[PHOTOS ADDED] 9th Annual South Florida Gathering (December 6th - 8th, Sebring FL)

[dougmays]

Oh man....as a Florida Gator born and bread this hurts my soul a little also look awesome! The final pic with the bird in the mouth is great. I'd be down.

@jarjarchef - I might have to steal this idea for Orlando ;)

@Misplaced Nebraskan - Are you going to make the trek and come meet us in Florida?

 

[Misplaced Nebraskan]

Oh man....as a Florida Gator born and bread this hurts my soul a little also look awesome! The final pic with the bird in the mouth is great. I'd be down.

@jarjarchef - I might have to steal this idea for Orlando ;)

@Misplaced Nebraskan - Are you going to make the trek and come meet us in Florida?

I'd love to. And I know if I asked the Mrs, she would say yes as she wants to go to Florida all the time. One of the states she hasn't been to yet.

Only issue is I think I'll be back in Neb that week chasing deer in the snow with my dad. But I think it'd be fun to travel to these different gatherings for sure!


As for the gator, that was a fun cook! just has that presentation wow factor! I totally stole the bird in mouth idea from online, but I think I may be the first to give it a bacon weave tuxedo (probably not, but i'll roll with it for now)

 

[jarjarchef]

Oh man....as a Florida Gator born and bread this hurts my soul a little also look awesome! The final pic with the bird in the mouth is great. I'd be down.

@jarjarchef - I might have to steal this idea for Orlando ;)

@Misplaced Nebraskan - Are you going to make the trek and come meet us in Florida?

Looks like an idea.

 

[jaxrmrjmr]

Bought a camper this year, so it may be doable. I will let ya know if I am able to pull the trigger and attend.

 

[JckDanls 07]

That would be awesome.. hope everything works out so you can make it ...

How long is the camper ?? I see a few spots still available near the gathering site (88) ...

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Hello Everybody....Just wanted to say that after reaching out to Doug to inquire about this event. I was a little apprehensive since I am very new to all of this but he assured me that every body was a great group of people and you all have tons of fun so...I am happy to say that the Mrs & I shall be attending and have reserved spot 85.

I am hoping I can work out bringing the pit with me but if not well we will be avail to help in anyway we can.

I look forward to meeting you all!

 

[dougmays]

Welcome and looking forward to meeting you @NU2SMOKE (Philip)!!

This is a great group and we had our largest showing last year! Hoping its even bigger this year!

Just watch out for that @Discus39 fella and his magic potion water;) It makes you fall out of chairs haha

i'll add your site info to Page 1!

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Sounds to me that @Discus39 may be just the person I want to get to know the best...

 

[JckDanls 07]

HA HAAAAA... NU2SMOKE ... welcome to the gathering... it's all about the family (until the kids go to bed) .. LOL. ... trust me... y'all will have a great time and probably learn a few things (good and bad) ...

What dates will you be there ??

 

[NU2SMOKE]

HA HAAAAA... NU2SMOKE ... welcome to the gathering... it's all about the family (until the kids go to bed) .. LOL. ... trust me... y'all will have a great time and probably learn a few things (good and bad) ...

What dates will you be there ??

I booked from the Thurs to the Sunday. I am very much looking forward to it. I actually was going to message you because I read you were going to make some snack sticks and I really want to learn how to do that. I was going to bring you a bottle of ole #7 as bribery if needed...lol

 

[JckDanls 07]

that'll work... although I'll have plenty plus some of that other clear stuff... if you want to bring a whole boston butt (twin packs are best) ... I'll guide you and others through the process ...

 

[NU2SMOKE]

that'll work... although I'll have plenty plus some of that other clear stuff... if you want to bring a whole boston butt (twin packs are best) ... I'll guide you and others through the process ...

Besides the meat what else would I need to bring?

 

[carol506]

Besides the meat what else would I need to bring?

An appetite and a smile are good things to bring. Official potluck Saturday night, lots of community meals or at least sampling’s ongoing. Best camping group there is.

 

[NU2SMOKE]

An appetite and a smile are good things to bring. Official potluck Saturday night, lots of community meals or at least sampling’s ongoing. Best camping group there is.

Appetite is never a problem and if the food is half as good as I have been told it is then the smile will be ear to ear!!
I am looking forward to meeting everyone...so many things I want to learn!!!

@JckDanls 07 Is going to help me with my meat stick....wait that didn't sound right.

Who's doing brisket?!?! That one is a major want for me to learn!!

 

[carol506]

Appetite is never a problem and if the food is half as good as I have been told it is then the smile will be ear to ear!!
I am looking forward to meeting everyone...so many things I want to learn!!!

@JckDanls 07 Is going to help me with my meat stick....wait that didn't sound right.

Who's doing brisket?!?! That one is a major want for me to learn!!

Depends on competition if brisket on menu. My John makes an awesome brisket. Food always amazing and plentiful

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Depends on competition if brisket on menu. My John makes an awesome brisket. Food always amazing and plentiful

Me and John need to converse...LOL If I bring a prime full packer do you think john would be kind enough to help me, and whoever else wants to learn, with it?

 

[Discus39]

As a first timer last year not knowing what to expect we had a blast. Looking forward to another awsome gathering with great people and amazing food. I will be bringing a few Mason jars again for sampling of home made goodness. Fun for all.

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Hey @Discus39 I guess Ill be the Virgin this year...looking forward to meeting you!

 

[JckDanls 07]

Depends on competition if brisket on menu. My John makes an awesome brisket. Food always amazing and plentiful

Even if (which I'm sure we will) rib comp. is a go... brisket would be more then welcome... I'm sure there will be room on a smoker for one ...

As for snack sticks/smoked sausage... As usual... the sooner we get started (Thur. night/Fri. morning) the better ... pending on how much we do as for time in the smokehouse... usually around 6-7 hrs for a batch of 30 lbs (about all I can fit in the smokehouse at one time)...

Fresh sausage (Kielbasa/Italian/breakfast and such) can just be mixed.. stuffed.. and/or vac sealed/cooked ....

 

[JckDanls 07]

Besides the meat what else would I need to bring?

I would say casings is pretty much all you would need... and then there are quite a few to choose from on those... pending what you want to make ...