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That's the realization I came too was somethings could not be cooked on site due to time constraints. Pulled pork is one of those items that does not suffer at all from rewarming. I just thaw it out and throw it in a foil pan add a little juice cover and start rewarming in the smoker if I have...
I have most always had early access to event sites so it's never been much of a problem for me. Pulled pork I always have vac sealed and frozen ready to go. I try to keep 30lbs of pulled pork in the freezer at all times. Ribs I have always done on site and that is one of my most requested smoked...
I've always set up a buffet style with 6ft tables and my portable 3 bay steam table. I ditched chafing dishes after the first couple times out and went with the propane steam table. Got tired of constantly checking the fuel cans due to going out because of a slight wind and they never seemed to...
Located in Mn. Delivery is a possibility depending on your location. I am downsizing as I have a horizontal offset that is trailer mounted as well. This is a very nice rig. Here is a link to my Craigslist ad to see pics...
I buy the large pans of Stouffers Mac and Cheese. You can get them at Wal Mart. I buy them a case at a time from my local food service company. 4 trays to a case and they stay good frozen for months. Anyhow I thaw out the frozen mac and cheese and then add bacon or ham cubes or keilbasa cut into...
I have pretty much gone to using spice blends rather than individual spices. It saves time and space. I have gone from a cabinet full of bottles and bags to 6 to 8 different blends that will do anything I need. I buy all my blends through Oak Ridge BBQ or the Spice House. You never know how long...
Nice score for sure. I purchased a 8ft Woodhaven rack off Amazon that has basically the same design but came with a cover for the top and sides of the wood. I really like it.
Good job Ryan! You learned two things. Cooking for a crowd is a lot of work. Anyone who has never done it can't possibly realize how much work it is. The other is it can be very satisfying. I have been doing large events for a number of years now. Some have been up to 300 people. It takes a...
My technique for butts anyway is a hybrid for lack of a better term and it has worked extremely well. I didn't develop this technique purposefully really it just evolved. My stick burner as most do will hold a pretty even temp but will fluctuate some during the smoke due to conditions. Breeze...
I've also been thinking of one of these but I already have a mess of appliances I don't use. Our cupboard and counter top space is already cluttered. I just use the oven for frozen fries or if I want good steak fries I cut up some nice russets or yukons and fry them in oil in my cast iron pan...
I can see problems with a pit in the ground in Mn. The frost would heave your bricks around I think in addition to other problems already listed. I smoke all year long in my offsets without much problem other than using a bit more wood. Obviously I don't do it in 20 below temps and 30mph winds...
I see this as a issue throughout our hobby. Most big box store smokers and other equipment are designed for affordability of mass production and oriented to the consumer market of the weekend or casual smoker. There is not much in between the readily available box store stuff and the high end...
Cooked pineapple is awesome. I soak rings in Malibu Coconut Rum for at least a couple hours or overnight. Take them out of the rum and dust with brown sugar and grill or smoke until warmed through and sugar has caramelized! Good stuff! Yours look pretty darn good along with the nacho's!
The grouse around here can get themselves drunk eating some of the ripe berries. Had one fly threw a window on our three season house. Killed himself. Maybe thats what was going on with that hawk. Beautiful bird hopefully he's ok.
I just did them a couple weeks ago. They are awesome and will be in my rotation from now on. I cubed them first about a inch square maybe a little bigger. Rubbed them with Dominator pork rub from Oak Ridge BBQ. Smoked at 250 until the fat rendered off and they had a nice color to them. Put them...