New restaurant...need ideas for apps.

baloo6969

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All, got a new restaurant in north east PA with all the staples a BBQ place would have(brisket, burned ends, pulled pork, half chickens), but looking to expand app choices to include more BBQ.

Keep in mind, we want to prep a lot day or 2 in advance, quick prep time, heatup/cook quick, and KISS!

So far, we have:
1. ABT
2. Pulled pork wontons
3. Smoked mac and cheese bites
4. Smoked wings
5. Stuffed wings

Synergies if possible...l let me know your thoughts.

 

Last edited: Jul 16, 2015

baloo6969

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Oh, its not only a BBQ place, but we have a $15k smoker...so we want to leverage the equipment as much as possible :)

 

delbbq

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  Where are you located?

 

baloo6969

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NE PA

 

smocan

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• Jul 16, 2015

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Don't forget to smoke your vegetables! Asparagus, green beans and baked beans. These might be better sides.

 

smocan

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• Jul 16, 2015

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Also, sausage!

 

jcollins

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chicken? beef? smoked dessert? pulled pork nachos? pulled pork potato skins? 

 

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drewed

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• Jul 16, 2015

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You don't have beans on your menu?

 Oh, I suppose that is more of a side than an app.  

 

jirodriguez

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Slaw, corn bread, bacon mac 'n cheese, chicken wings - with various sauces.

 

fred fleisher

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What about a BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadilla?  Or BBQ Nachos?

 

jcbigler

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Fresh made barbecue potato chips

 

x0xsaywhutx0x

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• Jul 26, 2015

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Def some kind of nachos (pulled pork, brisket, etc.), bbq chips, brisket burnt ends, pulled pork sliders

 

gunzby

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Smoked rosemary red potatoes
Herb crusted zucchini with a balsamic glaze (my favorite)
Smoked wings in a few different flavors
You could make a rib basket where you use a third or quarter slab
Fried pickles

I spent a lot of time working in restaurants when I was younger. I could come up with a ton of stuff

 

smokeymagoo

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If you have access to fresh salmon, then it is hard to beat a great smoked salmon dip. Best thing is you cna bake the bread in the smoker also. Rip out the center and feel it with the salmon dip. I like cream cheese and mascarpone as the base fore my salmon dip.

 

jcollins

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or a smoked salsa w/chips sounds awesome

 

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How about Armadillo Eggs made with ground Brisket or even mixed meat as leftovers dictate. A little more prep but quick cooking and low food cost. Add a Creamy Dip or even Ranch Dressing...JJ

 

phatbac

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I was at a BBQ place in south west va and they had an app that was smoked pulled pork jalapeno poppers.

It had pulled pork and cheese stuffed in a jalapeno half and wrapped in bacon. they were delicious.

Good Luck,

phatbac

 

jcollins

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oh im gonna do that next time i do PP and ABTs 

 

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baloo6969 said:

NE PA

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Where in Nepa?? My neck of the woods.

Can you be more specific?

 

dward51

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• Jul 27, 2015

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for apps, how about "fatty sliders".  Rolled fatties (gauge finished diameter to the slider bun).  The range of fatty fillings gives a lot of options for what you have or make a sampler.  Or even a sliced fatty sandwich for the nice thick ones.  I would buy that on the lunch menu any day.