Get together in Pa **** date has been set. Oct 6-8 ******

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Just thought I'd pipe in and mention my wife and I are trying to keep an open schedule for this event.  We can't say definitely yes this early in the game, but we are very interested at the idea.  I don't own a truck unfortunately, so I can't likely drag my camp chef pooper up with me, unless someone with room to haul will be passing near me on the way to and from the event, in which case I'd be glad to include some gas money.  We live in york very near the Galleria mall if anyone's near by and willing.  We have a good bit of cooking experience between the two of us, and have been told many times we should open a restaurant.  Here's some pics of this past weekend, all new experiences for me, first time I've made any of this stuff but it was all great!

Brine cured smoked turkey legs, slightly charred on a hot charcoal grill for skin color.



Beer can burgers, four beef on the left, five chicken on the right, boy ground chicken is a mess to work with without a binder in it.  Second batch of ground jerky was hiding in the back of the first shot.




Finished jerky...


The star this weekend by far were the beef back ribs.  Never had them before, and I think I was right with ribs being my favorite cut, just from the wrong animal all these years.  Wow they were insanely good!




Thanks for watching, I hope we make it!
Man that food looks great passing out any samples before the gathering???

As it seems right now there will be plenty of smoking equipment there for all to share but if you feel you need to bring yours that fine or you can just bring your cooking supplies such as seasonings and meat. Thanks for the reply. When you decide for sure that you are coming I will be glad to add you to the list and also list what you will bring food wise.

Warren
 
INFO NEEDED PLEASE READ AND REPLY

We have had some more possible replies of those who may come and as we thought the closer it gets the more will reply and that's great.

What we need to know is if you are coming and if you are bringing your smoker?. Please reply to this question.

If you are bringing your smoker are you willing to share the use of it with others?

Right now it looks like we may have enough but again as the group size increases there could be a need for more. Anyone that wishes to bring their own please do so.

We ask that everyone bring what ever they are planning to prepare in the food line to please bring it with you as well as the drinks for you family including adult beverages.

Any questions PM C Farmer (Adam) or HalfSmoked (Warren).  OCT. 6 will be here fast.

Warren
 
As of now, I'm going to be hit and miss about whether or not I can attend.  Several things have recently popped up, and I may need to be close to the house.

Oh, if I do come, I won't be bringing my smoker, SW Airlines said I couldn't carry it on!  
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Unfortunately I will not be able to make it.  I picked up a second job a few months back and have been killing it along with my career.  Around 60+ hours per week.  I'm getting burned out.  I need a break in the mountains for a week to reset.

Sorry for any inconvenience.  I'll be looking forward to the pictures.
 
 
Unfortunately I will not be able to make it.  I picked up a second job a few months back and have been killing it along with my career.  Around 60+ hours per week.  I'm getting burned out.  I need a break in the mountains for a week to reset.

Sorry for any inconvenience.  I'll be looking forward to the pictures.
No problem.

Maybe next year.
 
 
Unfortunately I will not be able to make it.  I picked up a second job a few months back and have been killing it along with my career.  Around 60+ hours per week.  I'm getting burned out.  I need a break in the mountains for a week to reset.

Sorry for any inconvenience.  I'll be looking forward to the pictures.
Not problem just sorry you are going to miss it like C farmer said maybe next year.

Warren
 
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Hope you plans remain open so you can attend. We will have plenty of smokers there but if you feel you need yours hopefully someone will pipe up and help out.

Any one that wants to can just come by for the day if that fits their plans better.

Warren
 
I copied my reply to Warren so everyone can see it, just in case there's preferences.  I'll tentatively take all of lunch Saturday, or add to dinner with whatever folks prefer from the following, chicken fatty included.

"We are still trying to keep those dates open but we still need to consider whether we will rent a room or just come up one day, so we are fairly sure Saturday is a go. We discussed lots of food options. I make a very good alfredo sauce from scratch, usually with crab and shrimp but that can be altered if allergies are an issue. We also make our own fried mozzarella and jalapeno poppers which is something we can prep and bring frozen with an empty fryer. I spent several years in pizza shops and make my own pizzas and bolis at home, including dough. My camp chef doesn't quite get high enough to do pizza right so Id love to try that in a hotter smoker as well, I think pizza would smoke better than bolis since the cheese is exposed but I am open to either. Ive had some great batches of jerky come off my grill lately too. And we are good for a cake or cookies for dessert."
 
 
I copied my reply to Warren so everyone can see it, just in case there's preferences.  I'll tentatively take all of lunch Saturday, or add to dinner with whatever folks prefer from the following, chicken fatty included.

"We are still trying to keep those dates open but we still need to consider whether we will rent a room or just come up one day, so we are fairly sure Saturday is a go. We discussed lots of food options. I make a very good alfredo sauce from scratch, usually with crab and shrimp but that can be altered if allergies are an issue. We also make our own fried mozzarella and jalapeno poppers which is something we can prep and bring frozen with an empty fryer. I spent several years in pizza shops and make my own pizzas and bolis at home, including dough. My camp chef doesn't quite get high enough to do pizza right so Id love to try that in a hotter smoker as well, I think pizza would smoke better than bolis since the cheese is exposed but I am open to either. Ive had some great batches of jerky come off my grill lately too. And we are good for a cake or cookies for dessert."
My Wife and I booked a room at, The Nittany Budget Motel, State College area about 20 minutes from Adams farm. You are going to make this tough! ALL your suggestions sound great.
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My Wife and I booked a room at, The Nittany Budget Motel, State College area about 20 minutes from Adams farm. You are going to make this tough! ALL your suggestions sound great.
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Its easy to get here from there.
 
Just want to say thanks guys for all the replies to my PM to all who have expressed interest into coming to the first PA gathering. I asked for your plans on what you be cooking and a couple other things and the response was great.

Plan on doing an up dated new post in a couple weeks for everyone to follow so we don't have to go through all the comments on present post. It will have a food listing of meats and sides that are planned at that time. Still open to anyone who wants to come.

Warren
 
If you look back over this post you will see Adam has offered his vacant farm house with no furnishings. So you would have to bring sleeping bags cots or something to sleep on.

If that's not your choice then there is the Nittany Budget Motel about 20 minutes from Adam's place in State College PA.

Just some info in case you might be interested in coming. The food line up is looking great posting later.

Warren
 
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