Down and out on North Lamar in Austin, Texas.
“El Jefe” is done. He was a tasty jefe.
5 hours in at 230 degrees F. This is what dinner is starting to look like.
My backyard smells like the back of Rudy’s Country Store.
Our stack - charcoal, mesquite wood and pistachio shells - ready to light.
“El Jefe” is ready for the smoker.
Here’s the makings of our BBQ rub: mustard, brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, mustard seed, paprika and chili powder.
Today - I am attempting to smoke a brisket. Here’s what we’ll be cooking today. We shall call him, “El Jefe”.
For fans of Dazed and Confused, Top Notch Burgers in Austin is still open - near Burnet and Northcross.
What McMurphy dreams of. Mural outside the Spiderhouse in Austin, Texas.
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