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Dr. Trout Bum
04-28-2017, 01:54 PM
I have a group of friends who get together annually for a fly fishing trip. It's a three night deal and many of us volunteer to make the meals.
This year is the first year I'm doing BBQ. Still deciding between pulled pork or brisket. The group is only about 9 or 10 this year. Since I'm cooking for the first meal, I'm leaning towards a pork shoulder smoked at home on Wednesday afternoon and holding it in a cooler until served on Thursday evening (it's about a 4 hour drive).
I'm planning on making some beans and will also make a salad (arugula, feta & watermelon with a ginger vinaigrette dressing).
I'm thinking I need another side....any suggestions?
Going with Crème Brulee cooked sous vide for dessert.
Jrogers84
04-28-2017, 02:15 PM
Pasta salad or cole slaw is cheap, easy, and good to put your own spin on IMO.
tonyjohnson619
04-28-2017, 02:58 PM
Pork and slaw is like steak and taters.. plus slaw is supper easy to change flavors and make it unique
Dr. Trout Bum
04-28-2017, 03:58 PM
Thanks, I appreciate the response.
I should have noted in the original post - anything but coleslaw. I know that's the obvious answer, but I personally don't like coleslaw, so I don't usually serve it.
Any other suggestions?
16Adams
04-28-2017, 04:20 PM
Trying to think of things we've done on our trips
Anasazi (pinto) beans with BBQ spare rib meat
"". """". "". Chopped brisket, rib eye etc
Wedge salads with home made blue cheese dressing bacon bits chopped red bell
Home made pimiento Cheese/butter on baked potatoes
Fried green chiles, squash
Green Chile French fries
Bacon wrapped quail, pheasant chucked etc
Fresh garlic toast with mozzarella layered between slices
Fresh French bread with garlic olive oil
Raw and smoked sausages
Mac n cheese
Tater Tots covered in chili and onion
Cavenders Greek Coke Slaw nearly every trip
THoey1963
04-28-2017, 04:25 PM
Cream corn? I'd dice some jalapenos and put in it...
http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2017/04/slow-cooker-cheesy-creamy-corn.html#axzz4fa83tGdv
cats49er
04-28-2017, 04:30 PM
Corn on the cob or Tater salad.
I tried "BBQ pasta salad" the other day (google it, there's a Stubbs version that I followed) that was surprisingly good. Either that or a Mexican street corn salad that was amazing. I can't recall where that recipe came from.
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How about potato salad?
I'm curious how to make creme brulee SV, sounds good!
Even though you have a great-sounding salad, I'd be inclined towards a vinegar-based (Carolina style) slaw that you let sit overnight. It's just so perfectly suited to pulled pork sandwiches.
Oops, didn't see your comment above about slaw. But are you thinking the kind with mayo (I hates it, me precious). The vinegar based version is completely different.
And I missed cats suggestion of potato salad already, sorry.
cats49er
04-28-2017, 06:19 PM
And I missed cats suggestion of potato salad already, sorry.
Have watched a lot of Ron White stuff.:wink:
IamMadMan
04-28-2017, 06:58 PM
Grilled vegetables are always a quick fix.
You can poach some potatoes, cool down and dice or shred them.
PatAttack
04-28-2017, 07:17 PM
(Uncle G), Guerry's slaw!!
It would fit perfect with your menu and not heavy at all.
Adjust seasoning to your taste but trust me, it will go fine with what you have.
I always gave it a little more S&P and celery seed but it's gooood!
PatAttack
04-28-2017, 07:21 PM
And I missed cats suggestion of potato salad already, sorry.
That's "tater salad", to you, faux farmer!:laugh::-P
Sorry, Norm....had to do it, Brother.:thumb:
Sorry to hijack, OP.:icon_blush:
Dr. Trout Bum
04-28-2017, 09:42 PM
Even though you have a great-sounding salad, I'd be inclined towards a vinegar-based (Carolina style) slaw that you let sit overnight. It's just so perfectly suited to pulled pork sandwiches.
Oops, didn't see your comment above about slaw. But are you thinking the kind with mayo (I hates it, me precious). The vinegar based version is completely different.
I don't like cabbage. 😉
Dr. Trout Bum
04-28-2017, 09:48 PM
How about potato salad?
I'm curious how to make creme brulee SV, sounds good!
This sums it up well
https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/creme-brulee
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