2022 Hallett Mega Grub Thread

[Fbody383]

2022 Hallett Mega Grub Thread

AI/CMC here we go... This seems to be a good way to do it and cut down on the extra 10lbs of po-ta-to salad that gets tossed. And yes, this includes the idea/concept/genre of Midnight RibsTM.

You'll also notice an earlier (jump the schedule) thread from Mr. Breakfast. I sent him a note that I was going to do this but we'll capture the breakfast headcounts in here as well.


*** WE MAY ALL NEED TO POLICE THE CROWD. IF WE HAVE LEFTOVERS THAT'S COOL, WE'LL SHARE***

We want to make sure that all contributors, and those guests that have been accounted for, get the full experience before we let the leftovers go to the crowds. I'm also going to get a headcount for the track staff included in our numbers so if you're bringing something, please consider "upsizing" for Scott/Connie and the track folks.

If you want to call "dibs" on an item, add an item, delete an item, just add a post and I'll clean it up here. As in the past, we can accommodate cash support (anonymous or not) in lieu of other product. First come/first bring - if your on the list you better bring AT LEAST as much as you're down for.

MENU
Mornings Sat/Sun Breakfast - The McFall Flatgrill Cafe
Friday Dinner - pulled pork sandwiches, add your own sauce and slaw
Saturday Dinner - brisket and sides, probably too much of both, served around 6:00pm.
Midnight Ribs(tm) - the Hallett tradition continued. Pork ribs served at, you guessed it, midnight. Well close, but probably not before 11:45 or after 12:15. Don't be late.

Our version of an OK "The List:"

Brisket ---------------------------------------------- OIF
Buffalo chicken dip -------------------------------- CMC Mosty
Cheesey po-ta-tos --------------------------------- Da Martins, THE most markets Cheesy-Taters EVAR!!!
Jalapeno peppers / Popper Dip------------------- Pip probably / Creamcicle
World Famous Spicy Beans ---------------------- ENGLISH!!! (does this pot make my bean look wide?)
Red Shift Margaritas ------------------------------- Sook and crew [ok, who drank too much Red Shift?]
Water/Coors Lite/Natty Light (all the same)----Todd, aka Not Not Jander
Sodas/Candy Beers (all the same)---------------- Todd... I mean the new guy brought it, get extra credit.
Cheap-ass bottom shelf cookies -------------------AI Mosty
(Baked) Po-ta-to salad -----------------------------Leinart mentioned potentially for Friday
Mac & Cheese ---------------------------------------Team McFall (yummy)
Guac/Brownies/Colorado Water ------------------I know there was guac
Veggie plate------------------------------------------We don't need no stinkin veggies
Chip(s)/Dip(s) ---------------------------------------Gerno big ole bags and etc.
Chip(s)/Queso----------------------------------------Mr. Nat'l Champ Sook
Plates/NapkinsPlasticware -------------------------Crumpacker - plates/plastic for 150ish? should work?
Generic Banana Pudding-----------------------------There is no substitute
Extra-Galactic 'Nanner Puddin'----------------------Lienart (sp?)
Ice cream----------------------------------------------Jeremy better show with ice cream [QUITTER!]
Smoker baked chocolate chip cookies --------------OIF pondering, prolly cobbler
Assorted Fruit Cobblers------------------------------- OIF blackberry/cherry/peach/blueberry/apple [Technically one was made Sunday for lunch]

Quick shout-out to:
Anonymous Donor - Gracias
Anonymous Donor - Muchas Gracias
Anonymous Donor - Muchas Muchas Gracias - you get the point; you guys are very generous and it is appreciated.

EDIT: No rush but remember we'll need to do a headcount at some point. We can flex that as we get closer. If you think you're eating, give an estimate for your group.

HEADCOUNT
Hallett Staff - Some; I think about 12ish
AMCM - 14
OIF - 2
Mosty(s) - 5
Leinart - 2
Gerno - 2
McFall - 4
The 45 McDonalds Car, uh... RED DRAGON - 1
ENGLISH! - 3
Crumpacker - 6
Sook - 6
Martins -2
Headcount ~ 48ish / rough count was 50 at Sat dinner

VENUE
Historically we've done the grub at the OIF raceport. Because it's Hallett and part of the family has gone tube chassis racing, we're going to again partner up with the AMCM group for Friday dinner, Saturday dinner and Midnight Ribs(tm). Be a good chance to put some names and faces with the AMCM drivers so they'll learn to pass us on the correct side.

RECAP

Ok... back at the ranch and caught up on a little sleep and hydration.

I call it a success; as far as I know (haven't heard any differently) everybody got enough food... as well they should have given what we cooked, save the Mosty smoker trying to kill me in the middle of the night, I guess because I'm a Camaro guy... who knows???

Rough stats:
Pork butts went on around 8 or 9 Thursday night to cook roughly 11 hours.
Briskets went on around 6 on Friday night, and one of them was done at 6:30 in the morning.
About 65-70lbs. of mesquite pellets and 2.5 or so batches of Rub 2.0.
If you're keeping track at home - Salt Lick regular and spicy sauce for the pork, and Stubbs Sticky Sweet and Sweet Heat for the ribs.

Friday dinner / @30 folks / @20lbs pork / slaw / sauce / buns / tortillas / tater salad / chips [Thanks Russell for a pork shoulder]
Saturday dinner / @50 folks / 45lbs brisket / 10lbs pork / 5lbs beans-sausage / jalapeno dip / buffalo chicken dip / Galactic Nannner Puddin' Bar / chips / cookies / etc.
Midnight Ribstm / 40ish folks / 7 racks / leftover brisket-pork butt / laughter / merriment / Slip-n-Flip healing

Numerous benefactors over the weekend - thank you for your generosity, at this point I'm pretty sure the food/pellet bill is covered. BUT... if some of the invited guests ask, holler at me and I can get you a PayPal email if they want to throw in.

Last... NO BRISKET FOR YOU 1 YEAR! Daughter gets married next year so not sure I'll make Hallett. Sean cooks better than me anyway. :cool:

[Supercharged111]

Probably a fitting place to post the shit list for those of us that owe money. And yes, the Red Dragon is poised to attend.

[rleng1]

I’m down for beans. May be more of a kick than normal.
English +2

[Supercharged111]

I’m down for beans. May be more of a kick than normal.
English +2

Pretty sure I've posted this before, but it never gets old for me.

https://youtu.be/VPIP9KXdmO0

[RPMcFall]

My bad!

McFall count is 4.

[Fbody383]

My bad! Pfft. Offering to get the Hallett food train started is always a good thing...

[marshall_mosty]

Mosty (3 total)
- Bottom shelf cookies
- Cash

[michaelmosty]

Other Mosty’s (2 total) will bring a giant batch of Buffalo chicken dip and frito scoops.

Also, today is the last day to register for racing at the lower entry price. Everyone get signed up!!

[rleng1]

Why the hell is it early registration 6 weeks before an event? Who is running the show down there in Texas?
Really? Early bird saving at $499 per event when other events are less than $400. Are you guys in Texas that much better than any where else?

[Supercharged111]

Why the hell is it early registration 6 weeks before an event? Who is running the show down there in Texas?
Really? Early bird saving at $499 per event when other events are less than $400. Are you guys in Texas that much better than any where else?

I know the answer and I think you do too Randy. The better question is why are so few cars signed up? I don't know how many will be with me, but it's at least 1. I'll come with money, an appetite, and sarcasm.

[rleng1]

Yep, I’m still bringing beans.

[BryanL]

Nanner Puddin for now. I'll definitely add something to the list later and cash.

Leinart plus my kid-We are both looking forward to it!

[Gerno]

I’ll be there +1 friend. I can bring a mass of chips and dips like last year plus throw down for some of the cost of meat if needed unless something else would be better… getting close to go time

[Sook]

We've a big group this year, should be 5 - 6 including me.

Bringing Red Shift Margaritas, cash, and probably one or two other items.

Josh

[Fbody383]

YO! Sorry for the radio silence... likely pulled pork/slaw on Friday night... brisket/sides Sat dinner and Midnight Ribs(tm) of course.

I may need some help being crew if you're testing on Friday... not sure what crap they'll pull about getting in on Thursday. Probably shouldn't bother me like it does.. but it does. Want to get the pork on Thursday evening for Friday dinner.

I'll update the first thread in the next day or so.

[Crumpacker]

Mark us down for Chips, Darcie’s Jalapeño popper dip, plates, napkins and plastic ware (how many plates/plastic ware? 200?)

Headcount is 6 adults for Fri and Sat night. Have a couple friends joining in, 2 are driving HPDE/TT. Potential future AI/CMC/AMCM ;-). Told them to bring $10 for Fri & $20 for Sat.

[rleng1]

YO! Sorry for the radio silence... likely pulled pork/slaw on Friday night... brisket/sides Sat dinner and Midnight Ribs(tm) of course.

I may need some help being crew if you're testing on Friday... not sure what crap they'll pull about getting in on Thursday. Probably shouldn't bother me like it does.. but it does. Want to get the pork on Thursday evening for Friday dinner.

I'll update the first thread in the next day or so.

Dave, tell them you are crewing for me.

[rleng1]

Tell Pederson to stay away from the Red Shift margs. Leinert only takes 1 shower.

[Supercharged111]

Is arriving Thursday a problem this year? Or am I missing something?

[Sook]

Is arriving Thursday a problem this year? Or am I missing something?

I think you have to be "running" on Friday.

Josh

[Supercharged111]

I think you have to be "running" on Friday.

Josh


So sign up ahead of time is what you're saying. Come to think of it, wasn't it that way last year too? I guess it didn't click because I was going to run regardless.

[Fbody383]

See first post... post here/text/call with questions suggestions. Prolly another update this evening.

[Fbody383]

First post updated.

Can a Mosty bring a smoker?

I'm bringing the bigger OIF one BUT... if we try to get the track guys covered I think we might want/need a third brisket. What do you guys think? With the one smoker i know I can get 2 pork butts, maybe 3, but only 2 good sized briskets. We usually think around 1/3lb of meat so 35lbs of brisket covers almost 100ish... Ish. Leaning towards about 8 racks of ribs since we have some fall off at Midnight.

Could use a big pan of cheesy potatoes and probably a big pan of green beans - rather have a little too much.

[RPMcFall]

My wife wants to supply mac & cheese for Saturday dinner!
I'm still planning on breakfast tacos Saturday and Sunday morning, as well.

[Fbody383]

Somebody bringing some red-solo or other generic plastic cup? With the tunnel, it will be easy enough to get into town if we think we missed anything.

I also believe there's a bulk ice machine in Cleveland which is relatively close if you don't want to pay for track ice.

*edit for ice machine location

[Sook]

Somebody bringing some red-solo or other generic plastic cup? With the tunnel, it will be easy enough to get into town if we think we missed anything.

I also believe there's a bulk ice machine in Sand Springs which is relatively close if you don't want to pay for track ice.

We'll bring the cups and also chip n queso.

[martinsntx]

We got da cheesy potatoes, +2 for the OIF brisket

[Fbody383]

Getting close to go time... should be a hoot on and off track. Weather looks "nice" for us.

I updated the first post. If you think there's something missing, or something you want, just bring it. Worst case is you'll eat it, give it away, toss it, or take it home.

I feel like I should have a better system at this point, but I don't.

Bring your gear (suit, socks, gloves, helmet, balaclava) and a healthy car. Stay hydrated. Have fun.

[Spickard63Mustang]

I will pitch in on the potluck dinners.
I will sign up to bring Coors Light, Miller Lite, Coke, Dr. Pepper and Waters
Todd Spickard
Green Mustang #63
214-460-2337

[Fbody383]

Coors Light, Miller Lite, Coke, Dr. Pepper and Waters
So.... water and Dr. Pepper. Still works.

Glad to have you.

[marshall_mosty]

Dave,
We have about $100 from the series dues that are "extra" for this year after taking care of the CMC Hallett trophy and annual year-end traveling trophies.
If everyone is okay, I'd like to designate the excess dues to defray the cost of the Hallett grub.

All in favor?

I!

[Storm Trooper]

I

[Fbody383]

If everyone is okay, I'd like to designate the excess dues to defray the cost of the Hallett grub.

Ok... back at the ranch and caught up on a little sleep and hydration. I'll update the first thread too so it's all in one place.

I call it a success; as far as I know (haven't heard any differently) everybody got enough food... as well they should have given what we cooked, save the Mosty smoker trying to kill me in the middle of the night, I guess because I'm a Camaro guy... who knows???

Rough stats:
Pork butts went on around 8 or 9 Thursday night to cook roughly 11 hours. Briskets went on around 6 on Friday night, and one of them was done at 6:30 in the morning. About 65-70lbs. of mesquite pellets and 2.5 or so batches of Rub 2.0. If you're keeping track at home - Salt Lick regular and spicy sauce for the pork, and Stubbs Sticky Sweet and Sweet Heat for the ribs.

Friday dinner / 30 folks / @20lbs pork / slaw / sauce / buns / tortillas / tater salad / chips [Thanks Russell for a pork shoulder]
Saturday dinner / 50 folks / 45lbs brisket / 10lbs pork / 5lbs beans-sausage / jalapeno dip / buffalo chicken dip / Galactic Nannner Puddin' Bar / chips / cookies / etc.
Midnight Ribstm / 40 folks / 7 racks / leftover brisket-pork butt

Numerous benefactors over the weekend - thank you for your generosity, at this point I'm pretty sure the food/pellet bill is covered. BUT... if some of the invited guests ask, holler at me and I can get you a PayPal email if they want to throw in.

Last... NO BRISKET FOR YOU 1 YEAR! Daughter gets married next year so not sure I'll make Hallett. Sean cooks better than me anyway. :cool:

[Adam Ginsberg]

My great-nephew enjoyed his ~1/3 cup of 93 octane punch. ;)

We both enjoyed the grub, hospitality, and hanging with the Texas nut jobs again, as brief as it was. Who knows…..you folks may see more of me. That can be both good and bad. :D

It was great to see folks again after moving from TX>CA in 2008 (hard to believe it’s been so long!!).

[Fbody383]

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[64GunPilot]

I suppose you need a head count? Myself +2 kiddos (9 & 12) I can handle the bread, hamburger buns, hotdog buns, plus a bunch of soda drinks & bottled water. Im assuming around 50 folks again this year?