Salute to the Troops 2007

[Bigmista]

A bunch of members of the California BBQ Association are going out to 29 Palms this weekend to cook for the Marines. Everyone is bringing there smokers and we plan to cook 340 briskets. There will be everything from Ole Hickorys and FEC to UDS' and WSM. We will start friday night to serve on Saturday afternoon. I think there will 10000 Marines and family members that we cook for. Saturday night there will be a Big and Rich concert.

This is my first time participating in this annual event. Should be a lot of fun and a chance to learn a lot about cooking for large groups.

 

[Pig Headed]

WTG!! I think it's great that you would give your time and effort to support the troops.

 

[The_Kapn]

I have heard nothing but good about these events.
I think this one got great coverage last year, rightfully so!

If one pops up in my area, I will be in!

Good for you Neil.

Moving to Q-talk for better exposure.

TIM

 

[tonto1117]

My hats off to you Bigmista!!! I'm sure our boys appriciate it!!

 

[Arlin_MacRae]

Holy chit - 340 briskets? Are you sure that's ENOUGH??

Good on ya, brother - GREAT cause.

 

[Bigmista]

I'll be sure to take lots of pics!

I'm just a little guy in all of this. I'm gonna do 8 briskets in my two barrels. Just trying to do some small part.

 

[Kevin]

I'll be sure to take lots of pics!

I'm just a little guy in all of this. I'm gonna do 8 briskets in my two barrels. Just trying to do some small part.

No part of this is small my friend. Thank you.

 

[motoeric]

Hey, that's really cool news. Thanks for letting us know about it. More evidence that Brethren kick ass.

Does anyone know if they do something like this on the east coast?


Eric

 

[MilitantSquatter]

You're doing a great thing Neil... get plenty of rest the night before... sounds like you're gonna be working hard....but all for a great cause.

 

[fmitchell]

This is great! I wish I could be a part of it. Give them a big salute for me! Enjoy the experience, and of course pics!

Frank

 

[butts]

What a great event. Can't wait to see the pics.

 

[Mooner]

Wow, that sounds so awesome! I would love to do that!!

 

[bbqbull]

I as well take my hat off to everybody who is helping out with this wonderfull project.
Neil.......with your help....is huge is this. Like counting dollars......they add up very fast.
Dont think so....look at your check register and see how the little checks add up very very fast and your account drops.

Mike

 

[vr6Cop]

Thanks for doing this man. I wish more of us could represent.

 

[Meat Burner]

You make us proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks so much>

 

[Bud's BBQ]

It is a wonderful thing that you are doing.

 

[ThomEmery]

Yes Man 340 Briskets and 3000 pounds of Chicken
I went last year my pit ran 24 hours We have more pits this year
So one round on Briskey a break and then the Yardbird

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

Great stuff Mista. Looking forward to the pics and your review.

 

[sterlingsmoker]

Bigmista, Thanks for your paticipation,And tell those wonderful marines and families we love each and everyone of them!!!! GO DEVIL DOGS!!

 

[Bentley]

Yeah...I know they are desperate, they are even gonna let me cook brisket on my 2 075's...LOL. I made a second shelf so I can pack a few more in there, hope to be able to get six on each Traeger, it's like pissing in the ocean and trying raise the tide, but this is the 5th year out there for me and I would not miss it for all the gold in Ft Knox!

A fat, middle aged fart like me sure gets a chill down his spine when you see them raise the flag and those young men and women snap to attention, they know why they are there, it just makes you feel proud to be an American!

Neil, we are gonna have a blast! And it's only suppose to be 97* so make sure you bring a jacket!