Brisket prep marinade... bourbon, water, brown sugar, and a touch of liquid smoke for about 2 hours.


Compare the clean oven to last thanksgiving


Post marinade


The rub: 2 kinds of Hungarian Paprika, salt, cumin, white and black pepper, a touch of cinnamon, ginger and garlic powder




In the fridge for over night


My other contribution this year: Gummy peppermint candy:




After the 7 or so hours in a low oven...mopped w/ Stubbs


Setting the Table... next few, food and friends:














My plate:


The brisket was a success:


So was the turkey:


Then we all got tired: