On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:24:19 GMT, hahabogus > wrote:


>I was going to say crockpotting requires less liquid as there is less
>evaporation action going on. That and avoid removing the lid as every lid
>lift adds about 20 minutes to the cooking time. Are beans in the smoker
>looking better now?

Nope. I will do them in the crockpot. Plus the smoker will be filled
with other stuff.

Another thing: There will be enough smoked stuff... For my taste, I
like a contrast of smoked foods and non smoked foods. Hence, another
reason NOT to do them in the smoker.

So far, the rest of the menu is starting to shape up: baked beans,
coleslaw, potato salad, and ice cream. Probably nectarine ice cream
and maybe the sugar cookies I used to make when I was a teenager.

The main course will be a smoked pork butt, which will be pulled. Buns
will be provided for sandwiches. And there will be ribs as well.
The matriarch of my adopted family will more than likely bring deviled
eggs. I might fix some other appetizer..but not sure yet.

Christine