Grafixgibbs
is one Smokin' Farker
I have some neighbors that have offered to pay me to smoke some butts for them. How much is the going rate for something like that?
Charging for butts???
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deguerre
somebody shut me the fark up.
What if they just pay for the butts, and someday they can return some other favor for you? Anything they do well that you don't?
K
KSims1868
Guest
Personally I'd ask them to supply:
Meat
Coal
Wood
Pans to serve them in
and a drink of my choice (case of beer, bottle of vodka, you get the idea)
That would be enough for me. Only reason I mentioned coal/wood is because I don't keep a stock-pile of that stuff handy, so I'd expect them to provide all I need to do it for them.
I wouldn't ask them for cash.
Meat
Coal
Wood
Pans to serve them in
and a drink of my choice (case of beer, bottle of vodka, you get the idea)
That would be enough for me. Only reason I mentioned coal/wood is because I don't keep a stock-pile of that stuff handy, so I'd expect them to provide all I need to do it for them.
I wouldn't ask them for cash.
MRI_Guy
Take a breath!
Have them buy the butts and some beer then call it even. Even better, insist that they drink the beer WITH you while you are smoking.
deguerre
somebody shut me the fark up.
Now that's a good idea.
wildflower
is one Smokin' Farker
4 get tje ttub and just have the reeb 
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deguerre
somebody shut me the fark up.
4 get tje ttub and just have the reeb
Results of the 8 hours of beer drinking.
MRI_Guy
Take a breath!
I just figure that this could be great opportunity to bond with a neighbor. In today's fast paced society, I don't think that neighbors bond as much as they used to.
It doesn't need to be beer - maybe it's whiskey or cigars (whatever floats your boats).
In addition to smoking the butts, throw a fatty or something on the smoker for you guys to enjoy while the butts cook. Share a few cooking tips, talk smart about the wives, politics, sports, etc.
Grabnabber
Babbling Farker
All depends.....
..... are they "good neighbors" :thumb:
..... or the "other kind"??? :crazy:
J
jswordy
Guest
Look man, I'll answer your question straight up. They need to buy the butts, then it's on you for the wood and coals and time, and it's $6 per raw (NOT cooked) pound.
If it were me, I'd rather go with the couple cases of beer in trade deal, but that is not what you asked. However, reading about all that beer has made me thirsty, and I have 3 hours yet until I can drink one ... so thanks guys! :heh:
If it were me, I'd rather go with the couple cases of beer in trade deal, but that is not what you asked. However, reading about all that beer has made me thirsty, and I have 3 hours yet until I can drink one ... so thanks guys! :heh:
deguerre
somebody shut me the fark up.
Is that counting the drive from Huntsville?
h20loo
is one Smokin' Farker
I don't know what you cook on, but if I throw ribs or butts on my barrel orBGE I usually suggest a case of beer. These cookers don't require attention so other than $5. in lump I have little investment.
I will also supply the groceries (at their expense) as most of my friends and neighbors are clueless about what makes a good butt or rack.
I will also supply the groceries (at their expense) as most of my friends and neighbors are clueless about what makes a good butt or rack.
J
jswordy
Guest
Damn you! :becky: Heheheheh...
M
Markbb
Guest
Remember when you charge for food you open a whole different can of worms......liability....I don't know how good of friends you are but anybody becomes sick from your food then you are held liable.....just alittle food for thought.....and yes I have insurance on that too....
Grafixgibbs
is one Smokin' Farker
Thanks for all the input. Trade is a charge too in its own way. Might have to do something like that. :clap:
sitnfat
is one Smokin' Farker
I have had people ask me to do the same thing. they supply the meat and the wood or charcoal and I leave with 2 things. 1- a little more experiance cooking a meat I compete with on my smoker and 2- A case of beer
J_Don
is Blowin Smoke!
Couldn't have said it any better myself. Good Karma, what goes around usually comes around.
I agree with most of the guys - don't ask for cash. A good trade is great, because all parties usually feel that THEY were the ones who got the good deal. I've cooked for neighbors in exchange for a meat grinder, riding lawn mower servicing, garden tilling, and a bunch of other things. I love to smoke, so it's fun for me and I get something I want for next to nothing. I love it!
TN_BBQ
is Blowin Smoke!
Yep.
At first I asked mine to supply the meat, a bag of coals and/or beer...at least until they gained an appreciation for what it took to prep & cook.
We now pretty much just let each other borrow stuff from the garage cause he's one of them friendly neighbors with neat tools that I'd just as soon not have to buy
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