Weekend Party

CTMike

Expecting 100+ people tomorrow for a get together of friends and family. I am providing brisket, pulled pork, ribs, burgers/dogs, cole slaw, and baked beans. Guests are asked to bring a side and whatever they want to drink.

Getting things started by defrosting 30# of SRF Gold brisket I bought in the BOGO sale last fall.

JohnnyTarheel

Show off!!!!

SciAggie

That's awesome. I hope to be able to entertain a crowd at some point. 

CTMike

Any ideas on how to serve the Wagyu to those that would appreciate it, and the Walmart brisket to those that can't tell the difference without offending anyone?

slovelad

CTMike said:

Any ideas on how to serve the Wagyu to those that would appreciate it, and the Walmart brisket to those that can't tell the difference without offending anyone?

Just switch the labels around on them, and tell only those you know will enjoy it to go for the "basic" brisket instead of that Walmart "wagyu"

GrillSgt

Good luck. Hope you get to enjoy the company.

hoosier_egger

I'm sorry, I didn't catch your address?   

CTMike

Anyone who is local to Southeastern CT send me a PM if you can make it tomorrow and I will give you my address. 

Just need to being some lawn chairs, a side dish, and whatever you want to drink. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

dude- you are an animal.

lkapigian

CTMike said:

Any ideas on how to serve the Wagyu to those that would appreciate it, and the Walmart brisket to those that can't tell the difference without offending anyone?

Guy like you should be able to make them come out the same!

CTMike

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

dude- you are an animal.

Thanks. I figure it is good practice for getting the logistics down for bigger cooks. I have a 50th anniversary party for at least 50 people and a party for 100 people both coming up in August. Since those are paid gigs I have to nail those cooks. 

lousubcap

You will create a whole new group of brisket lovers with those SRF's.  The post banquet sticker shock shopping may alter their enthusiasm down the road.
Have fun with the cook and party.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

tip off those close to you to hold back, have a few beers and nibble on other stuff and let the interlopers eat first. Throw a few WM briskets out and be a good host. Hand out plates to people you don't know and say "so glad you could come, please go right ahead". Have your friends insist that people they don't know go first. Tell them to dig in and have all they like. They will line up at the trough, tell you how great it was and go back for more. When they are full of 2 loads of wally world brisket discreetly cut up one of the SRF for the "stragglers".

People will be astonished at your generous hospitality and will have the best bbq they have likely ever eaten. They don't have to know anything else.  

DoubleEgger

You are a glutton for punishment. Lol

CTMike

Just finished prepping 14 racks of baby backs, 4 briskets, 8 butts, and a whole pork tenderloin. My 7 y/o grandson open the refrigerator door for me so I could load in the last brisket and he said "whoa."

First picture is one of the SRF Golds.






Still have ABT's, and beans to prep for tomorrow. 

da87

@CTMike I think I need to move to CT if you're going to be doing this frequently!  Two incredible cooks in a row!

Biggreenpharmacist

Geez..........I aint cookin this weekend. I'd just feel inadequate. 

CTMike

8 butts and the two Wally World briskets on. The SRF goodness will go on in a couple hours as those hit the finish line much faster than a normal brisket. 

Eggdicted_Dawgfan

All I can think to say is WOW!!  Lucky guests.

JohnInCarolina

CTMike said:

Any ideas on how to serve the Wagyu to those that would appreciate it, and the Walmart brisket to those that can't tell the difference without offending anyone?

First world problems Mike!  Good luck with all of this buddy, I'm sure it'll be awesome.

WeberWho

And I was excited to do one brisket on the offset tomorrow!

Can't wait to see your results!

thetrim

Looking forward to seeing the progress!  Looking good so far!