Wampus's BLOCK PARTY

Wampus · 10-20-2010, 12:58 PM

So a little while back, the wife and I decided to send out invitations to our entire neighborhood to come to the house for a pitch-in dinner. We've lived in our neighborhood for about 3 years now and since we don't know THAT many people, we thought this may be a solution.

We bought the meat, I cooked it and everyone else was asked to bring a side and their own drinks. We ended up having about 30 people come and it really was a good time. Got to meet several new people and have since given and received many a wave coming and going.

Anyway....

I dug out a shank portion Cook's ham and 2 whole chickens out of the freezer, and went and picked up 2 cryopacks of butts from Sam's.

The butts:

Rubbed with KC's Rub (of course....what else???) and put on the UDS the night previous (at about 11:00 pm):

The next morning at about 7:45 after cooking at 225 for the entire time:

At about 11 am, I rubbed and put on the ham, also rubbed with KC's:

After a couple of hours, I spatchcocked the 2 chicks and put them on to join the ham (no pics here).

After about another 1-1/4 hours, the ham and chicks were done:

MMmmmmmmmmmmmm..........ham goodness (photo taken after the whiskey-brown sugar glaze):

The chickens:

And then it was time to pull the pork (which had been coolered since removing from the smoker). My son had a friend over to spend the night and they were both MORE than willing to help out. Errrr....my son is the one with the "I'm so hungry I'm going to eat until it hurts!" crazy stare.

Pulled the pork, carved the ham and chicks and served. Didn't get any pics of the final spread (!!). We got RAVE reviews on everything. I had many a comment like:

"You know, I don't usually care for chicken, but THAT was incredible!"
"VERY good meat. I tried a little of everything, but, I gotta tell you, you REALLY outdid yourself with that ham!"
"You should compete against Squeelers! (our local BBQ joint) Your pork is a LOT better!"
"You can cook for me anytime!"

And the best question of the day.....
"Say....how much would you charge to cook for a party for me?"

Thanks for looking. We've got a lot of friends in the neighborhood now.

Grabnabber · 10-20-2010, 01:28 PM

Very nice!

bigabyte · 10-20-2010, 01:29 PM

Looks like a fantastic bunch of food there!

42BBQ · 10-20-2010, 01:33 PM

Nice looking spread of meat (who cares about the other stuff right?). Especially interested in the ham, considering doing one myself. Can you give me a start to finish run down on the ham (exact cut, precooked?, glaze recipe?, time in the smoker) Thanks in advance.

Phubar · 10-20-2010, 01:34 PM

You did good Brother!!!

deguerre · 10-20-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wampus

We got RAVE reviews on everything. I had many a comment like:

"You know, I don't usually care for chicken, but THAT was incredible!"
"VERY good meat. I tried a little of everything, but, I gotta tell you, you REALLY outdid yourself with that ham!"
"You should compete against Squeelers! (our local BBQ joint) Your pork is a LOT better!"
"You can cook for me anytime!"

And the best question of the day.....
"Say....how much would you charge to cook for a party for me?"

Thanks for looking. We've got a lot of friends in the neighborhood now.

Now, why, am I NOT surprised?

hamiltont · 10-20-2010, 01:41 PM

It's amazing how a simple gathering can gel a neighborhood.. Food is the Glue. Nice job man!!! Cheers!!!

FattyMac · 10-20-2010, 01:47 PM

Wow. I want to live in your neighborhood now!

Is it just me or does that look and t-shirt go together?

(Far out man mod)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wampus

My son had a friend over to spend the night and they were both MORE than willing to help out. Errrr....my son is the one with the "I'm so hungry I'm going to eat until it hurts!" crazy stare.

Smokey Al Gold · 10-20-2010, 02:23 PM

Looks fantastic! I wish I lived on your block.

Chef Country · 10-20-2010, 02:25 PM

nice lookin spread, I love a smoked ham might have to pull one out of the freezer and cook one this weekend

Saiko · 10-20-2010, 02:28 PM

Nice spread bro!

ernie11 · 10-20-2010, 02:39 PM

After just lookin at the pic's I had that same hungry stare as your boy!
Nice gesture to the folks in the neighborhood.

Neil · 10-20-2010, 02:51 PM

Don't you just love it when a plan comes together. Great job!

jetfxr27 · 10-20-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wampus

We got RAVE reviews on everything. I had many a comment like:

"You know, I don't usually care for chicken, but THAT was incredible!"
"VERY good meat. I tried a little of everything, but, I gotta tell you, you REALLY outdid yourself with that ham!"
"You should compete against Squeelers! (our local BBQ joint) Your pork is a LOT better!"
"You can cook for me anytime!"

And the best question of the day.....
"Say....how much would you charge to cook for a party for me?"

Thanks for looking. We've got a lot of friends in the neighborhood now.

Great spread and great way to meet the neighbors. I have done the same thing, and got the somewhat the same responses.

Cooked for quite a few parties. I cook for cost, this helps me perfect the trade. Almost like free schooling.

What did you use on your chickens? and what temp? Color and skin look great.

4dueces · 10-20-2010, 03:04 PM

All that food looks great and I know where Mooresville is. Now if I can just figure out when your cooking again.........

10-20-2010, 12:58 PM	#1
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wampus's BLOCK PARTY So a little while back, the wife and I decided to send out invitations to our entire neighborhood to come to the house for a pitch-in dinner. We've lived in our neighborhood for about 3 years now and since we don't know THAT many people, we thought this may be a solution. We bought the meat, I cooked it and everyone else was asked to bring a side and their own drinks. We ended up having about 30 people come and it really was a good time. Got to meet several new people and have since given and received many a wave coming and going. Anyway.... I dug out a shank portion Cook's ham and 2 whole chickens out of the freezer, and went and picked up 2 cryopacks of butts from Sam's. The butts: Rubbed with KC's Rub (of course....what else???) and put on the UDS the night previous (at about 11:00 pm): The next morning at about 7:45 after cooking at 225 for the entire time: At about 11 am, I rubbed and put on the ham, also rubbed with KC's: After a couple of hours, I spatchcocked the 2 chicks and put them on to join the ham (no pics here). After about another 1-1/4 hours, the ham and chicks were done: MMmmmmmmmmmmmm..........ham goodness (photo taken after the whiskey-brown sugar glaze): The chickens: And then it was time to pull the pork (which had been coolered since removing from the smoker). My son had a friend over to spend the night and they were both MORE than willing to help out. Errrr....my son is the one with the "I'm so hungry I'm going to eat until it hurts!" crazy stare. Pulled the pork, carved the ham and chicks and served. Didn't get any pics of the final spread (!!). We got RAVE reviews on everything. I had many a comment like: "You know, I don't usually care for chicken, but THAT was incredible!" "VERY good meat. I tried a little of everything, but, I gotta tell you, you REALLY outdid yourself with that ham!" "You should compete against Squeelers! (our local BBQ joint) Your pork is a LOT better!" "You can cook for me anytime!" And the best question of the day..... "Say....how much would you charge to cook for a party for me?" Thanks for looking. We've got a lot of friends in the neighborhood now. __________________ Big JT's Smokin' BBQ Competition Team “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.” - Mahatma Gandhi

10-20-2010, 01:28 PM	#2
Grabnabber is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-25-10 Location: Chicago IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice! __________________ Tom Weber OTG Cast Iron Hibachi Large BGE

10-20-2010, 01:29 PM	#3
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Looks like a fantastic bunch of food there! __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

10-20-2010, 01:33 PM	#4
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice looking spread of meat (who cares about the other stuff right?). Especially interested in the ham, considering doing one myself. Can you give me a start to finish run down on the ham (exact cut, precooked?, glaze recipe?, time in the smoker) Thanks in advance. __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

10-20-2010, 01:34 PM	#5
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You did good Brother!!! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 *Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow

10-20-2010, 01:41 PM	#7
hamiltont is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-24-10 Location: Kearney, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's amazing how a simple gathering can gel a neighborhood.. Food is the Glue. Nice job man!!! Cheers!!! __________________ If Homebrew & BBQ aren't the answer, then you're askin' the wrong questions... Cheers!!!

10-20-2010, 02:23 PM	#9
Smokey Al Gold is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-13-08 Location: San Antonio TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks fantastic! I wish I lived on your block. __________________ 22.5 OTG, 18.5 SJP (modded), 14.5 SJS, Weber Q 100, TX Longhorn Camper grill TL 21 [URL="http://www.elcapoteranch.com"]www.elcapoteranch.com[/URL] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]ZERO[/URL] Club Member (2) Creator of: "The Great Chicken Sammich Debacle of 2010"

10-20-2010, 02:25 PM	#10
Chef Country is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-26-09 Location: Wellington, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	nice lookin spread, I love a smoked ham might have to pull one out of the freezer and cook one this weekend __________________ Country Q Here for a Good Time, not a Long Time!Webber 22.5 OTS The fastest and most accurate splash proof Red Thermapen UDS that gets used more than traeger Shop built 300 gal smoker Traeger bbq 125 with digital 180 controller collecting parts for a 500gal reverse flow build

10-20-2010, 02:28 PM	#11
Saiko is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-24-03 Location: Kennesaw, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice spread bro! __________________ Shelter me from the powder and the finger Cover me with the thought that pulled the trigger Think of me as one you'd never figured Would fade away so young With so much left undone For links to all my BBQ Brethren recipe posts, click http://markandteri.com/recipes.htm

10-20-2010, 02:39 PM	#12
ernie11 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-21-10 Location: Amherst, Massachusetts Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	After just lookin at the pic's I had that same hungry stare as your boy! Nice gesture to the folks in the neighborhood. __________________ WSM 18.5, 22.5, Weber Performer, One touch gold, Genesis Silver

10-20-2010, 02:51 PM	#13
Neil Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-04 Location: St. Joseph, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Don't you just love it when a plan comes together. Great job! __________________ "You can't always get what you want but if you try sometime you just might find you get what you need" Mange Bene Viva Bene! NB Bandera-Firebox & Baffle Mod, WSM, Weber: Performer(Col. Steve Austin Mod), WSM, Three 22 1/2" Kettles, 2 Brinkman Dual Zone Proffessional Grills, Smoky Joe, Uniflame Tabletop Gasser, Luhr-Jensen Big Chief, Turkey Fryer, Rocky Mountain Camp Stove & 3 UDS's.

10-20-2010, 03:04 PM	#15
4dueces is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-19-10 Location: Cornpatch USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All that food looks great and I know where Mooresville is. Now if I can just figure out when your cooking again......... __________________ "Fitz"- The Keeper of "Hog Zilla" 20 year old Weber Kettle with a hail dent in the lid, decapitated and used on athe Coors UDS. Weber OTS. "Rocky" the Coors Beer Can UDS Big Boar BBQ-Home of "Hog Zilla BigBoarBBQ.com

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