This looks like a great time for us to rattle Chef Jimmy's cage. I haven't done that for a while, and I love to do it. I think he knows how much I respect him. If he doesn't by now, he certainly should! LOL
We don't always have the time or energy to do ALL things from scratch, even though we would like to.
I quite often put a lot of energy into something and take a pass on a side. We don't all get to prepare things in the ideal world.
I have high respect from some of the "old time" cooks, and JJ brings great things to this forum, too.
Those sandwiches looked great. I would certainly eat one. Pass me a plate, please?
Good luck and good smoking.