Planning First QVQ Cook for Work Picnic

[fzxdoc]

I'm loving this topic...

K.

[STEbbq]

Smoked and into the bath

[STEbbq]

Yeah, I'd like to get one eventually but waiting for a situation where it becomes a need. And, I have an opportunity to upgrade the brand.

[Polarbear777]

Not that you need it now but for long term storage good vacuum sealed stuff easily lasts 2x longer in the freezer than stuff in freezer bags.

[STEbbq]

I actually managed to get all of my meat in freezer bags after I trimmed it so I will return it shortly. Not sure why it was so difficult the first time but trimming off the fat cap must have been just that inch or so of clearance.

[Polarbear777]

I do a ton of vacuum sealing. When you are prepping or putting away 12-20 lbs of food, having multiple failures in a row is no fun.

[rickgregory]

I think the Foodsavers are generally OK for light, occasional use. I have a Nesco in that same price range and it's fine. If I did a lot of vacuum sealing or did a lot at once I'd want something better but there's kind of a gap in the market between $150 and like $450.

[STEbbq]

Kathryn also got a bunch returned under the warranty so I guess I have options there too.

[STEbbq]

Picnic is this weekend so I didn't really have time to shop around too much and Walmart and Costco only carry Foodsaver. I got the kit with the bags and rolls and stuff so it seems like a pretty good deal.

[shify]

Def take advantage of Costco return policy if needed. I don’t love my foodsaver but my first one didn’t crap out for a few years and about 2 yrs into my second one with no issues

[STEbbq]

Also ended up grabbing the $100 Foodsaver deal out of Costco once I realized my pork butts would not fit in 1 gallon freezer bags.

So, between the delivery bag, chafing dish, heating pad, Foodsaver, and Rubbermaid sous vide container, this is an expensive picnic.

It is also possibly the greatest idea ever to get a bunch of new sous vide tools. Sweet.

I realize the Foodsaver reviews here are kinda mediocre, but if I use it enough for it to break, then I will upgrade. Also, Costco could very well take it back if it fails.

[STEbbq]

Thanks Potkettleblack .

The plan is to do the final Q on the day of service in the morning/early afternoon, drive it over in a cambro, and shred for service. I will bring along some charcoal in case I have the ability to heat onsite. I will see if I can learn anything more about the grill there so maybe I could drive over early to finish.

I ordered a Cambro GoBag insulated pizza delivery box, a Choice disposable chafer kit with fuel etc, and a micropore heat pad(8" x 12") from https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ , so I think I am all set.

[Potkettleblack]

The way I would do this cook, is to prep the pork butt the whole way, QVQ or traditional, vac seal it hot, shock it down, fridge it. Day of service, reheat SV to 145-150, crack the bag, pull, and serve. That's how I do them for work, but I'm reheating and serving in an office. No Vac Seal, no problem. Big Ziplock, archimedes method of vac seal should be sufficient. No electric on site, and no way to do it on your car battery... then we have issues... nothing insurmountable though...

If I didn't have a way of reheating on site, I'd either do the finishing Q at home ahead of the trip, and then faux cambro the intact butt all the way to the park, then shred on site for service. If I didn't have the ability to do the Q on the day of service, I'd still bag and reheat, probably with SV, faux cambro for transit, and pull on site.

For me, the best pulled pork is freshly pulled, and the best brisket is freshly sliced.

[STEbbq]

Or this

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-insulated-food-delivery-bag-pan-carrier-with-microcore-thermal-hot-or-cold-pack-kit-black-nylon-23-x-13-x-15/124FCAHTCLBK.html

[STEbbq]

Yeah, I ran across these and was thinking about them to your point.

Vesture 7" X 10" Microcore Replacement Hot Red Pack for Microwave Heating - Durable and Stays Hot for Several Hours https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001B16Z0G/