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.
Actually the town that was in has a BBQ/Deli that raffles off guns. Shculenburg Tx
Agreed. I just meant that’s the only time I’ve had that cut of beef. I’ve never had it bbq’d or plain brisket as a pot roast.
Again, more than willing to accept Texas brisket donations, LOL!
It’s as good as they say ;)
To be fair it was two separate drive thrus in one building.
People went bonkers! LOL
“I wonder if smoking with black locust gives a similar flavor.”
Everything I’ve read about locust and smoking says it’s no good.
You get it! No beans chili sounds good if I have some stuff on the side like
Beans
Onion
Pickles
Bread
Hot sauce to be used sparingly
My FFL guy put in a frozen margarita machine *not operational* in his gun shop just to wind weenies up LOL
As it should be.
ATF should be a convenience store LOL
It did not last.
Created quite a buzz though.
Weenies actually go inside a gun shop? Who knew? :)
Yes it happens.
Dang ol places are open to the public. ;)
Idiots in Austin would tell you driving to the gun store encourages drive by shootings, driving to get a 6 pack of beer encourages drunk driving...
Believe it or not I was raised to be that way. Raised to be afraid of inanimate objects
Aint that the truth.
However I have always had good Brisket at Rudy's. Not brilliant but always good.
However, the best steak every was served by Texas Cowboy and an unknown cook recently does brisket that is rumored to be good.
If you do not like Brisket, it is absolute proof in Texas that you are a card carrying communist, no trial needed.
ps I know mylife likes brisket, he “ain’t no” communist.
I used to work on Cermak Road in Chicago and sometimes drive a buddy to his house in Harvey. The second time I did, I asked him about the cars waiting to pick up BBQ at a stand where the owner was doing all the work and raking in the bucks! Best I ever had.
There was a good place in Valdosta too.
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