What's a good hot sammie or other recipe for a party crowd?

[melissa]

I am having my son's second birthday party this weekend and have about 25 people coming, mostly adults and a few infants. I have a couple crockpots that I love using and wanted to know suggestions for a hot sandwich recipe or something else I can make in bulk. Thanks!

 

[libbyami]

Mean Chef's Pulled Pork

8-10 servings
1 whole pork butt
Pork rub
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon cayenne
Molasses Barbecue Sauce
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup chopped plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 tablespoons pitted dates, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
For rub: mix all ingredients in a bowl.
For sauce: Combine in nonreactive saucepan, bring to boil and simmer until it reduces to 1 1/2 cups.
For pork: Rub pork with rub.
Place in Plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
Take out pork and re-rub.
Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
Roast on rack uncovered in oven at 250-275 degrees until falling apart tender.
It will take 7-8 hours, the internal temperature of the pork when done should be between 195 and 200 degrees.
Pull pork into pieces, toss with sauce.
Serve with extra sauce

 

[Doodles]

Maybe something like a Philly steak sandwich? Keep steak ingredients in crockpot in one and buns in another.
Or instead of a sandwich maybe a pot of chili or red beans and rice with french bread on the side.