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  1. tomrip

    advice please

    hello all. i have just gotten a catering request for 75 people. they want pulled pork, cream corn and teriyaki chicken skewers. the  corn and the pork are easy, but i have no idea on how to quote the chicken skewers.the child graduating wanted an oriental  twist to their party.
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    chicken wings for later

    I do not have a walk in fridge. I am limited on space. Meaning i have no space left at all. I make a special from time to time, and there are times the people love it and want it on a regular basis. I made smoked chicken wings, and people went crazy over them. SO my question is this. How can i...
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    Few questions

    How long does it take to warm up in simmering water? Just a general idea. this would work with ribs, pulled pork and brisket right?
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    Few questions

    Hello guys and gals. I have been smoking meat for a good 6 years. I have catered for groups 30 plus.  I decided to open a restaurant, and i am struggling. I  have realized with catering, I would cook everything and put it all out in chaffing dishes, and that was it. Now with trying to keep meat...
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    Favorite sauce recipes?

    Hey guys i'm looking for some new sauces to try. What is your favorite recipes? I am looking for thick Memphis style sauce. Sweet, and a spicy one.
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    Well I have decided to do it!

    Well everyone, right after i made that post i had a bad personal family problem hit me. Before that, i turned the water on, and 3 pipes had busted from freezing, i fixed those Monday around 6:30 pm, and then the bomb dropped on me around 8. I will continue working on the restaurant this weekend...
  7. Well I have decided to do it!

    Well I have decided to do it!

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    Well I have decided to do it!

    Well everyone, I have decided to open a BBQ joint.  I will be taking this slow, and will tell you guys step by step what I am doing. I have got the keys to my building, I have signed a one year lease, and at any time the owner will sell it to me. I have already run into my first snag. I live 4...
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    Restaurant Smoker

    Sweet. The 120 was the one I was looking at.
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    Restaurant Smoker

    Hello. I am considering opening up a bbq joint. Found a building that can seat 25, and also has like an ice cream shop with walk up window connected. I will continue to work my job during the day. So i am looking for something I can go in at night, prepare the meat, and throw it on the smoker...
  12. my first qview

    my first qview

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    my first qview

    My first smoke on pit boss smoker My quality control.
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