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I went go kart racing for the first time ever today at K1 on Burnet.  This painting was hanging by the gate to the track.  I placed 2nd.  Now that’s some inspiration.

I went go kart racing for the first time ever today at K1 on Burnet. This painting was hanging by the gate to the track. I placed 2nd. Now that’s some inspiration.

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Down and out on North Lamar in Austin, Texas.

Down and out on North Lamar in Austin, Texas.

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“El Jefe” is done.  He was a tasty jefe.

“El Jefe” is done. He was a tasty jefe.

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5 hours in at 230 degrees F.  This is what dinner is starting to look like.

5 hours in at 230 degrees F. This is what dinner is starting to look like.

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My backyard smells like the back of Rudy’s Country Store.

My backyard smells like the back of Rudy’s Country Store.

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Our stack - charcoal, mesquite wood and pistachio shells - ready to light.

Our stack - charcoal, mesquite wood and pistachio shells - ready to light.

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“El Jefe” is ready for the smoker.

“El Jefe” is ready for the smoker.

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Here’s the makings of our BBQ rub: mustard, brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, mustard seed, paprika and chili powder.

Here’s the makings of our BBQ rub: mustard, brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, mustard seed, paprika and chili powder.

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Today - I am attempting to smoke a brisket.  Here’s what we’ll be cooking today.  We shall call him, “El Jefe”.

Today - I am attempting to smoke a brisket. Here’s what we’ll be cooking today. We shall call him, “El Jefe”.