One bite BBQ

[kev211]

Fun little question for all you meat aficionados out there. My company is sponsoring a hole at an annual charity golf tournament benefiting the US Marines. Our theme is going to be Red, White and Brew (fitting, huh?). I have been tasked with providing the beer (I will be brewing a red ale, white ale and a blueberry IPA, also fitting) and providing the food. Seeing as how there is a tent at every hole we don't want to provide a meal, rather a one bite amuse bouche style app. Since there will be Marines playing i thought "lets not to the froufrou stuff, lets give them some smoked meat!" As such, I am looking for thoughts, ideas, etc on a one bite appetizer featuring bbq/smoked meat. So far my ideas have been...

- Mini cornbread muffins topped with smoked pork butt
- Tostitos "scoops" chip filled with Texas style beans and topped with smoked pork butt or a brisket chunk
- Pork belly burnt ends on a toothpick
- Smoked Jalapeno poppers (not in love with this one because they are a PITA to make that many and not everyone loves spicy)

Im really looking forward to this because A. its giving back to the men and women defending the US of A and B. I really want to beat out other tents and provide the best food/beer/experience.

Lets hear your ideas!

 

[VTX1300]

Smoked shotgun shells cut into bite size pieces.

 

[Oldskewl]

BBQ Shotgun Shells

https://www.meatchurch.com/blogs/recipes/smoked-shotgun-shells

 

[mac_1103]

Pig wings.

 

[AzOr]

Fun little question for all you meat aficionados out there. My company is sponsoring a hole at an annual charity golf tournament benefiting the US Marines. Our theme is going to be Red, White and Brew (fitting, huh?). I have been tasked with providing the beer (I will be brewing a red ale, white ale and a blueberry IPA, also fitting) and providing the food. Seeing as how there is a tent at every hole we don't want to provide a meal, rather a one bite amuse bouche style app. Since there will be Marines playing i thought "lets not to the froufrou stuff, lets give them some smoked meat!" As such, I am looking for thoughts, ideas, etc on a one bite appetizer featuring bbq/smoked meat. So far my ideas have been...

- Mini cornbread muffins topped with smoked pork butt
- Tostitos "scoops" chip filled with Texas style beans and topped with smoked pork butt or a brisket chunk
- Pork belly burnt ends on a toothpick
- Smoked Jalapeno poppers (not in love with this one because they are a PITA to make that many and not everyone loves spicy)

Im really looking forward to this because A. its giving back to the men and women defending the US of A and B. I really want to beat out other tents and provide the best food/beer/experience.

Lets hear your ideas!

This is a really good list. One other option may be brisket or pulled pork sliders on Hawaiian mini buns. Maybe throw some pickled red onion on top.

 

[Rish]

Cubes of burnt ends, individual pork spare ribs, smoked chicken drumettes, braised and smoked pork belly cubes, smoked boudin balls, smoked homemade sausage links, smoked turkey wings, grilled oysters (that might be a little tricky), smoked fish. Thank you for supporting our military and our country!

 

[MaxStout]

Some good Andouille sausage, cut into bite-size chunks.

 

[redrocker652002]

BBQ Shotgun Shells

https://www.meatchurch.com/blogs/recipes/smoked-shotgun-shells

Dang those look really good. I would go for something like that if they are not a pain and you have time to do them.

 

[hottpeper13]

For a nash I take sausage links and spin them into 3 links and grill'em, then separate, slice buns into 3rds and voila.

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

Another vote for smoked shotgun shells, love em.

 

[Closet Fermenter]

I was thinking homemade brats, cut into bite sized chunks on a toothpick. Could even throw in a hunk of cheese.

 

[kev211]

Wow! I was hoping to get one or two responses! You guys are awesome. FWIW, since I have til September Im inclined to try all of these for you know, educational purposes...

Since we have the most votes for the shotgun shells, might have to try making those this weekend when we have company over.

 

[VTX1300]

Definitely check out the Meatchurch recipe, that is the one I use and it's a crowd pleaser. I make them as an appetizer for family gatherings and they always go quickly.

 

[Oldskewl]

Wow! I was hoping to get one or two responses! You guys are awesome. FWIW, since I have til September Im inclined to try all of these for you know, educational purposes...

Since we have the most votes for the shotgun shells, might have to try making those this weekend when we have company over.

One key is to stuff the manicotti uncooked and let them sit for at least 4 hours(overnight works too). The noodle absorbs some of the moisture from the meats and softens. If you don't let them sit the noodle will be tough.

 

[kev211]

One key is to stuff the manicotti uncooked and let them sit for at least 4 hours(overnight works too). The noodle absorbs some of the moisture from the meats and softens. If you don't let them sit the noodle will be tough.

Ya, I saw that on the meat church recipe. I did see some other recipe online that suggested parboiling them for a minute or 2. I suppose that could work in a pinch, but I want to try the official method thats been perfected by meat church.

 

[InspectorJon]

Have your butcher cut pork ribs the long way so you end up with little short "mini ribs". Start with St. Louis style ribs and cut into 2 or three strips.

 

[Brewin’&Qin’]

Figs stuffed with blue cheese or almond slivers, or both, wrapped with bacon dusted with your favorite app purpose rub, smoked until bacon is done then light coating of bbq sauce. Always a hit.