(PICTURES ADDED)7th Annual South Florida Gathering 2017 (Nov 17-19)

[floridasteve]

Hi guys and gals! Sorry for not being involved in the plannng. My wife has had some health problems that have kept me busy. But she’s on the mend and I’m come to the gathering!

I’m planning on arriving Thursday. Haven’t read much chatter about that evening plans. Gordon’s has whole chickens on special, so I think I’ll pick one up and bring it for Thursday.

I will make some of my world famous scolloped potatoes for Friday night. Nothing goes better with Han, imho. LOL

Saturday I think I’ll do Mac and cheese. I thought about bringing a turkey, but it sounds like y’all have the meat covered. I’m open of this, so let me know if y’all have a preference.

Counting the days — I need the break!

 

[floridasteve]

Oh! And to keep from imbarassing y’all again, I’ll be sitting out on the rib comp. unless I change my mind. Which I probably won’t. Unless I do.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Steve... glad to hear Momma's on the mend... as for the gathering... If you look at page one (the list) you will see that somebody is already doing mac n cheese for Sat. evening... There really isn't that much meat being made for Sat. night... I'm only seeing Doug's thighs actually... I believe Carol said here wings would be a lunch item... Al is bringing seafood gumbo for lunch as well... And I'm sure that the ribs (pretty much for comp only) will not be anywhere's near enough for everybody (what's left over)... So maybe a turkey would be a plus..

Is anybody else making something for Sat that hasn't been mentioned yet ??

 

[floridasteve]

I think Jeremy is doing a brisket for Saturday night, but I’ll bring a turkey to add to the fair. I will be spatchcocking it.

I’ll also bring some sliced sirloin tip roast for sandwitches.

 

[JckDanls 07]

It's not sounding very promising for Jeremy coming.. hopefully he can...

 

[dougmays]

What Keith said, Saturday evening is looking light as of now and its looking like we'll have the largest group yet, so the more the merrier!

Only 1 week for some of y'all, 8 days for me...CAN'T WAIT!!

I'm going to hit up Sam's Club this weekend and see what catches my eye to cook up!

 

[carol506]

I was planning on wings for Sat night, but can do for mid day. Let me know preference. With John doing ribs, wings wont be smoked.

Trip to Gordons tomorrow with big list.

 

[yogi727]

New to the event. I will bring sides for group meals. Saturday Breakfast and Dinner???

 

[bobcats110]

Cheese - I'll bring some cheese for the cold smokers. I did not receive any swag from Todd this year (so far) so if people can bring their A-Maze-N smokers for this project and/or pellets/dust, i'm out i believe of supplies. Need to order more.

Rib/Drink Comps - As of now I have Keith, John, Don(?), and myself for the Ribs. Am I missing anyone. Also who was going to compete in the cocktail drink competition? As of now I think only Kevin and I expressed interest. Thinking about having judging/tasting for this around 2pm?

Doug - I can bring my A-Maze-N and I have a lot of dust, so if you haven't ordered yet, don't.
I think I will also throw my hat in the ring for the ribs.

 

[bobcats110]

For sides - my wife makes a Ramen noodle salad that's pretty good, and I was just thinking about maybe some smoked oyster stuffing? Too close to Thanksgiving?

 

[carol506]

Oysters yeah!

 

[floridasteve]

JckDanls 07 — would you like me to bring my grinder?

Gordon’s has whole chickens on sale so I’ll try to pick up a couple for whenever they’re needed.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Steve... I think we'll be good on the grinder...

Bobcats.. everything mentioned sounds good ...

What I do ask is that whoever is gonna bring Boston Butts for grinding to cut them up in chunks/strips and freeze them... keep frozen/partially frozen until needed.. meat grinds better when partially frozen/really cold ...

 

[orlandosmoking]

I'll be doing an overnight cook again, most likely pulled pork which should be ready by lunch time but could easily be held for dinner in a cooler, but possible brisket, kinda waiting to see if Jeremy is going to be able to make it or not with his sous vide brisket. I've tried both and his is better. Also will bring my sweet and sour coleslaw to go with the pulled pork. Could also go as a side for Friday dinner if needed as I'll have plenty. Still bringing steamer pot and corn on the cob. And of course my twisted version of Dutches wicked beans for dinner Saturday.
Steve... You MUST defend your title.

 

[orlandosmoking]

Kyle and Randy both want in on the rib competition. You all better bring it!!!!!

 

[JckDanls 07]

Ruh Rohhhh ... I'm backing out... skeeeeerd

 

[Rings Я Us]

Woo hoo!! Some more swag from Jeff!

Nice for gifts..

You need to try and get one signed next time. LOL Wouldn't that be Swaggatastical?
:cool:

 

[Rings Я Us]

I have some kind of BBQ book here.. Not sure who the Author is..Not much info about smoking or low and slow stuff in it.

 

[Rings Я Us]

I think I got this book at a garage sale or a used book store.

 

[orlandosmoking]

Ruh Rohhhh ... I'm backing out... skeeeeerd

Me too. I just wanted to give everybody a heads up.

Just here stirring the pot, getting people fired up. It's working, got two more victims, err I mean competitors.