Bull Whatcha cooking for the 4th of July?

[ginnitav]

I was just gifted the Bull and am new to the pellet game. I have pressure from my family to make a dish for the 4th. Any suggestions or foolproof recipes? I was thinking shotgun shells, but my husband thinks that's too heavy with the pasta. Thank you in advance for engaging with my post.

Gina

 

[SmokeOCD]

Welcome & congratulations! Are you hosting or just bringing a dish somewhere else? How many do you need to make? Since it is your first time with this grill I'd go with ABTs or Moink balls. Unless you always make Shotgun shells - just on a different grill. I'd just be worried about the pasta being done.
Whatever you do - I'm sure it will be a hit. Good Luck!

 

[C. Keeper]

Welcome & congratulations! Are you hosting or just bringing a dish somewhere else? How many do you need to make? Since it is your first time with this grill I'd go with ABTs or Moink balls. Unless you always make Shotgun shells - just on a different grill. I'd just be worried about the pasta being done.
Whatever you do - I'm sure it will be a hit. Good Luck!

C'mon @SmokeOCD , just one more post!

 

[C. Keeper]

I was just gifted the Bull and am new to the pellet game. I have pressure from my family to make a dish for the 4th. Any suggestions or foolproof recipes? I was thinking shotgun shells, but my husband thinks that's too heavy with the pasta. Thank you in advance for engaging with my post.

Gina

Welcome aboard @ginnitav !

 

[Waterboy]

Welcome to the forum @ginnitav.
It would help if you let us know what experience you have with smoking/grilling. If a side dish is ok to bring smoked mac and cheese is always a hit When we bring it.

 

[ginnitav]

Welcome & congratulations! Are you hosting or just bringing a dish somewhere else? How many do you need to make? Since it is your first time with this grill I'd go with ABTs or Moink balls. Unless you always make Shotgun shells - just on a different grill. I'd just be worried about the pasta being done.
Whatever you do - I'm sure it will be a hit. Good Luck!

@SmokeOCD Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post and impart some wisdom. I will be attending a Fourth of July party and bringing a dish. There are usually about 20 people. I will for sure look into ABTs and Moink balls. Just looked up what the appreciation stands for ahaha the name for the ABTs alone would be a hit at the party. Thanks again.

 

[ginnitav]

Welcome to the forum @ginnitav.
It would help if you let us know what experience you have with smoking/grilling. If a side dish is ok to bring smoked mac and cheese is always a hit When we bring it.

@Waterboy thank you for taking the time to interact with my post. Much appreciated. I have no experience with a pellet grill and am limited on charcoal. I am a novice. I might have to look into a mac and cheese recipe and take the place of the current family member that brings their curdled mac. Any recommendations on a recipe to follow?

 

[Waterboy]

We use this recipe but you can never go wrong with anything Malcom Reed cooks. Here is his recipe.

 

[ginnitav]

We use this recipe but you can never go wrong with anything Malcom Reed cooks. Here is his recipe.

Thank you! I have his dry rubs on my Amazon Wishlist to purchase come payday.

 

[DenStinett]

Welcome to the Forum and the RT Family Ginnitav

Moink Balls are great, and rather easy
We used thawed-out "Kroger Brand Home Made" Meatballs
They're pre-cooked, so you only need to get the Bacon cooked to your liking
https://www.google.com/search?lr=&a...QIHWkFCy8QBSgAegQIBxAB&biw=1920&bih=969&dpr=1

Bacon Sushi is always a hit:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/259213/grilled-bacon-sushi-roll/
We don't use the Prosciutto, and the Onions and Peppers are fresh chopped, and mixed into the Meat

And, Onion Bombs are amazing:
https://www.recteq.com/blogs/apps-sides-recipes/bbq-onion-bombs
We don't use the Brown Sugar, Ketchup or Bread Crumbs in ours
Sometimes I'll add a 1" cube of Pepperjack Cheese to the middle of the Meatballs .... makes the Meat go farther, and it tastes great too

Check-out these Appetizer and Side Recipes:
https://www.recteq.com/blogs/recipes?types=Apps & Sides

 

[Dr.Floyd]

I good overnight cook of a pork butt or two is an easy cook and pulled pork is delicious. And welcome to the forum!

 

[Gonefishin]

jalapeño poppers, smoked Buffalo cheese dip.

 

[ginnitav]

Welcome to the Forum and the RT Family Ginnitav

Moink Balls are great, and rather easy
We used thawed-out "Kroger Brand Home Made" Meatballs
They're pre-cooked, so you only need to get the Bacon cooked to your liking
https://www.google.com/search?lr=&as_qdr=all&q="moink+balls"&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjH4KDuqNL_AhVYMUQIHWkFCy8QBSgAegQIBxAB&biw=1920&bih=969&dpr=1

Bacon Sushi is always a hit:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/259213/grilled-bacon-sushi-roll/
We don't use the Prosciutto, and the Onions and Peppers are fresh chopped, and mixed into the Meat

And, Onion Bombs are amazing:
https://www.recteq.com/blogs/apps-sides-recipes/bbq-onion-bombs
We don't use the Brown Sugar, Ketchup or Bread Crumbs in ours
Sometimes I'll add a 1" cube of Pepperjack Cheese to the middle of the Meatballs .... makes the Meat go farther, and it tastes great too

Check-out these Appetizer and Side Recipes:
https://www.recteq.com/blogs/recipes?types=Apps & Sides

@DenStinett Thank you for taking the time to leave suggestions and their links. I love onions, and the onion bombs look delicious.

 

[ginnitav]

I good overnight cook of a pork butt or two is an easy cook and pulled pork is delicious. And welcome to the forum!

@Dr.Floyd, the goal is to make a pork butt one day, but at the sec is seems so intimidating. Thank you for the vote of confidence. Any recipe your recommend to follow?

 

[ginnitav]

jalapeño poppers, smoked Buffalo cheese dip.

@padlin00 I did see a smoke queso that looks mighty delicious. Thank you for the suggestions.

 

[BillsCamino]

Pig shots !!!

 

[ginnitav]

Pig shots !!!

Sounds yummy. I need to make that when I get home. I have all the ingredients.

 

[BigDan]

@Dr.Floyd, the goal is to make a pork butt one day, but at the sec is seems so intimidating. Thank you for the vote of confidence. Any recipe your recommend to follow?

Welcome! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, thats how we all learned! I’ve made more bad brisket than I care to remember, Butts look intimidating but are easy enjoy your new toy!

 

[Greg Jones]

Welcome! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, thats how we all learned! I’ve made more bad brisket than I care to remember, Butts look intimidating but are easy enjoy your new toy!

Agree. Pork butt is very forgiving, brisket less so. One pork butt is also relativity inexpensive compared to one brisket, so you haven’t broken the bank if it isn’t great, but I expect it will be!

 

[ginnitav]

Agree. Pork butt is very forgiving, brisket less so. One pork butt is also relativity inexpensive compared to one brisket, so you haven’t broken the bank if it isn’t great, but I expect it will be!

@Greg Jones thank you for framing it that way. Its easier for me to get the concept of what is beginner friendly to make.