Hey guys! Hope everyone had a great 4[sup]th[/sup] of July yesterday! I spent mine with my fiancé just goofing around the house (wedding planning), cleaning the cars, and still went to watch the fireworks in downtown St. Pete. Good times!
So since the 4[sup]th[/sup] fell on a Wednesday this year, we decided to throw a 4[sup]th[/sup] of July party early on the 30[sup]th[/sup] since it made more sense for people to come over bring the kids, drink, be merry, eat some que, and not have to worry about going to work the next day. So we invited our family and friends as well as my new neighbors to join in the festivities and try my que (most have not enjoyed it yet). Our guest list reached over 20 people who we assumed would come and go…what was on the menu is below and it all came out tasty and delicious!!!
Talk about planning for 20 people, making tons of food, cleaning the house, smoking all through the night (bedtime around 3:15am), not too mention the costs of everything ($$$). When you reply on an evite that you’re going to come and then send a text an hour before you’re supposed to show up stinks! We even bought corn on the cob and baked bean which we didn’t even make. I’m assuming most people don’t understand how long and how much love goes into smoking these big cuts of meat…its not like a burger and hot dogs…
Needless to say, the brisket was devoured and half of the pork was frozen. Enjoy the Q-view fellas…next time ya’ll are invited and I’m sure you would show…Happy 4[sup]th[/sup]!
The Briskey...
The Butts...
Rubbed and ready for some lovin...
After a night in the sauna....(smoked with Cabernet wine chips btw...fancy)
After 205 degrees and a nap in the cooler...shred time!
So since the 4[sup]th[/sup] fell on a Wednesday this year, we decided to throw a 4[sup]th[/sup] of July party early on the 30[sup]th[/sup] since it made more sense for people to come over bring the kids, drink, be merry, eat some que, and not have to worry about going to work the next day. So we invited our family and friends as well as my new neighbors to join in the festivities and try my que (most have not enjoyed it yet). Our guest list reached over 20 people who we assumed would come and go…what was on the menu is below and it all came out tasty and delicious!!!
- Pulled Pork (2 butts totaling 17.5 lbs) – Perfect!
- Brisket (Flat only totaling 8 lbs) – A little bit too much fall apart as you will see
- Homemade BBQ Sauce (my own concoction)
- Homemade Cole Slaw
- Homemade Pasta Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Dip (thanks to a friend)
- Deviled eggs 2 ways (traditional and guacamole, bacon, and siracha)
- Meatballs (great recipe with jalapeno jelly)
- Homemade Peach lemonade (with vodka of course)
- Homemade cheesecake cupcakes
- Oh…and tons of Beer, Soda, etc
Talk about planning for 20 people, making tons of food, cleaning the house, smoking all through the night (bedtime around 3:15am), not too mention the costs of everything ($$$). When you reply on an evite that you’re going to come and then send a text an hour before you’re supposed to show up stinks! We even bought corn on the cob and baked bean which we didn’t even make. I’m assuming most people don’t understand how long and how much love goes into smoking these big cuts of meat…its not like a burger and hot dogs…
Needless to say, the brisket was devoured and half of the pork was frozen. Enjoy the Q-view fellas…next time ya’ll are invited and I’m sure you would show…Happy 4[sup]th[/sup]!
The Briskey...
The Butts...
Rubbed and ready for some lovin...
After a night in the sauna....(smoked with Cabernet wine chips btw...fancy)
After 205 degrees and a nap in the cooler...shred time!
