Let's Talk BBQ
General => General Discussion & Topics => Member Gatherings and Road Trips => Topic started by: TentHunteR on August 25, 2014, 01:19:54 PM
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Marching Band/Band Camp has been in full swing for the past month, and we ended the last day of band camp, this past Thursday, with the annual Marching Band cookout.
Pulled pork & fixin's for 140 kids & staff.
We started the day before by prepping two whole pork shoulders, three pans of Sour Cream & Onion Mashed potatoes topped with bacon & cheese (30+ lbs), three pans of Mac & Cheese, one pan of Baked Apple Beans, a double batch of homemade BBQ Sauce, and 10 gallons of homemade lemonade. We also got some chicken legs to smoke for those who don't eat pork.
Thursday morning my young helper, Matt, and I were down at the high school before the crack of dawn to get the pork shoulders going on the MAK. As soon as there was enough light, I snapped a couple pics and we finished setting up the other cookers.
Sorry - crappy cell phone pics only.
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I'm glad my daughter showed up to help, so she could snap a few pics.
One of the whole shoulders getting foiled.
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The kids lined up - better get some food out!
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Here's my helper Matt (green shirt), my friend Jeff (blue shirt - who also showed up to help), and me (sitting & pulling pork) getting food out as quickly as we could. No final pic of the pork after it was pulled; the food was disappearing as fast as we could get it out!
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It was kind of bittersweet this year because my son (who's on the Drumline) is a senior, so this is his last year. But, we had the best turnout ever this year, and a great time!
The kids make it all worthwhile!
Cliff
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Looks like the kids are eating really good.
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That is great and everything looks outstanding. Nice job Cliff
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Cliff way to go getting all those hungry kids fed ;)
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Looks like you did up some great food for the kids Cliff!!! Nice cooking!!! Don
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Always fun to help out Cliff and we know you enjoy doing it ;D
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What a nice meal for your band kids Cliff! Great job and I bet they were very appreciative of all the hard work! ;D
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I know the kids loved the food and had a great time.
Wished I could do more of these type cooks here at home
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Great looking food and an incredible event! Nice job - that's a lot of hungry kiddos!
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What a great treat - way to go and great for the kids!
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I'm sure the kids enjoyed the great food you provided it all looks good. ;)
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Looks great. Got a recipe for those taters?
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Good Job Cliff!
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Way to go, Cliff. Some of those kids don't realize that they have the "Master" cooking for them.
Art
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Awesome job Cliff! I'd eat anything you cook anytime!
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Looks great. Got a recipe for those taters?
This will make a 3 1/2 lb family-sized batch:
Topping:
- 5 to 6 slices bacon, fried drained & crumbled or cut into bits.
- 6 to 8 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Mashed potatoes:
- 2 1/2 lbs potatoes - washed & cut, but not peeled (it's rustic BBQ food, leave the skins on).
- 2 Quarts Water + 2 TBS salt
In a large pan, bring the water to a boil, add the salt, potatoes and cook until very tender. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup of the potato water.
Return the potatoes to the pan and add:
- 2 TBS Butter (1/4 stick)
- 8 oz. Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- The reserved potato water (1/2 cup)
Mash together until everything is incorporated. Transfer to a baking dish, top with the cheddar and bacon bits, then bake in a 275° - 350° oven, or smoker/grill, until the cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.
I hope you enjoy!
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Well done Cliff.
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Good for you CLiff.. I'm sure the kids loved it!
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looks good cliff .