Need a dinner idea for sunday, thoughts?!?

Time_1 · 02-15-2013, 12:07 PM

So my brother in-laws family is in the states from Australia and my wife wants to have them over on sunday for dinner. My wifes wants me to throw something in the smoker (UDS) for them. I dont want to do ribs and tri-tip is what im thinking about doing just looking for other ideas.

Thoughts? I kind of want to WOW them

BobBrisket · 02-15-2013, 12:11 PM

Can't go wrong with pulled pork sammiches, cole slaw, etc. As for the WOW! ABT's, fatties for the appetizer and or pig candy!

MisterChrister · 02-15-2013, 12:17 PM

Smoked pulled chuckie always goes over good too. Search for pepper stout beef.

BobBrisket · 02-15-2013, 12:28 PM

You may also want to ask if there is something they don't like so that you can stay away from it.

J'ville Grill · 02-15-2013, 12:52 PM

What's wrong with ribs?

deguerre · 02-15-2013, 01:01 PM

Rib in roast medium rare.

Big George's BBQ · 02-15-2013, 01:08 PM

I like what Bob said Do something they may not see in Australia- PM some of our Aussie Brethren and ask them

MisterChrister · 02-15-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Big George's BBQ

I like what Bob said Do something they may not see in Australia- PM some of our Aussie Brethren and ask them

Since when do you need to contact Bucs or Titch to get an opinion out of them?!?!?

Dgilleece · 02-15-2013, 01:15 PM

This may be blasphemy for this site but I say forget all that and deep fry them a turkey. I would put money on the fact that they have never tried one.

BobBrisket · 02-15-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dgilleece

This may be blasphemy for this site but I say forget all that and deep fry them a turkey. I would put money on the fact that they have never tried one.

Actually, deep frying stuff wouldn't be a bad idea either. Chicken wings, pork carnitas, big fish fry. On that note, a big crawfish/shrimp boil would be a WOW kinda deal too.

deguerre · 02-15-2013, 01:21 PM

Oooooo! Take them to Outback!

Seriously though, I like the fried or smoked turkey idea. Pretty sure they wouldn't have had either.

BobBrisket · 02-15-2013, 01:48 PM

Not to bash TT, but if you are thinking about going that route, you could just go with some really nice, thick steaks too. A surf and turf type grilled dinner would rock too.

LM600 · 02-15-2013, 01:50 PM

What I'd do Mate is...

Find out what they like, don't like or any potential allergies.

Cook them something that is a local speciality, a way of cooking or a food that is mostly special to your location.

Find out how they like to eat, eg; Some prefer 'homestyle' informality, others like (and expect) a more formal setting, some are quite happy to get round early and help you prep and cook the food.

Hope that helps....and I guess, don't try and source some kangaroo or emu steaks for them!

Bludawg · 02-15-2013, 01:53 PM

I say cook what your comfortable doing that you do well. Keep it simple and don't over think it.

Carbon · 02-15-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LM600

Cook them something that is a local speciality, a way of cooking or a food that is mostly special to your location.

That would be my suggestion too. The OP being in Fresno, I think tri-tip is a good choice, although the UDS would not be my choice for the cooker.

02-15-2013, 12:07 PM	#1
Time_1 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-01-11 Location: fresno ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Need a dinner idea for sunday, thoughts?!? So my brother in-laws family is in the states from Australia and my wife wants to have them over on sunday for dinner. My wifes wants me to throw something in the smoker (UDS) for them. I dont want to do ribs and tri-tip is what im thinking about doing just looking for other ideas. Thoughts? I kind of want to WOW them

02-15-2013, 12:11 PM	#2
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can't go wrong with pulled pork sammiches, cole slaw, etc. As for the WOW! ABT's, fatties for the appetizer and or pig candy! __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

02-15-2013, 12:17 PM	#3
MisterChrister is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Richland Center, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smoked pulled chuckie always goes over good too. Search for pepper stout beef. __________________ '69 Redhead 2X Stainless Performers TS Performer Mystery Blue OTG Simpsons SJ SJG WGA A "few" others

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deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rib in roast medium rare. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

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Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like what Bob said Do something they may not see in Australia- PM some of our Aussie Brethren and ask them __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

02-15-2013, 01:15 PM	#9
Dgilleece Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-14-12 Location: Savannah Georgia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This may be blasphemy for this site but I say forget all that and deep fry them a turkey. I would put money on the fact that they have never tried one.

02-15-2013, 01:21 PM	#11
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oooooo! Take them to Outback! Seriously though, I like the fried or smoked turkey idea. Pretty sure they wouldn't have had either. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

02-15-2013, 01:48 PM	#12
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not to bash TT, but if you are thinking about going that route, you could just go with some really nice, thick steaks too. A surf and turf type grilled dinner would rock too. __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

02-15-2013, 01:50 PM	#13
LM600 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-16-11 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What I'd do Mate is... Find out what they like, don't like or any potential allergies. Cook them something that is a local speciality, a way of cooking or a food that is mostly special to your location. Find out how they like to eat, eg; Some prefer 'homestyle' informality, others like (and expect) a more formal setting, some are quite happy to get round early and help you prep and cook the food. Hope that helps....and I guess, don't try and source some kangaroo or emu steaks for them! __________________ Pro Q Excel 20 - Brinkmann Pro Grill - ET-732 - Various Cold Smoke Generators - Smoking Gun

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Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I say cook what your comfortable doing that you do well. Keep it simple and don't over think it. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC