The “Memphis in May” Problem, Open Fire Cooking & BEST Holiday Party Food
Dec 1, 2023
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They discuss Thanksgiving celebrations, including watching the Egg Bowl and cooking on a Breeo fire pit. The future of Memphis in May is debated. Malcolm shares his recipe for Blue Plate Blue Cheese dip and talks about holiday party food. They discuss their plans for closing out the year and the upcoming end of Season 6.
The podcast discusses the potential creation of a new BBQ festival called MIFO Fest as an alternative to Memphis in May, focusing on fan interaction and attendee experience.
The hosts share their experiences and methods for air frying pork rinds and smoking cheese during the cold weather months.
The podcast highlights the idea of giving and receiving food as gifts during the holidays and the hosts mention their love for it.
Deep dives
Crab Dip: A Hot and Creamy Holiday Party Favorite
Crab dip is a delicious and fancy holiday party dip that is sure to impress your guests. Made with lump blue crab, cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, shallots, lemon juice, and seasonings, this dip is creamy, flavorful, and packed with chunks of delicious crab. Simply mix the ingredients together, fold in the lump crab meat, and bake until golden and bubbly. Serve it with pita chips or toasted bread for a perfect holiday appetizer.
Christmas Tree Dip: A Fun and Festive Holiday Party Centerpiece
Create a festive centerpiece for your holiday party with a Christmas tree dip. Start with a base, such as a paper towel roll wrapped in aluminum foil, or a styrofoam block. Stick toothpicks into the base and attach various dips and spreads, such as spinach and artichoke dip, buffalo chicken dip, or caramelized onion dip, to create the branches of the tree. Decorate the tree with chopped vegetables, cherry tomatoes, olives, or any other desired toppings. It's a fun and interactive way to serve a variety of dips and spreads at your holiday gathering.
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp: A Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Party Appetizer
Impress your guests with bacon-wrapped shrimp, a delicious and crowd-pleasing holiday party appetizer. Simply wrap peeled and deveined shrimp with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Season with your favorite spices or marinade, such as a sprinkle of paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and bake in the oven until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp is cooked through. Serve warm as a delicious and savory holiday appetizer that will have your guests coming back for more.
Speculating on a New BBQ Festival
The podcast discussion revolves around the speculation of a new BBQ festival called MIFO Fest. The hosts discuss the potential reasons for creating this festival, pointing out the strained relationship between the city of Memphis and the organization of Memphis in May. They suggest that the new festival may focus more on fan interaction and attendee experience, with various teams offering their BBQ for people to enjoy. The hosts speculate that the event may be organized for profit rather than fundraising purposes, and they discuss the challenges and considerations involved in creating a successful festival.
Air Frying Pork Rinds and Smoking Cheese
The hosts briefly touch on the topic of air frying pork rinds, sharing their own experiences and methods for achieving a crispy, flavorful result. They also mention the idea of smoking cheese during the cold weather months, highlighting how it can make a great Christmas gift. They discuss the process of smoking cheese, the short cooking time required, and the potential flavors that can be achieved. The hosts also express their love for giving and receiving food as gifts during the holidays.
In this week’s HowToBBQRight Podcast, how was Malcom’s Thanksgiving celebrations (00:20)? He LOVED watching the Egg Bowl… me not so much (07:08). At Deer Camp, Malcom and the Buck Junkies were THROWING DOWN on their new Breeo fire pit (09:05), and Mark whipped up some crazy marbled pork chops (15:22)! What’s going on with Memphis in May 2024 (22:40)? Should we do a HowToBBQRight BBQ Fest, instead (30:36)? Malcom really does make the best Blue Plate Blue Cheese dip (33:38), and I want to know what holiday party food he’s serving it up with (37:19). What foods are we reaching for every holiday season (45:50)? There are only TWO episodes left in Season 6… how are we planning to close out the year (55:50)?
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