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**Mosca** · July 2, 2019, 09:28 PM

The in-laws like it simple: burgers, dogs, mac salad, baked beans. Watermelon, iced tea. It’s one of those "who’s in the seats" occasions.

**mnavarre** · July 2, 2019, 10:47 PM

Getting started:

Just almost 5 pounds of Al Pastor. Cook that and the Carnitas tomorrow and all I need to cook on the 4th is the carne asada and crisp everything up. Easy-Peasy.

**Skip** · July 3, 2019, 04:59 AM

Chicken Thighs on PBC, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Salad, and Fruit. Happy 4th everyone.

**Craigar** · July 3, 2019, 06:33 AM

This year we're keeping it simple. Burgers, dogs, beans, probably a salad or three and the next iteration of my wife's cherry/blueberry combo "Patriot" pie.

**Donw** · July 3, 2019, 06:44 AM

I had actually just planned for hot dogs and potato salad for Kathy and I, but the phone started ringing and now we will have a full house through the weekend. So I’m cooking brisket, pulled pork and ribs on the 4th and everyone can eat the leftovers the rest of the weekend. With it in the 90’s I’m only cooking once this week and they can handle the reheating themselves.

However, I also want to make a pot of cowboy beans for everyone and need a good recipe. Can someone point me in the right direction for Texas style? texastweeter

**Dan Deter** · July 3, 2019, 06:46 AM

Burgers, grilled corn, ranch-style beans, and watermelon. Simple this year.

**jumbo7676** · July 3, 2019, 07:05 AM

Forecast here shows 50% chance of thunderstorms everyday from today all the way through Sunday. That's really throwing a wrench in my plans. The 4th will likely have to be kept simple, maybe some sausage and burgers on the Weber Spirit. Was planning to have some family/friends over Saturday and smoke some turkey breast on the Daniel Boone GMG while doing a roast on the Weber rotisserie (pork loin, leg of lamb, or whatever beef roast looks good at the store), but if the forecast holds I may have to call an audible and maybe do some Vortex chicken quarters instead since I don't want to use the GMG or rotisserie motor in potential heavy rain and wind.

$fracmeister$ · July 3, 2019, 08:47 AM

Costco had one prime brisket left. It was obvious why no one had picked it up. So I went to HEB and they had ONE prime brisket left so I bought it. $3.69/lb. Only attractive choice was the Wagyu but we are making tacos so no chance I am wasting Wagyu on that. all leftover ribs from yesterday are gone. Still have a few drumsticks but all the thighs are gone...not sure on the breasts because my daughter kept that batch in her fridge. Trimmed and dry brined the brisket last night. Putting in on about 6 pm since I have a 9:00 Am crowd to feed and it is a bit smaller than usual (11#)

**SavageSmoke** · July 3, 2019, 08:51 AM

Burgers and dogs for us.

**daveIT** · July 3, 2019, 10:45 AM

Smoking some Chex Mix with Crispy’s Mango Habanero Rub (from Grill Your Ass Off) sprinkled on at the moment. Starting the brisket later tonight...got a 14.29 lb Prime from Sam’s Club. I have no idea how many people are coming, but will have burgers and dogs for the late people...haha!

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