Brian wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> So this summer has been my summer of learning BBQ. I have had a TON of
> success and only a few blunders. In a few weeks, I am having a party,
> where I will showcase what I have learned. I am cooking with an offset
> smoker.
>
> As of right now, I have gotten the RSVPs for at least 30 people, but I
> expect at least 40 to be there. How much meat should I cook?
>
> I was planning on cooking a full brisket and a full pork shoulder. Do
> you think this is enough? I might fire up my Webber and do some chicken
> legs for pulled chicken as well. I have a corny keg of red beer from
> the local brewery on order.
>
> Do you think this is enough? How much would you cook for 40 people? At
> what point would you add another hunk of meat? 50 people? 55 people?
>
> I was thinking about cooking some ribs just for a snack, though I really
> want to stick to the cheaper meats (my butcher sells me briskets for $20)
>
> Finally, there will be a few vegetarians there. Can you think of any
> veggies that barbecue well? (no need to snicker!) I heard about using
> a hard squash and throwing it in the smoker... thought that might be fun.
>
> Any thoughts are appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>

Nope. Not enough beer! Corn on the cob will help reduce the meat
consumption a bit. Throw it on the Weber, after you properly prepare
it, if you have room.

Dan