolina Vinegar Barbecue Sauce. Inspiration: Mike Quick and Harold Carmichael were two of the best receivers in team history.

 

Toro's Chicken Stack, Houston

Created by Aramark’s celebrity chef partner, Grady Spears. Hill Country smoked chicken, topped with candied bacon, Texas jack cheese, cranberry mayo and garnished with fresh arugula. Served on a Sheila Parton jalapeño roll with kettle chips. Inspiration: Toro is the Texans mascot.

 

Who-Dey Pigskin Wrap, Cincinnati

Soft flour tortilla encasing two corn tostada shells loaded with Mojo pulled pork (seasoned and cooked for over 13 hours), pork crackling, bacon bits, fresh Pico de Gallo and pepper jack cheese, grilled until golden brown. Served with creamy cilantro-lime queso cheese sauce. Inspiration: The team's signature fan chant of "Who Dey, Who Dey, Who Dey think gonna beat them Bengals."

 

Poe's Pork Taco, Baltimore

Smoked pulled pork, tossed with buffalo sauce, topped with green onion slaw on a flatbread tortilla. Served with Utz Potato Chips. Inspiration: Baltimore poet Edgar Allan Poe, wrote "The Raven."

 

DaBurger Sliders

Pepper jack pork burger, chorizo cream, chipotle barbecue pulled pork, Havarti cheese, thick-cut bacon and crispy potato sticks. Inspiration: The Illinois Pork Council's classic "DaBurger."

 

Tailgate Stack, Kansas City

Burnt ends topped with cheddar cheese sauce, malted beer grain syrup, bacon and a fried egg. Served on a piece of frybread. Inspiration: The tailgating at Arrowhead Stadium is legendary.

 

Music City Meatloaf Sandwich

Homemade meatloaf with crispy, fried onions and chipotle mayo. Inspiration: "Named for Nashville's thriving comfort food scene."

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