Whole or first cut or top cut brisket (could be 4-5 lbs) • or 4 smaller onions, sliced thinly • Carrots, sliced on diagonal, or even more if you wish • Bottle of red wine if whole cut. Add whole bottle if dryer top cut. • Pepper sprinkled on both sides. • Garlic powder sprinkled on both sides • Dried thyme sprinkled on both sides • Onion powder sprinkled on both sides • Allspice berries • Bay leaves • Onion soup mix • Mushrooms, washed and quartered •