Thursday, October 20, 2011

McIntosh Retirement Party

McIntosh Retirement Party

This party was to celebrate the retirement of Ralph from the water district. It was a perfect day with over 180 people expected, a live band, and Big Daddy Black BBQ! Can't get any better!

For this event we had the big smoker out to cook the large amount of chow. We also brought two small smokers for additional capacity and for snacks for the crew!

The location was great. We got to set up the prep area and chow line on concrete but got to stand on grass most of the day while cooking.



Corey taking a break after prepping tri-tip and salad dressings.



We smoked some bratwurst and summer sausage for snacks for the crew. Some of the guys who were early for the party got to join in testing the snacks. I think they were supposed to be helping set up but the incredible smells of smoked meat attracted them over for a try.



Time to get some meats on the smoker.



We smoked lots of tri-tip - the tri-tip was perfectly seasoned with Rooftop BBQ California Santa Maria Seasoning. This seasoning and the Rooftop recipe made these meats the talk of the evening.



We also smoked up chicken thighs. Notice the large chunks of sweet onions chopped up and placed in with the meats. This adds a spectacular aroma to the entire area and puts some of that sweetness into the meat. A perfect addition to any cook.



Ralph tried some of our Atomic Buffalo Turds at a BBQ Competition and made the special request. Request granted! We made over 40lbs of them for his guests. They literally flew off of the appetizer trays!



We set up the chow line with two types of cole slaw - vinegar based and buttermilk blue cheese based. We had smoked beans with a healthy dose of twice smoked bacon, chicken thighs, smoked mac & cheese, and a slicing station for the tri-tip. The guests watched their tri-tip sliced and onto their plates.




The tri-tip was incredible but the smoked mac & cheese got the rave reviews.




The live band came on right after dinner but people kept coming back for more. Another successful event.




Congratulations on your retirement Ralph! Thanks for having us!

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