Some advice, please

chambersuac · 07-10-2009, 02:04 PM

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 · 07-10-2009, 02:16 PM

Saturday as in tomorrow?

Kevin · 07-10-2009, 02:17 PM

Cooking butts and pulling ahead of time has worked for me. Just reheat slowly and add a little moisture if needed. If you were a little closer I'd come and help.

437 mi 7 hours 33 mins

chambersuac · 07-10-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ipls3355

Saturday as in tomorrow?

oops sorry...next week...

ipls3355 · 07-10-2009, 02:31 PM

I'm booked on the July 18th or I would come help also. I'm only a couple hours away.

chambersuac · 07-10-2009, 02:53 PM

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 · 07-10-2009, 03:37 PM

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.

chambersuac · 07-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harbormaster

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.

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..

big brother smoke · 07-10-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harbormaster

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.

This is the way to go! I'd help, but I am 1900 miles away

bbqbull · 07-10-2009, 04:01 PM

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

chambersuac · 07-10-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bbqbull

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

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...

txschutte · 07-10-2009, 05:32 PM

When i cooked for Operartion BBQ, I cooked 16 butts over two nights, pulled them then reheated onsite. 250 sammies, no problem.

Marsha · 07-17-2009, 04:56 PM

Thank you for honoring one of our brave soldiers!

chambersuac · 07-17-2009, 06:02 PM

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.

07-10-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	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?

07-10-2009, 02:16 PM	#2
ipls3355 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Mattoon, IL	Saturday as in tomorrow? __________________ Chris Crankin out Q on my ECB since 2005 UDS born September, 2007 22" Weber Kettle 18" Weber Kettle

07-10-2009, 02:17 PM	#3
Kevin Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota	Cooking butts and pulling ahead of time has worked for me. Just reheat slowly and add a little moisture if needed. If you were a little closer I'd come and help. 437 mi 7 hours 33 mins __________________ Kevin

07-10-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
ipls3355 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Mattoon, IL	I'm booked on the July 18th or I would come help also. I'm only a couple hours away. __________________ Chris Crankin out Q on my ECB since 2005 UDS born September, 2007 22" Weber Kettle 18" Weber Kettle

07-10-2009, 03:37 PM	#7
Harbormaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena/Pardeeville, WI Name/Nickname : Clark	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. __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, E, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR); 5 - 22.5" Bar-B-Q-Kettles; 2 - 18.5" Bar-B-Q-Kettle; 4 WGAs (EZ, DE, N, B); 2 SJPs ( DR, DR); 2 Smokey Joes (A, K); Brinkman Cimmaron. "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

07-10-2009, 02:53 PM	#6
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	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.

07-10-2009, 04:01 PM	#10
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	Congrats on your Q efforts, if I were closer I would definately help you out. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

07-10-2009, 05:32 PM	#12
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	When i cooked for Operartion BBQ, I cooked 16 butts over two nights, pulled them then reheated onsite. 250 sammies, no problem. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Your beard is so stupid, it took two hours to watch 60 Minutes.

07-17-2009, 04:56 PM	#13
Marsha Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Watsonville, CA	Thank you for honoring one of our brave soldiers! __________________ Rollin' Smoke BBQ - West

07-17-2009, 06:02 PM	#14
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	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. __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

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