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Well, its already Thursday and no one is talking food yet.

I got a 7.6# trimmed Costco flat (2.05 a pound) thawing, and a 4# pork loin.

I'll add to that, and this thread as we go along.

Thinking of trying the fried ravioli things that Greg is talking about.

I'm sure 2 slabs of baby backs will make it to the racks too.

Need to get supplies. I'm nearly all out.

What you all cooking?
 
Our new smoker should be ready for pickup either today or tommorrow. Mr. Kick is going to come out and help us christen this beast!

I am thinking the following:
Brisket
Ribs
Loin
Chicken
Pork Butt

And Don't FOr get the fatties!

JT you may have to stop by and check on us??
 
You doing that on Monday? PM me directions and I'll see what we're doing. Weekend plans have kinda taken a hit so not sure what's going on right now...
 
Had the 'dera about 2/3 full yesterday. Keep some and spread the rest out to friends and family. I tried a couple of the suggestions I got from my 'What haven't you tried?' thread. I'll sample some more later and post the results.

Labor day: Picked up six racks of spares yesterday. Might grab some more this afternoon. Planning on 1-2 briskets depending on the quality. Thinking about stuffing a pork loin as well. And of course, sausage!
 
dunno yet.. havent decided.. got 14 people coming though... gotta feed em something.

maybe i should start dinkin huh??
 
You doing that on Monday?

I have a strange feeling we will start on friday night and keep smoking until at least Sunday possiblt Monday.
 
Thinking of trying the fried ravioli things that Greg is talking about.
Bill, it's awesome stuff, as a matter of fact were doing some tonight for the Cowboys v Chiefs game. Having an all appetizers menu. Shrimp cocktail, mozzarella sticks, puppy peters (lil smokies), buffalo wings and the ravioli.

Doing a pair of briskets and experimenting with some on-sale spares, yes the experimenting may even include some boiling. Let the flogging begin.
 
Sunday, I'm going to load up mine with some 2 spares, some rib tips, some stl pork steaks, some chicken legs for the kids, my 1st fatty,a brisket flat and something new a bratwurst, hot italian sausage fatty roll.
all rub with my special rub and somked using a 50/50 cherry/hickory mix!!!
 
I have a strange feeling we will start on friday night and keep smoking until at least Sunday possiblt Monday.

I would be disappointed in anything less! Don't forget pictures, we gotta have pix of the new rig.

Yes I used the "B" word. Just a quick 20 minute simmer for comparitive purposes, gonna brine a rack too and figure out a couple more variations just for fun.
 
You get Maxim magazine E?

Great article on Top 10 sandwhichs.

Think a KC place made it.

Anyway, they have a sandwhich thats all appetizers on a bun. Mozzarella sticks, poppers, fries, the works, all piled on. That was the #1 sandwhich
 
Bill if you try the ravioli, here is the deal. They use the meat filled ones and they have a thin batter coating on them. Deepfry til golden brown sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan. Serve with marinara with some more parmesangrated on that.mmmmmmmmmmmm.

I will be firing up the beast this weekend. Tomorrow actually. We are doing up a case (10) of butts and 2 cases (220 in each case) of chicken wings. I'll take pics.
 
willkat98 said:
Good idea Jorge.

I might try stuffing one too. Maybe Canadian bacon in a pork loin. nothing goes better with pork, than pork

Usually do a mix of bleu cheese, mushrooms, chopped pepperoncinis, a few pickled serranos, kalamata olives, a few green olives stuffed with habaneros, garlic, seasoning of the day, and bread crumbs. Rub the loin down with the rub of the day.
 
Oh yeah, I forgot, I am throwing on 4 more butts for a wedding reeception on Saturday and a few slabs of spares and tips. Think I can find room for a fatty or two?
 
parrothead said:
Oh yeah, I forgot, I am throwing on 4 more butts for a wedding reeception on Saturday and a few slabs of spares and tips. Think I can find room for a fatty or two?

Probably plenty of room, but are to going to keep it refrigerated until you make it down to the OTHER end of the pit. :D
 
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