Picnic type food question

[Barbara]

Of course I'd never heard of Sloppy Joes before but I also wonder how they stick between the buns and not on your shirt

[Suki Wingy]

Mmmm... Manwitches of sloppy joes are a rare treat, so that's what I voted for.

[catnapper]

All this talk of Sloppy Joes has prompted hubby to make them for dinner tonight. I had fruit salad

We still have't decided which way we'll go but we checked Sams Club this afternoon. He absolutely does not want the premade patties because "they are tasteless" -- I wouldn't know since its been too many years since I last ate a burger. Even at Sams Club, the prices of meat was outrageous. Everything is so expensive anymore!!! (though I did save a bundle on toilet tissue and printer ink LOL)

Thanks everyone for your input in this scintillating dillema.

[Craftlady]

Sams Club as good ground chuck patties (pre-formed).
JTM pre-made patties are yummy.
Walmarts pre-made ones are good but greasy.

Premade has come along way in flavor.

[Logan]

I don't think there is anything wrong with just doing hamburgers and hotdogs, Kim. But I guess you and hubby will have to figure this out. The worst part of grilling for a party is that the person grilling has to work so hard. But I completely understand doing something other than chicken because chicken for 50 people would be very expensive. Perhaps you need to remember that people are coming because they want to socialize and be there for a special occasion, not the food! Smoking some pork shoulders would probably be more economical than beef, to tell you the truth! LOL!

Can't wait to hear what you decide to do.

Logan

[Marigold2]

Whenever I have had parties people always love the sloppy joes. Since you can put them in a crock pot they are a lot less work. I am sure hubby will have more fun spending time with friends then standing over a hot grill making 50 burgers for people. As for the mess, I always eat my sloppy joe with a knife and fork so there isn't a mess. A burger can be messy what with katchup and mayo sliding out of the bun. Most people eat burgers with their fingers but here we eat sloppy joes with forks and knives. Either way you will have fun. If you want an intesting salad look up cabbage crunch on the internet. Very easy to make and everyone loved it.