Beef. It's what's for dinner.

[Jeff Lebowski]

My wife grew up on a farm but doesn't eat much meat now. Go figure. But I have conditioned her to be able to enjoy medium or medium-rare on occasion.

[Non Sequitur]

Just watched a YouTube on the virtues of picanha. Before I go down the rabbit hole, is it a thing I should care about, and if it is, what should I know about it?

[MartyFunkhouser]

I made quesabirria tacos yesterday. Went with the Cooks Illustrated recipe. Really easy and delicious.

[Eddie]

Anyone ever shopped at Chef'Store? Apparently they've got brisket at $2.89/lb through Sunday. I'm being tempted to stop on my way home this afternoon and see what it looks like.

[Pelado]

Anyone ever shopped at Chef'Store? Apparently they've got brisket at $2.89/lb through Sunday. I'm being tempted to stop on my way home this afternoon and see what it looks like.

I think so. It's more of a restaurant/caterer supply store, right? I haven't bought any meat from them lately, but don't remember any problems from what I've purchased in the past.

[CJF]

Anyone ever shopped at Chef'Store? Apparently they've got brisket at $2.89/lb through Sunday. I'm being tempted to stop on my way home this afternoon and see what it looks like.

Just make sure it’s not select. There are subtle differences between prime and choice that the average brisket eater won’t notice. In my experience, the difference between select and above is noticeable and not in a good way.

[CJF]

I’m handling all the food for our Ward Christmas party minus the salads. The theme is Cowboy Christmas. I have no idea what cowboys eat vs non-cowboys but I knew beef had to be on the menu. I’m sick of making brisket for every big party so I’m changing things up and I’m having some serious regrets. 350 people is the expected HC but I’m guessing it’ll be closer to 200-250. Party is tomorrow evening. Cooking has started.

Menu:

Pulled Beef - Whole Chuck Roll (175 pounds) smoked and then pulled.
Roasted Carrots - 21 pounds of baby carrots pan roasted. (Smoker at 450)
Garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes (90 pounds)
Roasted Onions - 20 pounds of oven roasted (Smoked at 400)
Au jus - I didn’t want to try to make gravy so going with an Au jus. 5 gallons.
Cornbread - 8 Hotel pans
Peach Cobbler 8 Hotel Pans
Homemade Root Beer - 30 gallons made in 10 gallon batches

I’ve never worked with chuck roll so this has been a learning experience. There aren’t a ton of online reference to doing this so I’m pretty nervous. I figure if it turns out terrible I will get out of future assignments. So far it’s pretty tasty. Getting it pot roast tender is the challenge now. Huge pieces of meat that take up way more space in the smoker because of the height of the cut.

Mashed potatoes are also a huge new menu item at this scale. I’ve made these for 50-75 but never this scale. Same with the other root vegetables.

[smokymountainrain]

I’m handling all the food for our Ward Christmas party minus the salads. The theme is Cowboy Christmas. I have no idea what cowboys eat vs non-cowboys but I knew beef had to be on the menu. I’m sick of making brisket for every big party so I’m changing things up and I’m having some serious regrets. 350 people is the expected HC but I’m guessing it’ll be closer to 200-250. Party is tomorrow evening. Cooking has started.

Menu:

Pulled Beef - Whole Chuck Roll (175 pounds) smoked and then pulled.
Roasted Carrots - 21 pounds of baby carrots pan roasted. (Smoker at 450)
Garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes (90 pounds)
Roasted Onions - 20 pounds of oven roasted (Smoked at 400)
Au jus - I didn’t want to try to make gravy so going with an Au jus. 5 gallons.
Cornbread - 8 Hotel pans
Peach Cobbler 8 Hotel Pans
Homemade Root Beer - 30 gallons made in 10 gallon batches

I’ve never worked with chuck roll so this has been a learning experience. There aren’t a ton of online reference to doing this so I’m pretty nervous. I figure if it turns out terrible I will get out of future assignments. So far it’s pretty tasty. Getting it pot roast tender is the challenge now. Huge pieces of meat that take up way more space in the smoker because of the height of the cut.

Mashed potatoes are also a huge new menu item at this scale. I’ve made these for 50-75 but never this scale. Same with the other root vegetables.

what is your go to homemade root beer recipe?

[All-American]

Chuck rolls are awesome. We've done pulled beef sandwiches with them a few times and it always turns out great.

[Pelado]

Sounds like quite the undertaking. I have no doubt it will all turn out delicious. When and where is the Ward Christmas party being held?

[Copelius]

Sounds like quite the undertaking. I have no doubt it will all turn out delicious. When and where is the Ward Christmas party being held?

This

[CJF]

what is your go to homemade root beer recipe?

Recipe off the concentrate bottle. The first 15 gallons will the yeast recipe and the rest depending on need will be done in 5 gallons increments with dry ice. I’m using Zatarian Root Beer concentrate.

[CJF]

Chuck rolls are awesome. We've done pulled beef sandwiches with them a few times and it always turns out great.

That’s encouraging. I can’t find many example of people using this as a big meal. I’ve pulled 6 of the 9 and wrapped. The small sampling is really good. I’m cautiously optimistic.

[CJF]

Sounds like quite the undertaking. I have no doubt it will all turn out delicious. When and where is the Ward Christmas party being held?

Heber at 6:00 pm tomorrow night. I am guessing there will be a ton of extra food. So if you’re serious, I’ll get you the address. You’re all invited.

[BigPiney]

Heber at 6:00 pm tomorrow night. I am guessing there will be a ton of extra food. So if you’re serious, I’ll get you the address. You’re all invited.

Do you deliver to the Delta Center? I'll be at the BYU game.

It does sound awesome. That is way better than any ward party we do.