Looking for appetizer ideas...

[yooper1217]

My daughter is graduating from HS and I am doing pulled pork for the party. I'm going to make the pork ahead of time, but I would still love the smell of rolling smoke during the party. Looking for some good appetizer/finger food ideas that I can make fairly easily throughout the day. I made some pig shots this past weekend, and they were ok, but not great. (My daughter didn't love them and this is all about her.) I may just go with the obvious wings, but other thoughts and ideas would be appreciated!

 

[tpc74]

Bacon wrapped just about anything? Asparagus spears jump to mind though. You could do ABT's but might be too much work, and they can be a bit polarizing. I haven't done it in a very long time, but one time I did smoked tomato's with cheese on top, but they aren't really set and forget.

You could do some smoked salmon, but again, polarizing. Zucchini boats (I am sure there is another name but it escapes me)? I think whatever you do, you want minimal prep time and more of a set and forget type of thing. Good luck with the party!

 

[yooper1217]

Bacon wrapped just about anything? Asparagus spears jump to mind though. You could do ABT's but might be too much work, and they can be a bit polarizing. I haven't done it in a very long time, but one time I did smoked tomato's with cheese on top, but they aren't really set and forget.

You could do some smoked salmon, but again, polarizing. Zucchini boats (I am sure there is another name but it escapes me)? I think whatever you do, you want minimal prep time and more of a set and forget type of thing. Good luck with the party!

Thanks!

 

[DRKsmoking]

Burnt ends, always good as snack food with or before a meal, and like said above by tpc74 . Anything bacon, little rolled dogs in bacon, etc.
Few wings to snack on.

David

 

[02ebz06]

Not for the smoker, but Cowboy Caviar is pretty simple. Server with chips as appetizer or as a side dish.
Cowboy Caviar

 

[yooper1217]

Burnt ends, always good as snack food with or before a meal, and like said above by tpc74 . Anything bacon, little rolled dogs in bacon, etc.
Few wings to snack on.

David

Love the idea of burnt ends, but I have no time to make a brisket between now and then. Have never tried "poor man's burnt ends" using a chuck roast or something. Thoughts on that?

 

[chilerelleno]

Seriously, I'd put the ball in her court.
Have her pick the appetizers, and then you make them.

On my own I'd offer a large Veggie and Fruit tray, a Charcuterie tray, several quality dips and wide assortment of crackers, toasts and pita chips.
A self serve Nachos station, two or three crockpots of cheese sauces, e.g. cheese, Rotel cheese and maybe Chorizo cheese, then tortillas chips and salsas.

I'd leave off any BBQ appetizers and save it for the main course.

 

[DRKsmoking]

but I would still love the smell of rolling smoke during the party.

He wanted or would like to have some smoke still rolling in the yard for the ambiance for the party.
That is why I mentioned smoked foods, but yes should have other sides as well.

"poor man's burnt ends" using a chuck roast or something. Thoughts on that?

I think Jeff has hotdog burnt ends in his recipe list , that would be quick and easy to make.

David

 

[mr_whipple]

He wanted or would like to have some smoke still rolling in the yard for the ambiance for the party.
That is why I mentioned smoked foods, but yes should have other sides as well.



I think Jeff has hotdog burnt ends in his recipe list , that would be quick and easy to make.

David

I was wondering what kind of rolled smoke he was after but I forget... this is a food forum. That and I've wanted to try the hot dog burnt ends just to see...

 

[JckDanls 07]

Pork Belly burnt ends... Stuffed muchrooms ... ABT's ...

How many people ??
What did you use in the pork shots ?

ABT's and all things Appetizers

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[DRKsmoking]

I was wondering what kind of rolled smoke he was after but I forget... this is a food forum. That and I've wanted to try the hot dog burnt ends just to see...

Ha ha , different times and much different party

 

[JckDanls 07]

These could be done in the smoker as well...

Smoked sausage sliders

These are very easy to make! Start with Hawaiian rolls and little smoked sausages Then squish rolls in half with the back of a butter knife Then you end up with a hot dog bun that you need to cut down the middle. Then stick a sausage down inside of them and make a full pan full of them...

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Bacon wrapped (half slice) Oreos

 

[JLeonard]

Ritz cracker, thin slice of cheese, thin slice of jalpeno, bacon wrapped, favorite rub....Smoke til bacon crisp.

Jim

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Pork Belly burnt ends...

Beat me to it...

 

[SmokinEdge]

Smoked salmon is very versatile as well.

 

[chopsaw]

I do these now and then , different spice profiles too .

Smoked Pretzels with a KICK and w p-view

Well, seen where RonP did this at one time and got to thinking,,,, Lets put a little kick to it. Cold enough to do a cold smoke today Decided it was a little too cold so I fired up the smoker to 70* and started the amps 1 bag of pretzels 1 package of dry ranch dressing 1 package of dry...

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You can also do chex mix , cheez-its , mixed nuts . Separate or all mixed together .
It's all pretty addicting .

 

[912smoker]

As Keith JckDanls 07 mentioned PB burnt ends are easy and awesome!
Smoked bologna,.smoked cream cheese,
Bacon wrapped pickles, pork shots...

Keith

 

[DougE]

ABT's are a lot of work but can also be done with mild chiles for those who don't like hot. Pork belly burnt ends are another good choice. I've never done poor man burnt ends with chuck, but plenty of others have. Should be a pretty straightforward cook and nothing like a test run to see how they turn out, right?

Shotgun shells, stuffed mushrooms, moinks, there are plenty of options.

 

[JckDanls 07]

"poor man's burnt ends" using a chuck roast

Don't know about y'all... But I don't see where Chuck Roast is for the poor man... That chit's expensive in my book...

 

[chopsaw]

I don't see where Chuck Roast is for the poor man...

It's not . 10 bucks a pound here .