Labor Day Weekend Cooking

[CaptainMike]

We have friends RV'ing it in this weekend. Burgers and dogs Friday, tacos al pastor Saturday, whatever they make Sunday, and leftovers Monday. Her Loveliness is off for 4 days so that'll be nice.

[Troutman]

Just so Her Loveliness doesn't clear out your liquor cabinet, you're golden !!!!

[Bkhuna]

For the first time in several years, the wife and I are by ourselves with no dogs to care for. We're taking off on a three day ramble from central Florida through South Central Georgia, over to the coast where I will attempt to put a serious dent the the wild Georgia shrimp population.

[Bogy]

A granddaughter is turning 11 today. We are going to celebrate on Saturday, and for the third year she has requested we celebrate at our lake house. (We've had it for 3 of her birthdays). Wife and I are going over tonite, I have no idea what I'm cooking tomorrow night. Going to grab some things out of the freezer here to restock the freezer there. Saturday at noon the birthday girl wants her dad's spaghetti and meatballs. I'm going to do burgers Saturday night. I am taking Sunday off, and I had thought about doing the brisket I have in the freezer, but the kids and grandkids that are here in Iowa prefer pulled pork, the ones who are currently living in Washington prefer brisket, so I'll save that until October when they are here. The pulled pork will probably cover two meals on Sunday. What I do on Monday will depend on who is there. Saturday it will be my son and his wife and kids, plus our daughter in law's parents, a brother and his family, and possibly another sister or two. They are going to stay overnight on Saturday, but I don't know exactly who is leaving between Saturday and Monday. Yeah, I guess I better throw some more possibilities in the cooler to bring over, just in case.

[Bogy]

The supermarket just a couple blocks away from our lake house helpfully has pork butts for $1.79 a lb this weekend, so I picked up 4 of them, went home and put the two frozen ones back in the freezer. I'll smoke from 2 to 4 on Sunday, not sure yet, as mentioned, pulled pork is a good base for a lot of things. They also had spareribs for $1.99, so I took 2 racks of those as well. Might have to go back tomorrow and see what they have left.

[Troutman]

Bogy I hope you realize that was tongue in cheek. I’m sure the rest is well deserved. I’m glad you’re spending that time with your smoker!! What I’m waiting for is His promise of our future rest

[Bogy]

Troutman, I figured. Just giving you a hard time. I'm just glad I'm serving churches that are concerned about me.

[Richard Chrz]

Just trimmed 6 racks of baby backs, 1 rack of spares, and dino ribs for tomorrow. Supposed to rain all day, but I don’t care. It’s my birthday tomorrow, and super excited for this cook.

[RichieB]

Happy Birthday.

[Troutman]

Hey Happy B'Day bud !!!! Looks like rib-a-palooza for you !!!

[Mr. Bones]

Happy (belated) Birthday, Richard!

Happy (belated) Anniversary, CaptainMike !

[Jfrosty27]

An update:

I posted that the wifey is out of town until Sunday evening. So Monday is the day for dinner together. I remembered/found that I had two 20 oz lobster tails in the freezer! These are huge! I get them from Lobsteranywhere.com. About $75 each. Ugh. But the perfect thing for a major holiday. I will update on Monday. 👍

[Troutman]

Everything goes better with lobsta !!!!

[Joey877]

Family all LOVED the chicken. Once again forgot after photos. Had the Weber kettle thermometer pegged and threw on one piece of pecan. 30 minutes for the thighs, about 40 for the breasts. I love Labor Day weekend.

[radiodome21]

I made an IPA in my backyard so that took up today's, well day. I have a butt in the fridge that I'm going to do at some point. I'd do it now but I need to clean my smoker out, and I don't think the neighbors would like that too much. A little, perhaps, but I doubt it. Steaks will also be consumed. Or ribs. Or chicken. I love 3 day weekends.

[Rfhd69]

Wife is going to buy a large pork loin at Costco tomorrow. Plan on dry brining it and using the Yoder. We’ll see how it goes. Hope everyone has a great weekend! I’ll be drinking some good NW IPAs 👍

[Razor]

Pulled pork, and lots of it!

[jwaltz34]

did 4 racks of baby back ribs on saturday. sunday cook was a wagyu picanha.

[jwaltz34]

$ racks of baby backs on saturday.. Wagyu picanha on sunday. dogs and burgers today.

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

Ribs were finally affordable again at 3.20 lb (not even close where they were, but not 7.50 lb either), so got 2 racks on that should be done in the next 2ish hours.

[kjbarth]

Well, I had plans but those plans were squashed by Ida. Takeout since Weds. 5 Guys tonight! What a treat! Love 5 Guys fries.

[RichieB]

Did a Feltman hotdog stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon on hotdog bun. Done on Gasser. Yea no pictures so it didn't happen, oh hum. From M.H. recipes. Some fries too. Hope you all had a great weekend.

Oh Happy Rosh Hashanah and Happy New Year to all who celebrate.

[Bogy]

Happy Rosh Hashanah! If it's somebody's holiday, and they're celebrating, you have my best wishes!

[Jerod Broussard]

Fried fish at work tonight. Catfish with Louisiana Fish Fry, salad, mac 'n cheese, and banana pudding.

Parents came over for the weekend for annual sausage making. Boiled shrimp last hit the spot.