Barbecue Buffet Recipe
$35 - Coffee, Water, Soft Drink or Tea included.
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Ingredients
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Meats
Barbecue Sauce
Sides
Beverages
Method
Preparation of Meats
- 1
Prepare the Beef Brisket
Trim excess fat from the beef brisket and rub it with a mixture of salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Pork Ribs
Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs and apply a dry rub of salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Prepare the Chicken Thighs
Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let them sit for 30 minutes before cooking.
Barbecue Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Barbecue Sauce
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Meats
- 5
Cook the Beef Brisket
Smoke the brisket in a smoker at 225°F for about 10-12 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F. Baste with barbecue sauce in the last hour of cooking.
- 6
- 7
Cook the Chicken Thighs
Grill the chicken thighs over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste with barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes.
Prepare the Sides
- 8
Make the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, mix together shredded cabbage and carrots. Toss with coleslaw dressing to taste and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 9
Prepare the Cornbread
Bake the cornbread according to package instructions or recipe, then let cool before slicing.
- 10
Heat the Baked Beans
Heat the baked beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
