This thread ain't just-any-ole-party food, it's for a Mudcat Gathering and some people come a fur stretch for that. Rap, how does the crockpot dish survive the trip? Easy-- add the steps of degreasing once chilled, then freeze it in the original crock, for transport. It will be cold enough at the edges and only partly thawed in the center, upon arrival. Nuke it to defrost and reheat, minus the lid if plastic, and put crock back in electric part of crockpot to keep at serving temp.
And Peace, that noodle thing-- make it when you arrive, is that the deal?
I'm hoping for a thread full of options for Mudcat Gathering habitues to consider. Cuz I will plan a Spring MudGather, and EVERYONE will be asked to bring somthing yummy.