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Advice needed re eggfest logistics

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Daddyshack
Daddyshack Posts: 179
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Going to first eggfest.  One thing I’m making is pork burnt ends.  Set up starts at 9. It’s an hour from my house.  Doors open at 11.  Event ends at 3.  I don’t think I have time to do the entire cook there so I want to smoke at home then put in foil pan, etc at event. Here’s my question-should I smoke at home the night before and refrigerate,  or smoke early morning then put in foil pan and transport to event (but by the time the grill gets going it might be two hours in the pan)?

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    I’d smoke the night before and refrigerate.  That should work just fine and give you peace of mind heading into the event.  You’ll be busy enough the morning of packing up and making sure you have everything.  Good luck!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,844
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    Yep.  @JohnInCarolina is wise.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    I agree with JIC.
    Two rules for EggFest:
    1. Do everything you can at home!
    2. Have a great time and enjoy the day!
    PS. Bring a lot of cooking stuff in case @caliking shows up!!  =)
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    You need to ride in there the morning of, and put the ol number 6 on them.

    https://youtu.be/SkQ8_Xr_zVY
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Kent8621
    Kent8621 Posts: 843
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    where is the eggfest?

    2 Large Eggs - Raleigh, NC

    Boiler Up!!

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    Hotch said:
    I agree with JIC.
    Two rules for EggFest:
    1. Do everything you can at home!
    2. Have a great time and enjoy the day!
    PS. Bring a lot of cooking stuff in case @caliking shows up!!  =)
    Not to mention an empty stomach if @caliking shows up to cook!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,844
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    Hotch said:
    I agree with JIC.
    Two rules for EggFest:
    1. Do everything you can at home!
    2. Have a great time and enjoy the day!
    PS. Bring a lot of cooking stuff in case @caliking shows up!!  =)
    Not to mention an empty stomach if @caliking shows up to cook!
    And a lot of patience.  His stuff is so complicated that it's rarely ready before the end of the fest.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
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    APL of an Eggfest?
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    Foghorn said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Hotch said:
    I agree with JIC.
    Two rules for EggFest:
    1. Do everything you can at home!
    2. Have a great time and enjoy the day!
    PS. Bring a lot of cooking stuff in case @caliking shows up!!  =)
    Not to mention an empty stomach if @caliking shows up to cook!
    And a lot of patience.  His stuff is so complicated that it's rarely ready before the end of the fest.
    Oooh boy!  Shots fired!  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Hotch said:
    I agree with JIC.
    Two rules for EggFest:
    1. Do everything you can at home!
    2. Have a great time and enjoy the day!
    PS. Bring a lot of cooking stuff in case @caliking shows up!!  =)
    3. Set up as close to @Hotch as you can. He will have what you need. And you can leave most of your gear at home :smi:smile:

    Most importantly, proximity gives you dibs on everything he cranks out!

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    @Daddyshack - make a simple sign with details of your cook, ingredients, etc. Folks want to know what they're eating, and you will get tired of telling people about it after the 30th time.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Foghorn said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Hotch said:
    I agree with JIC.
    Two rules for EggFest:
    1. Do everything you can at home!
    2. Have a great time and enjoy the day!
    PS. Bring a lot of cooking stuff in case @caliking shows up!!  =)
    Not to mention an empty stomach if @caliking shows up to cook!
    And a lot of patience.  His stuff is so complicated that it's rarely ready before the end of the fest.







    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    caliking said:
    Foghorn said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Hotch said:
    I agree with JIC.
    Two rules for EggFest:
    1. Do everything you can at home!
    2. Have a great time and enjoy the day!
    PS. Bring a lot of cooking stuff in case @caliking shows up!!  =)
    Not to mention an empty stomach if @caliking shows up to cook!
    And a lot of patience.  His stuff is so complicated that it's rarely ready before the end of the fest.






    Still the best food I’ve ever had at an EggFest man.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • johnnyp
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    caliking said:

    Still the best food I’ve ever had at an EggFest man.
    Details on the cook? What was it? 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Daddyshack
    Daddyshack Posts: 179
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    Thank you all.  We will be in Pittsburgh PA
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
    edited September 2018
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    Make sure you pack foil pans, paper towels, and trash bags besides whatever else you need for your cook. 

    Also, plan to get there as soon as they open for the cooks. The time before the gates open has its own charm. Getting to know the other eggheads, downing your breakfast beers,  etc

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    johnnyp said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    caliking said:

    Still the best food I’ve ever had at an EggFest man.
    Details on the cook? What was it? 
    Kolkata- style kathi  rolls. Tandoori chix, chutney/sauce, onions wrapped in a flaky flatbread (parantha) which has been first bonded to an omelet. 

    You need an eggbuddy like @20stone to instigate and execute  this cook. And to make the tandoori chix :)

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
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    caliking said:
    johnnyp said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    caliking said:

    Still the best food I’ve ever had at an EggFest man.
    Details on the cook? What was it? 
    Kolkata- style kathi  rolls. Tandoori chix, chutney/sauce, onions wrapped in a flaky flatbread (parantha) which has been first bonded to an omelet. 

    You need an eggbuddy like @20stone to instigate and execute  this cook. And to make the tandoori chix :)
    @johnnyp it's a burrito. He tried to do the same thing at Butt Blast claiming that his country invented the Awesome Blossom from Outback, too. Don't buy in to his marketing scheme. 

    @Daddyshack good luck! Just bring a pocketful of nitrile gloves and plenty of liquid and you'll be fine!

    What are you cooking? 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    johnnyp said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    caliking said:

    Still the best food I’ve ever had at an EggFest man.
    Details on the cook? What was it? 
    I have a pic here somewhere:


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Killit_and_Grillit said:
    @johnnyp it's a burrito. He tried to do the same thing at Butt Blast claiming that his country invented the Awesome Blossom from Outback, too. Don't buy in to his marketing scheme. 

    @Daddyshack good luck! Just bring a pocketful of nitrile gloves and plenty of liquid and you'll be fine!

    What are you cooking? 
    My peeps invented a lot of things before Outback did :smiley:

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
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    @Daddyshack - just remembered another one. 

    Figure out a way to elevate your work table. Depending on what the legs of your table(s) are like, either cut lengths of PVC pipe and slip em on the feet of the table, or get bed risers  from places like Bed Bath & Beyond. Just be careful about bumping the table if you use the bed risers.

    Makes a BIG difference , and your back will thank you later.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Daddyshack
    Daddyshack Posts: 179
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    I am cooking a few things: pastrami, pork burnt ends with korean bbq glaze, potato chips, and bourbon (figure the booze will get me the most eggcelent ribbon...)
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