I have a brisket in the brine right now (recipe from the book "Charcuterie")... Went in on Friday, this is my first, so fingers are crossed!

I like the idea of smoking half of it into pastrami! Will post Pix!
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. -John Buchan