chunks of pastrami (optional)

large squirt of ketchup (3 tablespoons or so)

2-3 pieces potato kugel (store-bought or leftover) (optional)

large squirt of favorite BBQ sauce (3 tablespoons or so)

2 tablespoons honey (can use silan instead)

4.5 cups of water

garlic powder, about 2 T.

chili powder, about 1 tsp

1 cup barley

generous amount of onion soup mix, about 3 T.

1 large onion, chopped

1 pound (approx) chulent style meat (on the bone is better!)

1 potato, peeled and in chunks

1 turkey neck (optional)

1 sweet potato, peeled and in chunks