Some advice, please

One of our neighbors has a son coming home from Iraq on Saturday. He is a Purple Heart receipient. The family has a LOT of friends and fellow motorcycle riders giving him an escort to town - the American Legion and some other former/current military will be here - our little village is naming next Saturday the "Eric <I'm leaving out the last name, as I forget the spelling. Day" and we will be able to close the street in front our houses for a big block party.

I was asked to assist with the smoking - along with a few others - none of us have big rigs. I know we have a total of 2 Brinkman SnP, 1 ECB, 2 22" kettles - and a few other grills I'm not aware of.

We don't know how many people to expect - I am thinking about smoking some pork butts a few days ahead of time and freezing them (after pulling) and then reheating day of - and then making some ABTs and MOINK Balls - maybe a brisket or two. I'm not concerned about side dishes.

Any additions you suggest?

ipls3355 said:

Saturday as in tomorrow?

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oops sorry...next week...

thanks for the offer to help - anyone near Peoria feel free. I just remembered that is my birthday weekend - what a great way to spend it - cooking for a real American hero and his family and friends!

This kid (not sure his age, 21 maybe) is over seven feet tall - I told him he needs to travel on his knees, that he's too much of a target for his Taliban. Fortunately, he's okay - got his Purple Heart when his vehicle hit a IED.

Harbormaster said:

I recently had a buddy cook a bunch of pulled pork for his daughters graduation.
He vacu-sucked it, froze it, and reheated it in my turkey fryer filled with water. (leave the pork in the bags). came out really good that way.

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That sounds like a great way - I'll have to one day invest in a vacu-packer and turkey frier...been wanting them anyway, now I have another reason..

bbqbull said:

Congrats on your Q efforts, if I were closer I would definately help you out.

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Thanks, Bull - there is a guy in town who owns a custom made trailor-based/grill/smoker. I am thinking of asking to borrow it to cook dogs and burgers on, as well. I figure most of the smoking will be mostly done by the time the soldier arrives and the party begins - may even do the MOINK balls and ABTS on it - I've never used one that large before, so it's an exciting idea...

Thanks, everyone! The menu changes quite a bit, original thoughts were that there would be about 100 folks, now more than 300. Menu is pretty easy, imo, burgers, brats, hotdogs (all grilling/no smoking). I am going to make up a big batch of MOINK balls to have ready as appetizers and some ABTs (the soldier's favorite) The MOINK and the ABTs will be the most work.