Posted on 01/05/2015 3:55:40 PM PST by Kaslin
If you're going to celebrate defeating Wendy Davis in a landslide and becoming the next Governor of the Lone Star State, you might as well live up to the motto, "Everything is bigger in Texas."
To celebrate Greg Abbott's victory, four tons of brisket have been ordered for his inauguration party.
Everything's bigger in Texas: WFAA just reported that FOUR TONS of brisket have been ordered for the @GregAbbott_TX inauguration party.— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 5, 2015
Four tons is equivalent to 8,000 pounds. Notice how Abbott didn't mention where the brisket was ordered from, after all, that could start a Texas civil war. Regardless, I think it's fair to say there's little doubt Abbott's party will be one of the best around the country as newly elected officials take their oaths of office this month.
UPDATE: It's going to be quite the party with brisket selling for $10 a plate in Austin.
For the first time in 14 years, Texas is about to have a new governor. While the transfer of power will include several formalities, there are also concerts, balls, parades, and even a barbecue anyone in Austin can enjoy.
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Governor-elect Greg Abbott will take the oath of office, ending Rick Perry’s record-setting tenure. but that is just one part of the week. Sen. Dan Patrick will also take the oath of office as the next lieutenant governor. That will take place on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol.
Immediately after the oath, anyone can grab lunch at the Inauguration Barbecue on the West Capitol Grounds. A plate of brisket and fixings costs $10.
At 2 p.m., the Governor and others will take part in a parade down Congress Avenue. Expect the road to be closed through at least 4 p.m.
On Tuesday night, members of the Texas political elite will dance into the evening at the Future of Texas Ball. Anyone can purchase tickets for $75 and be treated to country acts. Lady Antebellum and Texas-native Pat Green.
Correction: Abbott's inauguration isn't today as previously stated, it is January 20.
It has to be a collaborative effort, i can’t think of single Smokehouse that would do 8K lbs. Anyone else know?
Probably ordered from multiple places.
Just as long as one of them was not Rudy’s BBQ ... “Worst BBQ in Texas!” - and they are proud of it
That’s more than 300 cows.
I was not kidding.
Well, if truth in advertising is required by law, then I guess they get a lot of first-time customers who never come back!
Really? Yer joshin; me, right?
Last time I posted that, a couple of freepers said that they got sick from eating there.
That particular location is in Round Rock, just outside of Austin.
*** Notice how Abbott didn’t mention where the brisket was ordered from, after all, that could start a Texas civil war.***
This reminds me of an old ACE REID cartoon from about 50 years ago. a A group of cattlemen are at a barbeque eating and glancing at each other.
One cowboy says to the other...”The boys are not having a good time today. They are not sure whose pasture this beef was rustled from!”
“That’s more than 300 cows.”
If you want to get really technical about it, it’s a LOT more than 300 cows. After all, brisket is only a small part of a beef carcass.
And a very tasty part of it, when prepared properly.
come on, Rudy’s is OK and they have multiple locations.. and I’m looking forward to the Ball at the Convention Center will will probably be an oversold crush with Hands Up Don’t Shoot protesters in attendance...
But Lady A should put on a good show!
ymmv
Have you eaten there?
Soo here is a different one, still just as funny!
I have eaten a good Rudy’s and bad Rudy’s just as you say,they have multiple locations,
This is sure to start a flap.
Who has the best BBQ in Tx etc...
I do not recall the name but I do believe there is a place in Tx that does process these size order’s to ship worldwide.
We can safely say it is not the guy in the shack on the side of 380.
Slow cook a brisket in any one of several gravies from onions and carrots to molasses/BBQ sauce. When it falls apart at the touch of a fork, you know it is done.
Goes well with mashed potatoes, green beans, (don’t use horseradish), potato latkes, Green Bean Casserole, spinach and even French Fries.
Love their BBQ Ham and hot rolls.
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