I started a small business on the weekends serving my smoked goodness

[lunchmeat]

I have a Monday through Thursday work week and decided to make some extra money by working festivals and such selling BBQ.\

I have  truck converted for Food sales but its in the shop (trans rebuild)

but i had my first event  and wanted to see if anyone out there has advice for me to make my little business a Success!

the name is "RUB ON MY SHOULDER"

first sales day.jpg

• lunchmeat
• Apr 3, 2017

 

[SmokinAl]

Sounds like a fun project!

But did you check with the local health dept. & get the necessary paperwork, insurance, etc?

Good luck, I'm sure it will be a hit!

Al

 

[lunchmeat]

yup got the insurance and all clear form the health dept .  seems like things are going well so far 

 

[bangster]

Good for you! Looks like a fun hobby and hopefully it is financially rewarding as well (I call it a hobby, but you know what I mean). Doing something you enjoy and getting some money out of it, win-win.

 

[GaryHibbert]

It should be a good deal. There's a guy in Edmonton that has a gas grill that he pulls behind a Harley in summer and a pickup the rest of the year. He always sets up in the industrial area--same place every day. Sells smokies and dogs. He does a good business. Health regs require him to unhook before cooking.

Gary

 

[hardcookin]

What's on your menu?
I know hot sausage sandwiches is usually a good seller.

 

[lunchmeat]

I have been doing pulled pork , ribs. but the  sausage thing sounds good quicker cook time  and all .....but the first day I tried this I ran out of Pulled pork 1 1/2 hours in to lunch . i was thinking about like chicken drums sticks if i can make the right recipe. i learned the more it can be hand held and the person walk around while eating the better.

 

[ryanmn]

Try pulled chicken thighs. Theyre fattier so they can handle higher heat, thus quicker cook time, and not dry out. Cook in about an hour.

I made about two pounds worth a few days ago, used a rub 1/3 cup pepper, 1/4 cup salt, 2 tbso brown sugar, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika. Rub generously and coat with olive oil to help crisp the skin. So juicy you don't need BBQ sauce, maybe a light accent sauce, but nothing too flavorful or it'll mask the amazing chicken

 

[lunchmeat]

you should check the rubs thread that sounds very close to the rub i use in my applewood smoked chicken . great combo for chicken !  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/260259/my-apple-wood-smoked-chicken-rub