Mrs and MIL are flying out to Tacoma to visit family tomorrow, so we did the '4th' a day early..
Busy day and cruddy pics, sorry.
Rewind... Patio 'Q' setup and Head Country Treeted Goya turkey.
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Bratwurst prep... With an Irish spin. And a healthy shot of Goya Adobo. (took 2 bottles to get them all submerged)
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Hydration is key..
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Rib reheat on the Traeger. (lots o' spritzing)
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Various cell phone action shots..
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Brisket and pulled pork - demolished!
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Hal's Cajun BBQ shrimp.
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Guinness/Goya Soaked Traeger Smoked Brats.
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Ribs.
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Hal's awesome improv slaw. This is a keeper.
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'Express' care package delivery for a coworker of mine - he is spending the Holiday weekend (actually most nights and weekends) finishing a house by himself.
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I'll just HAVE to stop by when I'm in your vicinity ;D
Good Golly Miss Molly!
You're sure Lookin' Fine!
What a feast!
Squirt,
Looks like a good time with great food!
Deb
Nicely done!
And the best thing was that we were able to send 90% of the leftovers home with everyone..
That leaves me smoked turkey, couple of side salads, a small potato dish and a quart of Hal's slaw.
... and a big bag of frozen shrimp and Cajun BBQ braise concoction... Stay tuned for that one. ;)
Looks like everyone had their fill Squirt. The Patio-Q area is really coming around. Think we should have made it bigger?
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on July 04, 2010, 07:24:52 AM
Looks like everyone had their fill Squirt. The Patio-Q area is really coming around. Think we should have made it bigger?
Next up is a roof for it... We'll see what the budget looks like this fall.
Wasn't expecting the Traeger when I built it. (kinda thought I would find a gently used Egg or Bubba Keg) I'll jiggle the big rocks around a bit to get them to fit better.
It did the trick!
I was using the OBS as a warming oven... Didn't get a pic of it full of foil pans.
I'm still stuffed... ;D
Thanks again!
Care package was delivered safely (and enthusiastically received!)
I think you should add an archway to the Q patio with a little sign on top that says "Heaven". St. Peter could be handing out beers to everyone that enters! ;D
After a short 5 hours of sleep, we were up again early for Church, then a blast to St Louis to drop them at the airport to catch a flight to Portland. (via LAX)
I was (finally) hungry, so I rolled into Steak & Shake for lunch. No more cooking for me this weekend! ;D
Ran into Cabela's for a bit... Picked up a big bottle of "Maple Jalapeno" seasoning. Curious to try it out on something.
Has anyone had it before?
Quote from: StickyDan on July 04, 2010, 11:19:27 AM
I think you should add an archway to the Q patio with a little sign on top that says "Heaven". St. Peter could be handing out beers to everyone that enters! ;D
Great idea!
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 04, 2010, 07:44:58 AM
I was using the OBS as a warming oven... Didn't get a pic of it full of foil pans.
Everything looks so good Squirt! And using the OBS as a warming oven is an idea to file away for future reference. Thanks!
Quote from: TestRocket on July 04, 2010, 04:58:04 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 04, 2010, 07:44:58 AM
I was using the OBS as a warming oven... Didn't get a pic of it full of foil pans.
Everything looks so good Squirt! And using the OBS as a warming oven is an idea to file away for future reference. Thanks!
Thanks! I wanted to get better pictures, but was too busy. (and kept misplacing the camera)
A half sized steam table pan (foiled) fits nicely on each rack. I set the PID to 130° to keep everything hot but not 'cooking'.
Burgers
Cubed turkey
Chicken
Brats
We've got friends with a little boy w/ some serious food allergies, so I have to be a bit careful about touching meats.
On the plus side for him, he had some ribs and loved them, and my CT + Memphis rub combo has been deemed "safe for Dom". Woo Hoo! No more 'grilling' nasty turkey hotdogs for him... He got a pile of ribs to eat with his semi-plain BS chicken breasts for lunch this week.
Hmmm... He got a pile of ribs, and I just found a package of his hotdogs in the fridge. I guess that is our trade. ;D
A turkey dog wrapped in turkey bacon smoked in the Bradley is kinda good!
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 04, 2010, 05:08:33 PM
On the plus side for him, he had some ribs and loved them, and my CT + Memphis rub combo has been deemed "safe for Dom". Woo Hoo! No more 'grilling' nasty turkey hotdogs for him... He got a pile of ribs to eat with his semi-plain BS chicken breasts for lunch this week.
Great for Dom!
Quote from: FLBentRider on July 05, 2010, 03:08:54 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 04, 2010, 05:08:33 PM
On the plus side for him, he had some ribs and loved them, and my CT + Memphis rub combo has been deemed "safe for Dom". Woo Hoo! No more 'grilling' nasty turkey hotdogs for him... He got a pile of ribs to eat with his semi-plain BS chicken breasts for lunch this week.
Great for Dom!
Yeah, no kidding! Every year he gets plain turkey dogs (I have to wipe off the section of the grill I cook them on, as he is allergic to beef), and he eats them cut up - dry - on a paper plate with a plastic fork. Boooorrrrr-ing.
This year he went 'cave man' with them rib bones. "Interactive Food"
I just got an email from him mom thanking us for the rack of ribs/brats we sent home with them... I told her my smokers are for rent every weekend. She provide the ribs/whatever, and I'll do the rest for $1/hr. (cover the pellet/puck costs)
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 05, 2010, 07:17:58 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on July 05, 2010, 03:08:54 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 04, 2010, 05:08:33 PM
On the plus side for him, he had some ribs and loved them, and my CT + Memphis rub combo has been deemed "safe for Dom". Woo Hoo! No more 'grilling' nasty turkey hotdogs for him... He got a pile of ribs to eat with his semi-plain BS chicken breasts for lunch this week.
Great for Dom!
Yeah, no kidding! Every year he gets plain turkey dogs (I have to wipe off the section of the grill I cook them on, as he is allergic to beef), and he eats them cut up - dry - on a paper plate with a plastic fork. Boooorrrrr-ing.
This year he went 'cave man' with them rib bones. "Interactive Food"
I just got an email from him mom thanking us for the rack of ribs/brats we sent home with them... I told her my smokers are for rent every weekend. She provide the ribs/whatever, and I'll do the rest for $1/hr. (cover the pellet/puck costs)
You're a good man, STC!
Quote from: FLBentRider on July 05, 2010, 07:51:03 AM
You're a good man, STC!
Ribs might sound expensive to them, but I just looked at the price tag on that package of fake hotdogs... :o
He can eat some real food for that kind of money.