Saturday Gig

Countryhb · 03-16-2009, 08:06 PM

I had a gig for 90 people this past Saturday. It landed in my lap from a coworker. Her church group was having a conference and they were ready for some BBQ. The menu included pulled pork, chicken, beans, and slaw.
It was the first time I have tried reheating PP in the oven. I've done tons in boiling water, but never had to do this much, so it was into the oven. LOVED IT!!
This was also my first "real paying" job. Not that the thank yous and smiling faces rubbing full bellies isn't enough, but that don't pay the bills. It is so much more rewarding having a nice check in the hands when it's all over.
I gotta say that it was also my best batch of pulled pork ever. Injected and rubbed, then finished with rub, AJ, and a vinegar hot sauce...WOO WEE! It was good. It is so often (as I'm sure many of you can relate) that I am unhappy with my food, even though everyone is fighting over the last bits. Not this time. I was so happy with it. And even happier when I got home and ate some more. And even happier than that when the organist who owns a trailered Land 60 and cooks for all the church's events came over and asked for some extra cards to pass out.
All in all, it was a near-perfect event. About the funniest compliment was when a nice lady told me that she loved my BBQ because the pork was "nice and moist and easy for her 70-year old throat to swallow".
A big thanks to Brother Smoke who has been grooming me for this day for the last year or so, and to Brother Rocke for the equipment rental, but more so for encouragement and being a sounding board...you guys are what makes me so proud to be a Brethren!!

Four King BBQ--"Approved by septuagenarians all over the world"!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 03-16-2009, 08:12 PM

I'm gonna be needing your services two years from this Wednesday

Congratulations on a great gig. All it is missing is pictures.

biffleg · 03-16-2009, 08:26 PM

Congrats on a successful event!

Cabntmkr1 · 03-17-2009, 09:36 AM

A huge congrat's Country...

Reading your post makes me more determined than ever to move forward with my plans to get into BBQ catering.
I am a year, or so, behind you, and don't have anyone in my area like BBS to work with, but think I can do it anyway.

Did you take any photos?? Remember the rule!

Jacked UP BBQ · 03-17-2009, 09:52 AM

Thats great, glad to hear about your success.

C Rocke · 03-17-2009, 09:55 AM

Tasted the pork that day when Country checked in his rental equipment at Rancho Rocke - Excellent! But I do have to say, ol' Country looked whipped when he stopped by...

Great job bud!

Bbq Bubba · 03-17-2009, 10:33 AM

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Professor Salt · 03-17-2009, 10:53 AM

Way to go, Country!

To paraphrase the BBQ homily, you don't need no teef to eat your pork? You're a proud purveyor of gummy yummies. Many congrats on your first of many paying gigs.

big brother smoke · 03-17-2009, 11:03 AM

Country,

Glad the gig went off with minimal drama and that I could be there for you, Bro!

Countryhb · 03-17-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C Rocke

Tasted the pork that day when Country checked in his rental equipment at Rancho Rocke - Excellent! But I do have to say, ol' Country looked whipped when he stopped by...

Great job bud!

Whipped is an understatement. Although I did rally and take out the neighbors for cocktails that night. Nothing like barely being able to stand at the end of a gig, and then going out and closing the bar in celebration!

Brian in So Cal · 03-17-2009, 09:07 PM

Congrats Country! Way to go.

leanza · 03-17-2009, 09:56 PM

I love it when one of the brothers, like you, who's payed there due's has great success. Also nice to know the bro's (Rocke) have your back and are willing to help, in some way, in a time of need.

Bigmista · 03-18-2009, 09:28 AM

Way to go "little" brother! I'm proud of you!

big brother smoke · 03-18-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabntmkr1

A huge congrat's Country...

Reading your post makes me more determined than ever to move forward with my plans to get into BBQ catering.
I am a year, or so, behind you, and don't have anyone in my area like BBS to work with, but think I can do it anyway.

Did you take any photos?? Remember the rule!

Ummmmmm.....that is why we have this forum, brother!

03-16-2009, 08:06 PM	#1
Countryhb is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-11-07 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Saturday Gig I had a gig for 90 people this past Saturday. It landed in my lap from a coworker. Her church group was having a conference and they were ready for some BBQ. The menu included pulled pork, chicken, beans, and slaw. It was the first time I have tried reheating PP in the oven. I've done tons in boiling water, but never had to do this much, so it was into the oven. LOVED IT!! This was also my first "real paying" job. Not that the thank yous and smiling faces rubbing full bellies isn't enough, but that don't pay the bills. It is so much more rewarding having a nice check in the hands when it's all over. I gotta say that it was also my best batch of pulled pork ever. Injected and rubbed, then finished with rub, AJ, and a vinegar hot sauce...WOO WEE! It was good. It is so often (as I'm sure many of you can relate) that I am unhappy with my food, even though everyone is fighting over the last bits. Not this time. I was so happy with it. And even happier when I got home and ate some more. And even happier than that when the organist who owns a trailered Land 60 and cooks for all the church's events came over and asked for some extra cards to pass out. All in all, it was a near-perfect event. About the funniest compliment was when a nice lady told me that she loved my BBQ because the pork was "nice and moist and easy for her 70-year old throat to swallow". A big thanks to Brother Smoke who has been grooming me for this day for the last year or so, and to Brother Rocke for the equipment rental, but more so for encouragement and being a sounding board...you guys are what makes me so proud to be a Brethren!! Four King BBQ--"Approved by septuagenarians all over the world"! __________________ Jet Coatings Smokin' & Fishin' Crew Vegetarian...Indian word meaning lousy hunter. Did someone say ROAD TRIP?!?! Kamado #7 BWS Party NB offset with baffle and chimney mods--STOLEN Double-barrel 55-gal drum smoker A farking weed burner...hehe hehe! Fire's Cool!

03-16-2009, 08:12 PM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm gonna be needing your services two years from this Wednesday Congratulations on a great gig. All it is missing is pictures. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

03-16-2009, 08:26 PM	#3
biffleg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-16-05 Location: North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on a successful event! __________________ Transplanted Texan now living in North Cakalacky GOSM w/ SFB mod UDS Smoker 22.5" Weber Kettle /usr/bbq

03-17-2009, 09:36 AM	#4
Cabntmkr1 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-19-07 Location: Wichita, Ks. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A huge congrat's Country... Reading your post makes me more determined than ever to move forward with my plans to get into BBQ catering. I am a year, or so, behind you, and don't have anyone in my area like BBS to work with, but think I can do it anyway. Did you take any photos?? Remember the rule! __________________ New Braunfels Black Diamond Backwoods Patio Smoker ET-73 Maverick Wireless Thermometer ServSafe Certified Déjà Moo - The feeling you've heard that bull before.

03-17-2009, 09:52 AM	#5
Jacked UP BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-09-08 Location: Forker River, NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thats great, glad to hear about your success. __________________ Jacked UP BBQ vending Ocean County Pig Assassins competition team retired and is now known as Jacked UP BBQ Fec 750 Fec 100 Large Spicewine

03-17-2009, 09:55 AM	#6
C Rocke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-29-07 Location: Garden Grove, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tasted the pork that day when Country checked in his rental equipment at Rancho Rocke - Excellent! But I do have to say, ol' Country looked whipped when he stopped by... Great job bud! __________________ *Rancho A Go Go BBQ Truck* *Rancho To Go BBQ Takeout* Cookshack 250 Smoke Chef 200 Twitter - @ranchoagogo @ranchotogobbq www.ranchoagogo.com www.ranchotogobbq.com

03-17-2009, 10:33 AM	#7
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	???? __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

03-17-2009, 10:53 AM	#8
Professor Salt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-23-07 Location: Orange County, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Way to go, Country! To paraphrase the BBQ homily, you don't need no teef to eat your pork? You're a proud purveyor of gummy yummies. Many congrats on your first of many paying gigs. __________________ 1/4 of the Four Q BBQ Team I write for the LA Weekly, OC Weekly and professorsalt.com I cook on two WSM's, 22 1/2" Weber kettle, a Komodo Kamado plus UDS. Super-fast purple Thermapen

03-17-2009, 11:03 AM	#9
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Country, Glad the gig went off with minimal drama and that I could be there for you, Bro! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

03-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#11
Brian in So Cal Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-12-07 Location: canyon Country, Ca, 91387 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats Country! Way to go. __________________ www.rocstock.org Blast Off BBQ, Brian K As a matter of fact I am a rocket scientist! Just call me Dad.

03-17-2009, 09:56 PM	#12
leanza Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-26-07 Location: Southern California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love it when one of the brothers, like you, who's payed there due's has great success. Also nice to know the bro's (Rocke) have your back and are willing to help, in some way, in a time of need. __________________ Tom

03-18-2009, 09:28 AM	#13
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Way to go "little" brother! I'm proud of you! __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

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