Help with Christmas Party Menu?

SirPorkaLot · 11-30-2011, 11:48 AM

I've been asked to cook (short notice) for a Christmas party this weekend for my landlord.

He is planning on 20-30 head. Informal drop-in.
Budget not an issue, but he wants to have unique BBQ type fare.

Appetizers: ABTs and ??
Main course: Prime Rib and ??
Sides: Twice baked taters and ???

I am toying with making Pork Confit as a small plates type course, a whole rib roast (bone-in) for the carving station, some ABTs as appetizers.

I'm looking for thoughts, ideas, suggestions on menu from the mighty brethren.

markdtn · 11-30-2011, 11:55 AM

For appetizers I'd do ABTs or Chilli-Lime chicken wings. Also smoking a Salmon fillet and mixing with cream cheese and green onion is a continuous request for me.

Main course-pulled pork (maybe on big baked 'taters)or ribs

Sides-hog-apple baked beans and slaw and potato salad

SirPorkaLot · 11-30-2011, 12:07 PM

He has already been introduced to true southern pulled pork, dry ribs and Spatchcock chicken, so was looking to continue the introduction.

His idea of BBQ is throwing chicken or tri tip on a gasser.
I have been trying to re-educate him.

tish · 11-30-2011, 12:35 PM

What about MOINK balls as an appetizer? I certainly had never seen those before I came to the Brethren.

che22879 · 11-30-2011, 12:42 PM

Scotch eggs are always a huge hit!

gtr · 11-30-2011, 12:51 PM

Pig candy for an app? People lose their minds over that stuff.

Militant83 · 11-30-2011, 12:59 PM

I do something similar to an ABT and make them for all of my parties and they are a huge success. Take however many jalepenos that you want and cut the top off and core them out. Slice thin strips of chicken and sprinkle your favorite rub on it and either smoke, grill, or cook in skillet until they are about 3/4 done. cut into strips small enough to fit into your peppers. Then take your favorite cheese and cut them into strips and stuff in the pepper along with the chicken. I use smoked gouda. Wrap in bacon and sprink with your rub. Smoke for 1-2 hours then pull off and cover with BBQ sauce. You can either eat as is or if you are like me and like your bacon crispy I through them on the grill over high heat for a bit to crisp up my bacon.

Militant83 · 11-30-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtr

Pig candy for an app? People lose their minds over that stuff.

Great option as well...love me some pig candy

OutlawSwine · 11-30-2011, 01:11 PM

What about a porchetta for the carving station? Tastes incredible and it is quite the talk if you leave the head. Definitely unusual and different.

SirPorkaLot · 11-30-2011, 01:16 PM

I'm loving the suggestions, keep em coming!

gtr · 11-30-2011, 01:34 PM

Did you see this from Phrasty? Looks farking fantastic.

abangs · 11-30-2011, 01:51 PM

Atomic Tater Tots!!! I saw them on here...can't remember who posted them originally but daaaaannnng they are good: Oreda xtra crispy tots, fresh jalepenos, thin sliced bacon, some rub and a sweet bbq sauce..a tot, a slice of jalepeno, wraped in bacon, rub and cook. when done dip in sauce and let it set on the cooker for a few minutes. mmmmmmmm.

Bluehawg · 11-30-2011, 01:59 PM

Smoke some gator tail.

Would probably be difficult to get and pricey as hell though, but the WOW factor would be worth it if he ain't scared to pay the price and you could find it.

Bluehawg · 11-30-2011, 02:00 PM

Smoked Rabbit would probably be good too and a little easier on the pocket book if you could find it locally.

OutlawSwine · 11-30-2011, 02:05 PM

We hosted a Christmas party last year and made "fattie biscuits" for appetizers.

We made small buttermilk biscuits and put slices of various stuffed fatties in them. We cooked 4 different kinds of fatties, so everyone got to try different flavors.

Also had some smoked chipotle mac n cheese with bacon chunks as a side during the main course.

Both were successful dishes, but we had 15 people begging us to make more of the fattie biscuits.

11-30-2011, 11:48 AM	#1
SirPorkaLot Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-31-09 Location: Antioch, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	Help with Christmas Party Menu? I've been asked to cook (short notice) for a Christmas party this weekend for my landlord. He is planning on 20-30 head. Informal drop-in. Budget not an issue, but he wants to have unique BBQ type fare. Appetizers: ABTs and ?? Main course: Prime Rib and ?? Sides: Twice baked taters and ??? I am toying with making Pork Confit as a small plates type course, a whole rib roast (bone-in) for the carving station, some ABTs as appetizers. I'm looking for thoughts, ideas, suggestions on menu from the mighty brethren. __________________ Sir Porkalot aka John Back to back winner of the BBQ Brethren Throwdown with a pig leg and something funky CBBQA & KCBS member: Sir Porkalot BBQ Team NC & NorCal (Yes I stay confused) BLUE Thermapen Visit my website: http://www.sirporkalot.com

11-30-2011, 12:07 PM	#3
SirPorkaLot Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-31-09 Location: Antioch, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	He has already been introduced to true southern pulled pork, dry ribs and Spatchcock chicken, so was looking to continue the introduction. His idea of BBQ is throwing chicken or tri tip on a gasser. I have been trying to re-educate him. __________________ Sir Porkalot aka John Back to back winner of the BBQ Brethren Throwdown with a pig leg and something funky CBBQA & KCBS member: Sir Porkalot BBQ Team NC & NorCal (Yes I stay confused) BLUE Thermapen Visit my website: http://www.sirporkalot.com

11-30-2011, 12:35 PM	#4
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What about MOINK balls as an appetizer? I certainly had never seen those before I came to the Brethren. __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

11-30-2011, 12:42 PM	#5
che22879 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-10 Location: Los Angeles Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Scotch eggs are always a huge hit! __________________ Masterbuilt XL Smokehouse, Master Forge Smoker, Trusty old 55 gallon drum charcoal grill.

11-30-2011, 12:51 PM	#6
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Pig candy for an app? People lose their minds over that stuff. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

11-30-2011, 11:55 AM	#2
markdtn Take a breath! Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Chattanooga, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For appetizers I'd do ABTs or Chilli-Lime chicken wings. Also smoking a Salmon fillet and mixing with cream cheese and green onion is a continuous request for me. Main course-pulled pork (maybe on big baked 'taters)or ribs Sides-hog-apple baked beans and slaw and potato salad

11-30-2011, 12:59 PM	#7
Militant83 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-11 Location: Lancaster, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I do something similar to an ABT and make them for all of my parties and they are a huge success. Take however many jalepenos that you want and cut the top off and core them out. Slice thin strips of chicken and sprinkle your favorite rub on it and either smoke, grill, or cook in skillet until they are about 3/4 done. cut into strips small enough to fit into your peppers. Then take your favorite cheese and cut them into strips and stuff in the pepper along with the chicken. I use smoked gouda. Wrap in bacon and sprink with your rub. Smoke for 1-2 hours then pull off and cover with BBQ sauce. You can either eat as is or if you are like me and like your bacon crispy I through them on the grill over high heat for a bit to crisp up my bacon. __________________ Custom 250 gal drum cooker,Weber OTG,Maverick ET-73,Covert Black Thermapen

11-30-2011, 01:11 PM	#9
OutlawSwine is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-11-10 Location: Sylvan Springs, Al Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	What about a porchetta for the carving station? Tastes incredible and it is quite the talk if you leave the head. Definitely unusual and different. __________________ Preston - Facebook, Twitter Twisted Dixie BBQ 2 UDS, 1 Backwoods Clone, 1 Stump Clone, 22" OTS

11-30-2011, 01:16 PM	#10
SirPorkaLot Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-31-09 Location: Antioch, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	I'm loving the suggestions, keep em coming! __________________ Sir Porkalot aka John Back to back winner of the BBQ Brethren Throwdown with a pig leg and something funky CBBQA & KCBS member: Sir Porkalot BBQ Team NC & NorCal (Yes I stay confused) BLUE Thermapen Visit my website: http://www.sirporkalot.com

11-30-2011, 01:34 PM	#11
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Did you see this from Phrasty? Looks farking fantastic. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

11-30-2011, 01:51 PM	#12
abangs Take a breath! Join Date: 08-26-10 Location: Gainesville, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Atomic Tater Tots!!! I saw them on here...can't remember who posted them originally but daaaaannnng they are good: Oreda xtra crispy tots, fresh jalepenos, thin sliced bacon, some rub and a sweet bbq sauce..a tot, a slice of jalepeno, wraped in bacon, rub and cook. when done dip in sauce and let it set on the cooker for a few minutes. mmmmmmmm.

11-30-2011, 01:59 PM	#13
Bluehawg Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-07-11 Location: Richton, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smoke some gator tail. Would probably be difficult to get and pricey as hell though, but the WOW factor would be worth it if he ain't scared to pay the price and you could find it. __________________ BBQ ADDICT and Ag Teacher

11-30-2011, 02:00 PM	#14
Bluehawg Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-07-11 Location: Richton, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smoked Rabbit would probably be good too and a little easier on the pocket book if you could find it locally. __________________ BBQ ADDICT and Ag Teacher

11-30-2011, 02:05 PM	#15
OutlawSwine is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-11-10 Location: Sylvan Springs, Al Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	We hosted a Christmas party last year and made "fattie biscuits" for appetizers. We made small buttermilk biscuits and put slices of various stuffed fatties in them. We cooked 4 different kinds of fatties, so everyone got to try different flavors. Also had some smoked chipotle mac n cheese with bacon chunks as a side during the main course. Both were successful dishes, but we had 15 people begging us to make more of the fattie biscuits. __________________ Preston - Facebook, Twitter Twisted Dixie BBQ 2 UDS, 1 Backwoods Clone, 1 Stump Clone, 22" OTS

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