{"id":4702,"date":"2017-10-17T13:04:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T18:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-gordon-food-service.pantheonsite.io\/menu-success-alternative-cuts-beef\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T14:14:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T20:14:06","slug":"menu-success-alternative-cuts-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.com\/en-us\/ideas\/menu-success-alternative-cuts-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"Menu Success with Alternative Cuts of Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bistronomic cuts may be lesser known, but they offer something their elite cousins can\u2019t: profitable per-plate prices with good profit margins. Thanks to their big, beefy flavor, they can taste more delicious than their more expensive relatives and you can create menu differentiation through unique recipes\u2014and that goes a long way with customers.<\/p>\n

Preferred alternative cuts of beef <\/h3>\n

To help you shop smart, we\u2019ve created this visual guide that features common favorites and what makes them so appealing to operators and customers alike. The key to getting your money\u2019s worth lies in purchasing the most profit-friendly cuts of beef, cooking them right and using them to create signature dishes that patrons will crave (more on that below). <\/p>\n

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Culinary approaches to alternative cuts of beef <\/h3>\n

Courtesy of their full, meaty flavor you don\u2019t have to do a lot to alternative cuts of beef to delight your customers. In fact, their rich, beefy flavor gives you more play in terms of cooking methods and culinary creativity. While getting the best out of them may take a bit more planning and cooking time, they require very little in terms of preparation.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve pulled together the best cooking methods for each cut and a few menu ideas to get you started. Consider these your building blocks. As you gain confidence working with these alternative cuts, experiment with ways to bring them to your table. The goal is to offer your guests crave-worthy flavors they aren\u2019t likely to make at home.<\/p>\n

\"Prepping<\/p>\n

While traditionally grilled steaks aren\u2019t going away, turning customers on to alternative cuts of beef through a little culinary creativity can deliver a great flavor experience along with menu differentiation. That\u2019s a win-win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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