My son is on leave!


 
~Mark~

~Mark~

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Tomorrow my boy will be home for a quick stop before his ship is deployed to god knows where, and we are having a big family gathering.
Here's what's planned.
2-4lb pork butts going on the WSM at about 9:00AM to come off by or about 6:30PM
2 3 1/2lb yard birds beer can style on the Performer. They'll go on at about 4:00PM
20 County Fair Sausages cooked both on the gasser and the Performer. I'll have this started at about 4:00 also.

I'm going to brine the birds in salt, cider, and cracked black pepper.
The butts are going to get a simple mustered and dry rub coating tonight before bed, then another shot of rub before they go on.
The County Fair Sausages are Sausage links cooked till done on the Gasser, then transferred to a pan that has sauteed onions and green peppers, minced garlic, 2 cans of tomato puree, and a 12Oz Yuengling Black and Tan. This is aloud to bubble for about 2 hours on the top rack of my Performer to soak in the apple smoke I'm using.
Lastly I'm using KC Masterpiece juiced up with my Apple Pie drink for a smooth tasting BBQ sauce.

I'm thinking we're going to have about 25 people, so I think I have enough.
This will be my second smoke with the WSM. I'm hoping I don't screw this up.
 
Mark....sounds like an amazing cook and an amazing day. You will be the 2nd favorite man at the party, of course the most favorite man will be your son. Thank your son and your family for his service.
 
Thanks guys.
Yes, there's going to be enough sides to feed his whole ship. Cheesy Potatoes, Spinach Salad, Calico Beans, and what else is brought by the family.

I am very proud of him. He's 3rd generation military, and second generation sailor.
 
Hats off from this vet to your boy! We are all proud of him but I'm sure you are 10x more proud. Have a great visit!
 
Well I have to apologize for no pictures of yesterdays grill fest, but a lot of Apple Pie was put down, and I forgot.
We smoked 2 Boston Butts, 2 beer can chickens, 20 sausages with peppers and onions, and a pack of hot dogs.
I had all my grills running. It was a serious testosterone day.
I even spent an hour sharpening my good knives.
Zach and I sat and drank Apple Pie until we couldn't walk straight, but the food came off perfect, and a good time was had by all.
 
Mark...if you're working this much grill....no one would have time for pictures. Glad that you enjoyed your time with your boy.
 
Believe me when I tell you he will go back and tell this story with a bunch of buds sitting around at the waterin hole. You created a great memory there.
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Oh you got that one right. He's going to be talking about how he tried to keep up with his old man, and how much of a bad idea it was to try and out drink a SNIPE. LOL

Mark...if you're working this much grill....no one would have time for pictures. Glad that you enjoyed your time with your boy
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The smokin' part was easy, we just sat around the bullet and drank apple pie. It didn't get interesting until it was time to get everything else on. Yard Birds, and County Fair Sausages take the same amount of time, and it did get a bit crazy with all four grills finishing at the same time. It was a thing of beauty.
Seriously there's going to be songs written about this day.
 
Mark- great cook including the adult refreshments ... Please thank your son & family for their service & patriotism!
 
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