Prepping ATBs etc the day before

tweek · 07-13-2009, 11:34 AM

I think it is probably a stupid question but I would rather be safe than sorry.

Is there any reason why I couldn't prep the ATBs and MOINK balls the day before a bbq?

I would obviously cover them and keep them in the fridge, I assume this would be safe.

Harbormaster · 07-13-2009, 11:36 AM

Absolutely.
I frequently prep my ABTs the day before cooking them.

tweek · 07-13-2009, 11:39 AM

That is what I figured but just wanted to be safe considering this will be my first cook for a party I am throwing on saturday.

I will be doing the pulled pork and chickens on friday and will have plenty of time to prep as much of the other things as I can

Thanks for the quick reply.

augie · 07-13-2009, 11:46 AM

I found that when prepping ABTs an overnight stay on a cookie sheet in the fridge helped the bacon "set" better (it was at room temp when I wrappped it around the pepper) and eliminated the need to use toothpicks to hold it together.

YMMV

Wampus · 07-13-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by augie

I found that when prepping ABTs an overnight stay on a cookie sheet in the fridge helped the bacon "set" better (it was at room temp when I wrappped it around the pepper) and eliminated the need to use toothpicks to hold it together.

YMMV

Yeah....I've even prepped ABT's and PIGGLEs on the Thursday night before a camping weekend, and didn't get all of them cooked over the weekend (RAINED ALL DAY ON SAT). Ended up cooking the rest on Tuesday and they were still damn good. The PIGGLEs were a little softer and not as crunchy, but the ABT's were fine. I agree with the whole "bacon setting" thing on this too. I didn't need toothpicks. The bacon was nice and cold so it stuck together long enough for the heat to make it seal up nicely.

GOOD LUCK!!

chambersuac · 07-13-2009, 01:44 PM

And doing it the day before, it doesn't seem like such a rush...

smokeythebama · 07-14-2009, 06:28 AM

No stupid questions around here. Life is busy, fit in prep whenever you can. I usually prep the night before. Gets in the box earlier.

91vw03 · 07-14-2009, 10:18 AM

I usually do all my prep the day before. never been a problem.

early mornin' smokin' · 07-14-2009, 10:26 AM

a day early is a day ahead in my book

skip evans · 07-14-2009, 12:38 PM

OK.I will bite. What is an ABT?

Triple-L-BBQ · 07-14-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skip evans

OK.I will bite. What is an ABT?

You just opened a big can o......

Jalapeno Pepper stuffed with Cream Cheese, a little smoky sausage, then wrapped in bacon and smoked for 2 1/2 hours. :)

AKA: Atomic Buffalo Turd

big brother smoke · 07-14-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple-L-BBQ

You just opened a big can o......

Jalapeno Pepper stuffed with Cream Cheese, a little smoky sausage, then wrapped in bacon and smoked for 2 1/2 hours. :)

AKA: Atomic Buffalo Turd

That is one variation

I personally use japs stuffed with crab and cream cheese with a dash or two of soy sauce and then wrapped in bacon. YMMV

Brian in So Cal · 07-14-2009, 05:22 PM

Made some ABT's and just before I pulled them from the smoker I sprinkled a little Brown Sugar on them. Quite tasty.

TNH2OSKIER · 07-14-2009, 05:33 PM

what's a piggle?

BBQWildcat · 07-14-2009, 05:57 PM

I agree anything you can prep before cook day Do it. You never know whats gonna pop up and mess you up.

Tuck

07-13-2009, 11:34 AM	#1
tweek Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-22-08 Location: Cairo IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Prepping ATBs etc the day before I think it is probably a stupid question but I would rather be safe than sorry. Is there any reason why I couldn't prep the ATBs and MOINK balls the day before a bbq? I would obviously cover them and keep them in the fridge, I assume this would be safe.

07-13-2009, 11:36 AM	#2
Harbormaster Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Absolutely. I frequently prep my ABTs the day before cooking them. __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR, EE/DU mutt); Brinkman Cimmaron; Chuckwagon Cooker; 22.5" OTG (DT); Two 22.5" Bar-B-Kettles; One 18.5" Bar-B-Kettle; Smokey Joes (A, K); Genesis Silver C (DU); 3 WGAs (EZ, DE, N); 3 SJPs (DT, DU, DR). "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

07-13-2009, 11:46 AM	#4
augie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-30-07 Location: Melbourne, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I found that when prepping ABTs an overnight stay on a cookie sheet in the fridge helped the bacon "set" better (it was at room temp when I wrappped it around the pepper) and eliminated the need to use toothpicks to hold it together. YMMV __________________ Steve - Currently cooking on: WSM Weber 22.5" Kettle (2X)

07-14-2009, 06:28 AM	#7
smokeythebama On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Tiline,KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No stupid questions around here. Life is busy, fit in prep whenever you can. I usually prep the night before. Gets in the box earlier. __________________ BAMA- Chargriller w/ side firebox, Weber OTS, Gaser, Certified MOINK Baller, UDS @ Home & Work

07-14-2009, 10:18 AM	#8
91vw03 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-30-07 Location: West Chester,Oh Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I usually do all my prep the day before. never been a problem. __________________ --Andy Char-griller pro deluxe w/SFB 22.5" weber kettle (rescue)

07-13-2009, 11:39 AM	#3
tweek Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-22-08 Location: Cairo IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is what I figured but just wanted to be safe considering this will be my first cook for a party I am throwing on saturday. I will be doing the pulled pork and chickens on friday and will have plenty of time to prep as much of the other things as I can Thanks for the quick reply.

07-13-2009, 01:44 PM	#6
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: Manito, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And doing it the day before, it doesn't seem like such a rush...

07-14-2009, 10:26 AM	#9
early mornin' smokin' is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-08 Location: wading river, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	a day early is a day ahead in my book __________________ I'm an EGGHEAD, L BGE, dueling weber 26.75's, heineken 22 1/2, and a neglected pro-q 20

07-14-2009, 12:38 PM	#10
skip evans Found some matches. Join Date: 07-03-09 Location: Alvin, texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OK.I will bite. What is an ABT?

07-14-2009, 05:22 PM	#13
Brian in So Cal Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-12-07 Location: canyon Country, Ca, 91387 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Made some ABT's and just before I pulled them from the smoker I sprinkled a little Brown Sugar on them. Quite tasty. __________________ www.rocstock.org Blast Off BBQ, Brian K As a matter of fact I am a rocket scientist! Just call me Dad.

07-14-2009, 05:33 PM	#14
TNH2OSKIER Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-08-08 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	what's a piggle?

07-14-2009, 05:57 PM	#15
BBQWildcat On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-22-08 Location: Paducah KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree anything you can prep before cook day Do it. You never know whats gonna pop up and mess you up. Tuck

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