I've got my first big cook for my parent's anniversary party. I'm only responsible for pulled pork. I'm planning on doing six 9lb butts...leftovers come back with me. Since I only have a UDS, and I'm a state away, and I have a 2-month old...I'm doing 2 butts at a time over 3 days. Smoking only to 150-160, then finishing in the oven.
The plan is to cook and shred, vacuum pack them, then freeze them. Since this is going to be a surprise, I'm handing off the meat to a family friend who is going to transport and re-heat. What I don't know...what is the best way to re-heat? The vac bags are boil-able. The venue might let us use the oven...but not sure. We will likely serve out of a roaster, at worst...not sure if we can get a chaffing setup. I would also have crock pots available.
I'm also thinking about a 1/2 gallon of sauce...sound about right? Might have an extra bottle on hand just in case.
The plan is to cook and shred, vacuum pack them, then freeze them. Since this is going to be a surprise, I'm handing off the meat to a family friend who is going to transport and re-heat. What I don't know...what is the best way to re-heat? The vac bags are boil-able. The venue might let us use the oven...but not sure. We will likely serve out of a roaster, at worst...not sure if we can get a chaffing setup. I would also have crock pots available.
I'm also thinking about a 1/2 gallon of sauce...sound about right? Might have an extra bottle on hand just in case.