The Feast of Thevictorians

We had our 4th of July cookout on July 5th. That was to accommodate Hick, who wanted to spend time in his SUS2.5 (Storage Unit Store 2.5) on Saturday. AND Sunday. We got a later start than our usual cookouts, which have Hick grilling by 3:00. It didn't really matter, because it's not like we had any pressing engagements. The Pony and I had made the potato salad and deviled eggs on Saturday, then the baked beans on Sunday around 1:00. So the sides were ready and waiting for Hick to finish the main course(s).

There's Hick's plate. I know he also had a bratwurst, so he must be holding it, or had already eaten it when The Pony got this picture. I know they were chowing down as I was still filling my tray, and asked if anybody took pictures for me. You can see Hick already bit off half a deviled egg. That's about 2/3 of a BBQ pork steak. Notice he chose his own cutlery, that being my Pioneer Woman ceramic knife. Which is a paring knife. Not exactly meant for meat. We have plenty of other more suitable knives.

The Pony's plate looks like a crime scene! I don't know what was going on there. Maybe the Smokehouse Swiss bratwurst was laid in the round section before being placed on the bun? The bun which is mangled nearly beyond recognition! The Pony doesn't like pork steaks. And I'm pretty sure more that half a deviled egg was loaded on that tray.

I wanted a variety. I also added a sliced Vidalia onion and a dill pickle spear. Half a bratwurst was enough. And I need extra BBQ sauce for dipping. Please excuse my own paring knife! It's allowed, of course, because I'm quirky like that. I also prefer the smaller "salad" fork, rather than a regular fork.

Dessert was mainly for Hick, because The Pony is cutting back, and I prefer real food rather than sweets. He had storebought oatmeal/raisin soft cookies, and a long apple pie danish. 

The food was good. The pork steak was a bit chewy, but the other half I had the next night was just fine. The Pony took home a few days' worth of leftovers. We are still feasting.