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Help planning a BBQ-4th of July
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Kidsaplenty
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Stephanie
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Help planning a BBQ-4th of July
My Dad has this tradition of having a huge 4th of July party/BBQ every year. He invites everyone he's ever known, and it lasts from about 2 pm-10pm (so lunch plus dinner are usally provided). He had heart surgery today so I doubt he'll be up for the work required and I'm going to help do it.
I need help planning this thing. Most of the stuff he usually does is too involved (chicken shrimp and steak kabobs, etc.)
So this was my plan and I need critique of my menu so far. I was planning on doing separate meals for lunch or dinner. He has a smoker and a grill, so I was thinking of doing meats that can be shredded in the smoker the day before, seasoning w/whatever sauce, and serving in trays w/rolls.
There are a few close friiends that are bringing extra sides and are covering all dessert, but I'm not sure what they're bringing yet.
Lunch:
Burgers
Hot dogs
Grilled chicken
Macaroni and cheese
Pasta salad
Roasted corn
Dinner:
Brisket
Pulled pork
Shrimp kabobs
Ribs
Pasta salad
Macaroni salad
Mac+cheese
Bruschetta salad
Grilled veggies
Roasted corn
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Posted 6/19/13 8:22 PM  |
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JDubs
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Re: Help planning a BBQ-4th of July
looks good to me! hope your dad has a speedy recovery.
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| Posted 6/20/13 8:53 AM |
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mrsdukes
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Liz
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Re: Help planning a BBQ-4th of July
Looks like a great menu! Only thing I might add is some kind of chicken/poultry for dinner for the non beef/pork eaters. Maybe chicken wings? Prayers for a speedy recovery for your dad.
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| Posted 6/21/13 1:56 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Help planning a BBQ-4th of July
Sounds great!
I think the only thing I would change is on the dinner menu, I feel like you don't need both mac and cheese AND macaroni salad. Especially since you are having a pasta salad.
Maybe swap the mac salad for coleslaw?
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| Posted 6/21/13 2:20 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
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Member since 2/06 5971 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Help planning a BBQ-4th of July
Posted by NervousNell
Sounds great!
I think the only thing I would change is on the dinner menu, I feel like you don't need both mac and cheese AND macaroni salad. Especially since you are having a pasta salad.
Maybe swap the mac salad for coleslaw?
Oh good idea! Then people can put coleslaw on their pulled pork. I was thinking maybe cornbread too?
I am adding a buffalo chicken burger and chicken ranch burgers to the dinner menu for the non-meat eaters (thanks for the suggestion!)
Thanks to everyone who wished for a speedy recovery. He looks good so far!
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| Posted 6/21/13 6:54 PM |
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