4 family-size tea bags, preferably Lipton
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs thyme
1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups ice cubes
Eight 8-ounce skin-on chicken breasts with drum attached
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup prepared sweet tea
12 cups roughly chopped green cabbage
3 cups roughly chopped onions
3 cups roughly chopped green tomatoes
2 cups roughly chopped roasted red peppers
3 cups sugar
2 cups white vinegar
1/4 cup pickling salt
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups heavy cream
4 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
18 ounces smoked Gouda, grated
2 cups grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 ounces cavatappi pasta
Panko bread crumbs, for topping