What should I smoke?

[watermelonslim]

So I have some family from out of town visiting. We will be having a dinner at my house on Friday. It will be around 12 people.

The weather should be...
Thursday: Rain/snow, high 33, low 22, wind 7-11 mph, 30% precip.
Friday: Partly cloudy, high 35, low 26, wind 5-6 mph, 20% precip.

I will be using chargriller with side firebox, controlled by my stoker. I will seal the chargriller with heavy duty foil, and wrap it with welding blankets. That should make this possible in the cold. I did 2 turkeys on thanksgiving in below zero temperatures. I have a covered patio so I'm not worried about the rain/snow either.

What should I smoke?

 

[lookwow]

A few butts are alwasy nice to do when you might have temp problems and also taste great.

 

[rbranstner]

Butts, ribs, ABT's, chickens, beans are all good things to smoke.

 

[SmokinAl]

I'm thinking ribs, abt's, beans, & coleslaw. That way you don't have to worry when it will be done. You can have a pretty good estimate when dinner will be ready. You can serve the abt's a couple of hours before the ribs will be done for an appetizer. 

 

[smokinstevo27]

Yep yep! Or if you wanted to go cheaper than ribs you can do some whole chickens. At higher temps like 275 to 325 they only take a few hours usually. I just made the best chicken salad I've ever tasted this past weekend for my wedding. Everything is better smoked. Good luck boss.
 

I'm thinking ribs, abt's, beans, & coleslaw. That way you don't have to worry when it will be done. You can have a pretty good estimate when dinner will be ready. You can serve the abt's a couple of hours before the ribs will be done for an appetizer.