My unit is raising funds for this years Birthday Ball. I agreed to smoke 20 butts for a pulled pork carnitas plate we sold at a UFC event. It was a bit of a challange, but between my refinished offset and MES 40 we were able to pull it off and make some money. I'm going to use this as an excuse to get a trailer mounted smoker!!
Prep at HQ building.
The last couple out of MES. Loading up the truck.
Setting up at fight venue.
Not a huge crowd, but steady happy customers. We made enough to cover tickets for a few young Marines!
I used the MES as a warmer for pre cooked Carnitas from a few days before. Due to time we didn't use finishing sauce and that was a mistake. Later they started drying out a bit. Homemade pico helped soften them up though.
A year ago I would have never tried this. Thank you to all my buddies on this Forum, and everyone else who shares their experiences here, who have taught me so much.
EDIT: Making sure I include the fact that some of the butts were smoked by Marines in my unit who bought MES 30s because of the good food you all have helped me produce.
Prep at HQ building.
The last couple out of MES. Loading up the truck.
Setting up at fight venue.
Not a huge crowd, but steady happy customers. We made enough to cover tickets for a few young Marines!
I used the MES as a warmer for pre cooked Carnitas from a few days before. Due to time we didn't use finishing sauce and that was a mistake. Later they started drying out a bit. Homemade pico helped soften them up though.
A year ago I would have never tried this. Thank you to all my buddies on this Forum, and everyone else who shares their experiences here, who have taught me so much.
EDIT: Making sure I include the fact that some of the butts were smoked by Marines in my unit who bought MES 30s because of the good food you all have helped me produce.
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