2016 UK Smokers Weekend

[wade]

Right - The BBQ weekend in Lincoln is almost here 

 and we need to finalise who is attending and what they are intending to bring.

Looking back on the thread I see that the following members have expressed an interest in attending. Please can you look down the list and either confirm that you are still planning on coming and if so how many of you are likely to come. The exact numbers of guests are not critical but we just want to ensure we have sufficient cutlery etc. If you are not on the list and are also planning to come then please let me know as well so that we can include you.

• BOBBOBBBQ
• Euromir
• Homeruk
• KC5TPY
• SlimJimUK
• Smokin Monkey
• Steve Johnson
• Thenegativeone
• Wade

Smokin Monkey has been collecting food pledges for a while and so far we have the following:

KC5TPY

• pork belly
• beans (non-vegetarian)
• sausage
• chicken

Steve Johnson

• Pork loin
• Some form of wings
• Armadilflo eggs
• Honey buffalo meatballs

SlimJimUK

• Potato Salad
• Coleslaw

Smokin Monkey

• Porchetta
• Belly Pork
• Corned Beef
• Fattie
• Mix of Sausages Burgers

Thenegativeone

• Smoked lamb shoulder
• Bacon Mac + cheese
• Various pickles (sweet, hot, e.t.c)
• Some kind of dessert (the wife's choice)
• Sriracha beef ribs

Wade

• Meaty pork ribs
• Pulled Pork
• Lightly smoked salmon
• Vegetarian beans
• Santa Fe coleslaw (no mayo)
• Pickled red onion
• Smoked salmon
• Crepes

Please remember that there is no obligation to bring anything to cook. If you would just like to come to see other techniques then that is perfectly OK. If you want to bring a dessert then that is fine too. A contribution of beer and wine is also very welcome.

If you are coming and wanted to cook any of the items already mentioned then please let us know as we can all be flexible. If you are looking for inspiration then you may want to consider any of the following

• Brisket
• Chicken pieces
• Cupcake chicken
• Beef or pork joint
• Cornbread
• Corn casserole
• Any kind of fish
• Chowder
• Potatoes
• Jambalaya **
• Tomato and onion salad
• Chilli

** Please do not bring rice dishes unless the rice is going to be cooked freshly at the event

If you would like to cook something on the day but are unable to bring a BBQ then please let us know as there will be some BBQ cooking space available. This will be allocated on a first ask basis.

Let us make this year even more successful than last 

 

<<Edit - Menu updated - Paul>>

<<Edit - Menu updated - Danny

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello Wade.  Too late now for me to do brisket.  I wish I had known.  Rhinoceros is also proving hard to find.  

  SO!  I figure I'll bring some pork belly, beans, sausage and chicken.  Hope this helps.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

[wade]

Thanks Danny. I have updated the main post 

 

[smokin monkey]

Brother in Law, Paul will do Jambalaya

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello Steve.  I have full confidence in your brother -in-law but it should be interesting:  An English guy named Paul making jambalaya.  It should be a Louisiana guy named "Bubba" or "Leroy" making jambalaya.  These things make me smile.  It's like ordering the Mexican plate at the local Chinese takeaway.  It may be GREAT food but it just seems "wrong" in some way.  

  I can offer a smoked sausage if he would like.  I can smoke a fresh sausage Friday and have it ready for him if interested,  It isn't andouille but it is in that same southern style.  Let me know.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

[homeruk]

Gutted but we cant make it to the meet this year, ferry is booked for our trip to italy and still have last minute  work to complete on the van

dont think it will ever be finished

if the weathers like it has been last few days it should be a cracking weekend!

plenty of pics please

 

[smokin monkey]

Hello Steve.  I have full confidence in your brother -in-law but it should be interesting:  An English guy named Paul making jambalaya.  It should be a Louisiana guy named "Bubba" or "Leroy" making jambalaya.  These things make me smile.  It's like ordering the Mexican plate at the local Chinese takeaway.  It may be GREAT food but it just seems "wrong" in some way.  :icon_lol:   I can offer a smoked sausage if he would like.  I can smoke a fresh sausage Friday and have it ready for him if interested,  It isn't andouille but it is in that same southern style.  Let me know.  Keep Smokin!
Danny

Hi Danny, he was there last year, but he's got some of his family with him this year, so I thought he should contribute some food, looked down the list of suggestion Wade had put up, and thought that Jambalaya would be an "easier" option. Will ask him (or Alison, as it will be her that's cooking) about the sausage.

 

[kc5tpy]

Hi Steve.  I will be leaving tomorrow morning so please let me know tonite.  I will check SMF later and in the morning before I leave.  It's no trouble if they want it.  I won't have much to do Friday anyway.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

[wade]

 
Gutted but we cant make it to the meet this year, ferry is booked for our trip to italy and still have last minute  work to complete on the van

dont think it will ever be finished

if the weathers like it has been last few days it should be a cracking weekend!

plenty of pics please

I am sorry you won't be able to join us. We will think of you as we are drinking our cold beers and tucking into the food 

. Hopefully you will be able to make the next one 

 

[smokin monkey]

Hi Danny, will check with him later.

 

[schminky]

Can't wait for 2017!

 

[smokin monkey]

Can't wait for 2017!

You will be more than welcome.

There's no them and us new or old, everyone is equal and welcomed.

 

[wade]

Hi Schminsky. If you can come you and your partner/friends will be very welcome. As Steve mentioned there is no competition - we are all there to enjoy BBQ/Smoking and learn from each other. Just before the meet we organise who wants to cook what on the day to avoid duplication and nobody is expected to cook anything they do not feel comfortable doing. Many people come to learn different techniques and to try different types of smoker. As well as the fun of smoking different things one of the highlights of the weekend is talking to others on the camp site and chattting to them as they are invited to help us eat all of the food that is prepared.

If you have never smoked a specific joint of meat before and want to give it a try, bring it along and we will be able to help you. 

It is not all about meat either as we have vegetarians who attend too. A lot of people are just not aware of the vegetarian food that can be prepared. Also some come along and bring side dishes and salads.

This year we also had someone turn up who we had never chatted with before who just saw that the event had been organised. He and his family turned up with his smoker and produced some lovely pork and beef.

If you happen to be around Brogdale in Faversham the weekend after next at their Cider festival then please do come in and say Hi. I am giving 3 smoking demonstrations there during the day on Saturday and will be there promoting UK BBQ (and selling smoked cheese and smoked salmon) on the Sunday.

http://www.ciderfestivalkent.co.uk/search/label/Cookingforaging

http://www.brogdale.org/index.php