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And on today's menu … PORK! Pork is the canvas for creating opportunities and value on your menu.

Sometimes overlooked and underestimated, pork can deliver a great eating experience and has the ability make your patrons must order list. We have compiled some of our favorite ways to serve up something your patrons might not cook at home and ways for you to leverage pork across multiple dayparts and applications. So optimize the products you bring in, increase check averages and give your patrons something they might not be able to replicate on their own – get pork back in the consideration set!

Tuscany Sausage Sandwich

25 MINS

Pork 101 Overview

Description:

A handheld Philly classic

Trend Info:

47% of 18-34 year olds and 37% of 35+ individuals would like restaurants to offer ethnically inspired pork dishes. 1

Street food inspired dishes is the #3 hottest culinary trend for 2018. 2

Ethnic cuisine is featured in 4 out of the top 20 hottest culinary trends in 2018. 2

Italian food is within the top 45 food trends of 2017.3

SOURCES:
1 Technomic 2017
2 National Restaurant Association “What’s Hot Culinary Forecast 2018”
3 Eater.com “Every Single Food Trend That’s Been Predicted for 2017”

Pain Points It Solves:

✓ On Trend
✓ Labor Saving
✓ Food Cost Control
✓ Less Than 10 Ingredients

Day Part:

Lunch
Dinner

TOTAL PREP & COOK TIME:

25 Minutes

Application:

Entree
Sandwiches

Product:

Nick’s® Premium Mild Sausage Link, 4oz Frozen

Allergens:

Dairy
Wheat

Cooking Technique:

Baking
Grill
Sauté

Ingredients:

4 – Nick’s® Italian Sausage Links
4 roasted red peppers
1 small onion, peeled and cut in half crosswise
2 tsp olive oil
1 bunch broccoli rabe, cooked
4 oz Marinara sauce
8 pieces sliced fresh mozzarella
4- (6inch) sandwich rolls

Instructions:

Grill Sausage on medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Sauté onions in olive oil until caramelized about 6 minutes.
To assemble, place sausage in roll, then roasted red peppers, broccoli rabe, marinara and fresh mozzarella.
Place sandwich in 400°F for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Suggested Sides:

Salad
Fries

Menu Ideas

PORK IDEATION TO INVIGORATE YOUR MENU