We’re half way through…

[Washblue]

We’re half way through the cook…
Butts, lard and pork belly on Friday…
Stew & ribs Saturday morning…
Family reunion starts at 2!
Cousins must mail DNA proof to be eligible for this year’s gathering…

[klflowers]

I have the proof I just don't have it on me. Well, I do have the DNA, just not the test results. The dog I almost used to have ate them Anyways see you at 2...

[Washblue]

LOL! See you then!

[Richard Chrz]

Looks fantastic, great pit set up.

[Jerod Broussard]

****calling 23andme to pull some "strands"

[Richard Chrz]

Could you get me a few while you re at it.. I’d appreciate it, and thank you,

[Jerod Broussard]

Richard Chrz trust me, you don't want to get involved. I get weekly emails with new blood relatives, it's like a wannabe inbred dating service.

[Sid P]

If you inherited money from a Nigerian prince, we’re cousins. See ya at 2:00 sharp!

[Washblue]

Sid P LMBO… We can FaceTime him when you get here! He’s only 5 hours ahead of us!

[Washblue]

Folks, these butts went 6 hours in pear and hickory smoke and we never touched them until they went in a foil pan for the remaining 3 hours… Only SPG to start and 203° to finish… definitely a fall apart, no sauce necessary roasting!

[Panhead John]

Pics! We need pics please….

[Washblue]

I’ve added a couple in the original post… Panhead John …
If tomorrow’s cook is as good as today’s… we’ll get good reviews…

[Panhead John]

I’m on the way…..cuz.

[DaveD]

Dang! Looks like I need to get the Gene Genie on the job so I can qualify for some of that...!

[Northern lights smoke]

Well, they sure won't be going home hungry. It all looks fantastic!

[Washblue]

We’ve already tested the dessert…
My grandmother’s recipe Pound Cake with a coating of PepperMash Butter… and topped with a generous helping of PepperMash Strawberry Jam!
PepperMash is an awesome hot pepper relish I make… Don’t pay me any mind…

[klflowers]

Where the <^%=/_%%/ is the pepper jam recipe couz???

[MsTwiggy]

Outstanding! Are those wireless thermometers you used? I want some PepperMash so I can start slathering it on shortcake 🍓🍓🍓🔥🔥🔥💯❤️🐿

[Washblue]

MsTwiggy … Those are nephew Ben’s Meater probes… this was my first experience with them…. Seemed to work ok…. When we put the butts in the foil pans, we removed the probes and reinserted through the foil covers, so they could keep the Wi-Fi connection…

[DaveD]

I've got one of those Meater+ wireless probes, and I love it. It's not like a radio frequency monitor's range, much shorter, but if you lose connection you need only get close by for a moment for it to reconnect, and you don't lose data because the probe stores it internally, it all catches up. Satisfied customer for sure.

[holehogg]

Will make a plan on the the DNA hurdle but flight arrangements are not paning out. Sure looks like a fun feast forthcoming.

[Washblue]

holehogg …. I’ve already announced I’m gonna be sleeping all next week…

[rlozinak]

They Look good and I like the pit setup.

[Washblue]

Thanks rlozinak … we’re very pleased with the pit…

[hoovarmin]

Let's have that Pepper Mash recipe, please!!!

[58limited]

That looks wonderful! See you at 2pm, Uncle Wash. (Nephews don't need DNA tests, right?)

[Mister C]

Cousins must mail DNA proof to be eligible for this year’s gathering…

With a spread as amazing as that, I'm sure 23 and Me can connect us somehow... cuz.