Frequently Asked Questions – under development
Q: How are you cooking your BBQ?
A: Low and slow baby! The pit masters at Troop 205 are experienced BBQ cookers. We will be using a variety of equipment and a variety of fuels to cook your BBQ (hardwoods on a cinder block smoker like the one below – and LP gas in some towable smokers)
Q: Why are you cooking just the 1 lb containers?
A: The 1 lb containers are microwave safe and are ideal to put in the freezer. Since BBQ will keep in the freezer for months you should consider stocking up!
Q: After I pick up the BBQ on Saturday October 15th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm what should I do next?
A: We will have begun the refrigeration process with your BBQ. If you want to enjoy the BBQ immediately, simply microwave the BBQ in a microwave safe container and enjoy! Otherwise, you need to get your BBQ into the refrigerator immediately after pick up.
Q: How long can I keep the BBQ in the refrigerator?
A: BBQ can be safely stored in the refrigerator for 3 – 5 days.
Q: How long can I keep the BBQ in the freezer?
A: BBQ can be safely stored in the freezer for 4 – 6 months. If properly frozen BBQ is safe for more than 6 months but it might loose some of it’s original flavor.
Q: How are you addressing food safety?
A: The most important aspect of food safety is proper temperature management. Food should be over 145 degrees F or under 42 degrees F. Cooked food has 2 hours to be properly refrigerated. We have arranged for onsite refrigeration capability. Once we have processed your BBQ into the 1 lb containers we will immediately being the refrigeration process.
