5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and shredded

1 large Vidalia sweet onion, shredded

1 tablespoon salt, for draining, plus additional 1 teaspoon for seasoning

4 eggs

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 breasts of chicken, sliced across width into thin schnitzel pieces

2 teaspoons salt, plus additional for sprinkling

1 teaspoon pepper, plus additional for sprinkling

2 eggs whisked well with 1 teaspoon water

2 cups panko crumbs

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 large white onion, large chop

4–5 pounds of chuck roast or brisket (second cut)

1/4 cup catsup

1/4 cup BBQ sauce

1/4 cup dark beer or red wine

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons liquid smoke (I like mesquite, but any is good)

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons cornstarch stirred into 1 tablespoon water

1/2 cup mayo

2 teaspoons white vinegar

1 and 1/2 tablespoons chipotle powder

1 large red onion, thinly sliced

1 and 1/2 cups white vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 tablespoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes