Fun with the Ranch Kettle

phillyc0wb0y · May 12, 2013, 03:56:25 PM

Had a blast with the Ranch Kettle this weekend. Trying to figure out what's a "full load" with various stuff. Enjoy.

35 lbs of chicken wings (about 100)

7 stuffed logs - 4 buffalo chicken stuffed with bleu cheese - 3 turkey sausage stuffed with broccoli and cheddar (20 lbs)

ABTs

Burgers

And finally a BIG treat for my sisters 8mo. old 150 lb Rotty

HankB · May 12, 2013, 04:17:11 PM

Wow! Feeding an army? That looks awesome.

I also like what's going on with the WSMs.

Good job!

One Touch Platinum · May 12, 2013, 04:47:06 PM

Holy shit! That is a LOT of great lookin' food! Did you need about 200 lbs of fuel?! If you can't fit it on that grill I guess it is not meant to be cooked.

1buckie · May 12, 2013, 06:38:54 PM

Grate Show !!!!

Might have to look into one of these as a deadicated 'Turd machine..............115, one load, yep.....

I've crammed 135 on a 22-1/2" with an upper deck, but this looks relaxing.....

everything appears VERY well cooked & thought out.....thanks !!!

zavod44 · May 12, 2013, 06:55:40 PM

Is this all in one day or over a period of time?

1buckie · May 12, 2013, 06:58:59 PM

Quote from: zavod44 on May 12, 2013, 06:55:40 PM
Is this all in one day or over a period of time?

Looks like all this weekend....musta been tired and grinnin' from ear to ear .....

1911Ron · May 12, 2013, 07:26:58 PM

Damn that is a lot of food!

glrasmussen · May 12, 2013, 07:33:40 PM

Wow! Awesome cook. I also want to know if that was a one day cook...

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Ted B · May 12, 2013, 08:41:31 PM

Ok...now I think I need a ranch...my wife thanks u!!

Tim · May 12, 2013, 09:03:54 PM

I love the briskeys in the back ground.

phillyc0wb0y · May 13, 2013, 02:52:50 AM

Thanks everyone !! These cooks were on Friday and Saturday. A close friend got married and his wife insisted that I cook for their BBQ Reception. About 65 people. Not pictured here is the 90 other burgers, 160 sausages or the 16 lbs of Jumbo Shrimp (16-20 size) that I cooked as well. The Ranch is surprisingly fuel efficient. Two chimneys of lump gets her nice and hot. I went through about 2 10.5lb bags of Royal Oak and one 20lb bag of Kingsford in two days of grilling.
Oh and nice eye there Tim. There was also 80lbs (5 packers) cooked on two 18" WSM beginning Thursday around noon.

Cooking for others outside of my backyard is more stress than I expected. I cook for 100+ every year for my wife's birthday BBQ Bash in August and didn't feel nearly the pressure that I did this weekend. Maybe I just wanted things to be perfect so badly that I put unneeded pressure on myself. Everything turned out great and the bride even cried because she was so happy with the food. I tip my hat to anyone who does catering full time because its more work than it seems and there are so many details to make sure everything goes according to plan

Hogsy · May 13, 2013, 04:24:15 AM

Hats off to you, that food looks INCREDIBLE!!!
I don't think I would ever take on the responsibility of catering for a wedding, not only that you pulled it off with a kettle and a couple of WSM's

Congratulations on a great job
I need to get an invite to a wedding with a menu like that

1buckie · May 13, 2013, 08:13:36 AM

"Cooking for others outside of my backyard is more stress than I expected. I cook for 100+ every year for my wife's birthday BBQ Bash in August and didn't feel nearly the pressure that I did this weekend. Maybe I just wanted things to be perfect so badly that I put unneeded pressure on myself. Everything turned out great and the bride even cried because she was so happy with the food. I tip my hat to anyone who does catering full time because its more work than it seems and there are so many details to make sure everything goes according to plan "

Ya, I've done a few weddings for friends & it is a different ballgame than a birthday party or something like that.....things are timed to go off & people are focussed on the ceremony.......RIGHT UP UNTIL THEY'RE focussed on the food !!!!

Yas gots to be ON !!!!

And you were !!!

Great Job !!!

PS: That's still a dammed lot of food for 65 Ppl, is everyone still asleep?

Cookingmama · May 13, 2013, 08:27:04 AM

wow.....all the food looks awesome. too much food for 65? nahhhh no such thing!

Bbqmiller · May 13, 2013, 03:35:54 PM

Nice looking food. I just recently got a ranch, and my first attempt at using it the temp got a little out of hand due to two bottom vents being bent out of shape and not fitting well (ordered some new ones - should arrive soon). You have any pointers on keeping the bottom vents from clogging with ash. I assume you can build the fire to straddle two of the bottom vents. Any pointers on temp control are welcome.

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Fun with the Ranch Kettle