Inlaws came to town........

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Thanks bud and I'm with you on love for meatloaf

I had this friend ask me what I wanted for my birthday meal and I said meatloaf. She said you cant have meatloaf for your birthday so they made me steak. She also ask me what wanted for dessert. I said cookies. Well I got cake. They next year asked me again. Well still got steak. Never asked me again.

 

[chopsaw]

She also ask me what wanted for dessert.

You should have said meatloaf . LOl .
That hits so close to home I'm shaking my head as I type this . Great story .

 

[TNJAKE]

My gosh Jake ,, that all looks fantastic , but that plate of meatloaf is a work of art .
Very nice cook .

Thanks bud I appreciate it

 

[Inscrutable]

I had this friend ask me what I wanted for my birthday meal and I said meatloaf. She said you cant have meatloaf for your birthday so they made me steak. She also ask me what wanted for dessert. I said cookies. Well I got cake. They next year asked me again. Well still got steak. Never asked me again.

At least they didn’t make you eat a tie or socks

 

[TNJAKE]

Everything looks Awesome, Jake!!
Your FIL is gonna be one Happy Dude with that Smoked Bologna!!
I know I sure would be!!
Like.

Bear

Thanks bear. Yeah he was happy. I smoked some for him before covid hit and hes been rationing ever since lol

 

[Inscrutable]

Everything looks great Jake! I gotta try that Bologna! Can't get the large whole slabs of it here in Ga.
Suggestions? Thanks for sharing.

Mike

Ditto here in NC ... at least AFAIK ... maybe a source of which I’m unaware?

 

[TNJAKE]

T

Everything looks great Jake! I gotta try that Bologna! Can't get the large whole slabs of it here in Ga.
Suggestions? Thanks for sharing.

Mike

Thanks mike! Here a link to a previous bologna smoke of mine...

Smoked Bologna

Hey again. Down here in my neck of the woods you can go to about any bbq restaurant and order a smoked bologna sandwich. Its common practice to just pick up a chub of store bought bologna, score it,slather in mustard and apply rub. Then smoke it. This batch is actually for an older friend of...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

I buy mine in 10lb chubs. Most grocery stores around here including kroger sells it. If you cant find then I'd bet you can find 2.5lb chubs where thesliced bologna is. Saves you a step in prep work as ultimately I'm breaking mine down to that size before smoking anyways

 

[TNJAKE]

That food looks amazing! I've never heard of Cajun boiled peanuts but that sounds really good, how do you prepare those if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks! Heres a link to my last peanut thread. They are delicious

Cajun Boiled Peanuts

Afternoon fellas and non fellas. Wanted to share a true southern snack with yall. Down here and all across the south you can get hot boiled peanuts at just about any gas station and even at roadside stands. It's a real treat. Heres my take..... Start out with 2lbs of raw peanuts. Place in large...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[MJB05615]

T
Thanks mike! Here a link to a previous bologna smoke of mine...

Smoked Bologna

Hey again. Down here in my neck of the woods you can go to about any bbq restaurant and order a smoked bologna sandwich. Its common practice to just pick up a chub of store bought bologna, score it,slather in mustard and apply rub. Then smoke it. This batch is actually for an older friend of...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

I buy mine in 10lb chubs. Most grocery stores around here including kroger sells it. If you cant find then I'd bet you can find 2.5lb chubs where thesliced bologna is. Saves you a step in prep work as ultimately I'm breaking mine down to that size before smoking anyways

Thanks for the link as well as the info. I'll go to our Kroger and see if I can get either here. If they do not have the 10lb chub, you're saying I can go to the Deli counter and they'll sell me an uncut 2.5lb piece? Never thought to ask them. If they will, that would be great. I'll let you know. Do you use any particular type of Bologna?

 

[TNJAKE]

Thanks for the link as well as the info. I'll go to our Kroger and see if I can get either here. If they do not have the 10lb chub, you're saying I can go to the Deli counter and they'll sell me an uncut 2.5lb piece? Never thought to ask them. If they will, that would be great. I'll let you know. Do you use any particular type of Bologna?

You shouldn't have to get it from the deli. I get mine 10lb or 2.5lb directly where all the other bologna is. But if you cant find then I'd ask the butcher or deli. I can almost guarantee they have it. As faras brand...just something cheap. You live in the south so Bar S bologna is likely what you'll find. I also have luck finding it in smaller grocery stores.

 

[MJB05615]

You shouldn't have to get it from the deli. I get mine 10lb or 2.5lb directly where all the other bologna is. But if you cant find then I'd ask the butcher or deli. I can almost guarantee they have it. As faras brand...just something cheap. You live in the south so Bar S bologna is likely what you'll find. I also have luck finding it in smaller grocery stores.

OK, I'll be going in the next 2-3 days. I'll let you know how I do. Thanks.

 

[jcam222]

All looks great Jake!! I’m betting they were very satisfied. Love those peanuts too! Bar S bologna is common at our Savealot sites in Ohio.

 

[tanglefoot]

I'm kinda intrigued by the smoked bologna. Any tricks or tips to share?

 

[tx smoker]

Wow Jake!! With a meal like that I'd be inclined to marry into your family It all looks fantastic but that meatloaf dinner is pure money buddy!! Great job and way to keep the other side of the family happy and stay in their good graces. I'm sure you scored a bunch of points with all that food.

Robert

 

[TNJAKE]

All looks great Jake!! I’m betting they were very satisfied. Love those peanuts too! Bar S bologna is common at our Savealot sites in Ohio.

Thanks jeff!

 

[TNJAKE]

I'm kinda intrigued by the smoked bologna. Any tricks or tips to share?

Heres a link to one of my previous bologna threads

Smoked Bologna

Hey again. Down here in my neck of the woods you can go to about any bbq restaurant and order a smoked bologna sandwich. Its common practice to just pick up a chub of store bought bologna, score it,slather in mustard and apply rub. Then smoke it. This batch is actually for an older friend of...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[TNJAKE]

Wow Jake!! With a meal like that I'd be inclined to marry into your family It all looks fantastic but that meatloaf dinner is pure money buddy!! Great job and way to keep the other side of the family happy and stay in their good graces. I'm sure you scored a bunch of points with all that food.

Robert

Appreciate it robert. That smoked meatloaf was delicious. They definitely left with full bellies!

 

[gmc2003]

Looks like some real good eats Jake,

Point for sure
Chris

 

[tander28]

Certainly looks like you all ate well--was it more about the food or having the time outside by yourself?