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  1. dougmays

    13th Annual South Florida Gathering (Dec 7th-8th 2024)

    Howdy all! As always we try to plan way in advance for the South Florida Gathering at Highland Hammock State Park in Sebring, FL. It looks like non-florida residents cannot book until February (11 months in advance), so be ready to book as soon possible. More details to come about the event and...
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    12th Annual South Florida Gathering - December 1-3, 2023 - Pictures Added

    Our 12th (13th year) Gathering will be December 1-3, 2023 at Highland Hammock State Park (Sebring, FL) with the main day being Saturday the 2nd. Sites & Attendees Site 80 - Russ and Libby Mills (Friends of Doug's from the neighborhood) Site 81 - Doug (@dougmays) Site 82 - Jeramy (@jarjarchef )...
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    Event (PICTURES ADDED) 11th Annual South Florida Gathering - December 2-4, 2022

    Hey Everyone! We've decided to host the 11th annual gathering the weekend of December 2-4, 2022 this year! The normal weekend in November that we usually booked has filled up. The gathering will be at Highland Hammock State Park in Sebring, FL. Feel free to come, go and camp as much as you...
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    10 1/2th Annual South Florida Gathering - Pics Added

    Here we are....a redo of the 10th Annual South Florida Gathering since pesky Covid-19 got in the way last year! Date: 11/12-13, 2021 Location: Highland Hammock State Park, Sebring (FL) I've attached a screenshot of the available sites as of 3:30pm, 3/15/21 Site Booked: Doug Mays - 81...
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    10th Annual South Florida Smoking Meat Gathering (THE BIG ONE!!) - November 13-14, 2020

    We are looking to get booking started sooner rather than later for next year's Big 10th annual gathering! Date: 11/13-11/14, 2020 Location: Highland Hammock State Park, Sebring (FL) We do not want to distract from this year's post with photos added or other more close gathering More details...
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    [PHOTOS ADDED] 9th Annual South Florida Gathering (December 6th - 8th, Sebring FL)

    Here again folks!!! Old and new are welcome to attend our 9th Annual South Florida Gathering!! THIS FIRST POST WILL BE CONSTANTLY UPDATED WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO SCROLL BETWEEN PAGES EVENT INFO More Details to come but here is a preview... Date: December 6-8, 2019...
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    PHOTOS ADDED - 8th Annual South Florida Gathering 2018 (Nov 17-18)

    We are at it again! We had a great gathering last year and are excited to announce the next one! Date: Nov 17-18, 2018 (you're welcome to come earlier or stay later) Where: Highland Hammock State Park, 5931 Hammock Rd, Sebring, FL 33872 Meals & Agenda Thursday Night - Fried Chicken...
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    (PICTURES ADDED)7th Annual South Florida Gathering 2017 (Nov 17-19)

    ***Keep Checking this first post for updates*** AttendeeSiteArrivalNotes@Tiki Guy121 @dougmays81 @bobcats11082 @JckDanls 0787 @carol506/@grumpa john85 @jarjarchef132 Gathering Site86 @nimrod84 @ojenny74 @Cuckoo414183 Tim and Jane Bemiller @ Site 76 Don...
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    2016 South Florida Gathering (6th Annual) November 4th-6th PICTURES ADDED

    It's that time again folks! South Florida Gathering! We are going to do it November 4th-6th! You of course can stay longer or shorter but these are the official days. As the past attendees know the party goes one before and after haha. Demos and Activities Cold Smoking - Doug Mays will show...
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    Gator Feet! What should I do?!

    Howdy all! I'm smoking a pig with some friends tomorrow (sunday) and on friend's girlfriend is bringing gator feet. I told them i'd figure something out with them, but honestly i have no clue! My gut tells me to skin them and throw them in a pan with some onion, garlic and celery and lliquid...
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    2016 Lakeland Pigfest and a 9th place call!

    Howdy all! My and my guys competed in the Lakeland Pigfest this past weekend in Lakeland, FL. This was our 3rd year competing in this event and its one of the largest in FL and the entire SE. At the cooks meeting they actually told us it was the Biggest Backyard (Amateur) competition in the...
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    Heading to Auburn, any BBQ suggestions?

    Myself and some friends are heading to Auburn, AL this weekend for the Aubern/Miss State game. Anyone have any recommendations for some good BBQ joints or other places to eat? Thanks in advance Doug
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    How do you pack efficiently for Competitions/Vending?

    Just kind of curious and wanted to see other people's techniques for packing up efficiently for BBQ Events. I feel like i've drastically improved the way i pack up but i feel like there is still room for improvement and I always have a mishmash of stuff everywhere after i pack up after a long...
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    Any reviews on Sweet Smoke Q's Juice Can Smoker

    Sweet Smoke Q, in Florida, sells their own UDS and i'm wondering if anyone on the forum owns or as used one. Looks like a nice durable competition rig that I might want to add to my collection.
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    St. Patty's Day Smoked Corned Beef and Cabbage.....TACOS! (Very late posting i'm sorry...but lots of

    Howdy all! Completely forgot to post this in a reasonable time but here I go anyway... For St. Patty's i wanted to smoke a corned beef, something I've never done before. The planned menu was Smoke Corned Beef and Cabbage Tacos, with twice baked potatoes stuffed with mashed carrots and...
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    2015 South Florida Gathering (5th Annual) November 13th-15th

    Here we go again Ladies and Gentleman! The 5th annual South Florida Gathering. We always have a great time and anyone on the forum (from anywhere) is more then welcome to join in the fun! Last year we had a bunch of newcomers to the group as well as many returning members! Let's make this year...
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    Beef Prices in Texas?

    Question for all you Texas out there...how much per pound are full packer briskets out there in the land of cattle? The other day i was curious how beef prices compare against the other  states? Here in Florida full packers can from from $4.20-$6/lb Just Curious Doug
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    best bbq in savannah

    I'm visiting savannah, ga and looking for the best bbq place...suggestions?
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    High Capacity Spice Grinder/Mill

    Wanted to see if anyone has or can recommend a high capacity spice grinder? I've read through many of the past posts about this but most are using the cheap Walmart coffee grinders, which is what i have currently but it only does maybe 1/2 cup at a time :( Cuisinart has a nice looking one...
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    When Chickens Fly (Chicken Hanging Cooker)

    I wanted to put this in the Smoker Builds section but I figured that's bending the truth a little :) A friend of mine messaged me online Tuesday and said "Doug, we want to cook some chickens on a rotisserie for the Gator game (playing South Carolina Gamecocks) on Saturday but we dont think we...
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