{"id":4883,"date":"2019-11-06T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T20:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-gordon-food-service.pantheonsite.io\/5-menu-ready-sandwich-opportunities\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T14:21:51","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T20:21:51","slug":"5-menu-ready-sandwich-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.com\/es-us\/ideas\/5-menu-ready-sandwich-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Menu-Ready Sandwich Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sandwiches hold a lot of opportunity, all nestled invitingly between two slices of bread. The ultimate in familiarity, they also are the ultimate in versatility, welcoming all sorts of flavor trends into the fold. \u201cMenuing unique, trend-forward sandwiches is a highly effective way to increase sales and promote menu differentiation,\u201d says Gerry Ludwig, CEC, Gordon Food Service Corporate Executive Chef. He pinpoints five opportunities in the sandwich category<\/a>, all with craveable, adaptable builds ready.<\/p>\n

1. Global handhelds<\/h3>\n

\u201cChefs are becoming more innovative in the sandwich category, exploring the different sandwich profiles around the world,\u201d Ludwig says. The real breakthrough, of course, can be traced back to Roy Choi and his food truck, Kogi Taco, which hit the streets in 2008 with its wildly creative mashup of Korean flavors and Mexican tacos. He gave everyone permission to do the same thing with a variety of handhelds\u2014Latin tortas and Asian banh mi sandwiches. Today, the innovation continues, offering big opportunity for menu distinction. One \u201cnew\u201d profile that\u2019s poised to emerge on the scene is the num pang, a sandwich that the proprietor of Num Pang in New York calls a Cambodian version of a banh mi, served warm instead of cold, and starring ingredients like spiced pork belly, roasted chicken \u201cchimi\u201d or roasted cauliflower.<\/p>\n

Menu examples:<\/strong>
Tamarind Pulled Pork Torta:pickled heirloom carrot, toasted sesame seed, mint and cilantro-basil crema\u2014Barrio, Chicago<\/p>\n

Bacon Banh Mi: Bacon-wrapped pork sausage, pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber, cilantro, lime, jalape\u00f1o, spicy mayo, fish sauce and furikake\u2014Sumo Dog, Los Angeles <\/p>\n

Pork + Pickle Banh Mi: Chile-mustard pork belly, Asian pickles, cilantro, Koji mayo, ciabatta\u2014Make Sandwich, New York<\/p>\n

2. Meatless sandwiches<\/h3>\n

Thanks to the sustaining trend in veg-centricity, where chefs coax out beautiful flavors through aggressive cooking and judicious use of savory protein elements, consumers are now embracing vegetables in new and unexpected places, including as the stars of sandwiches. \u201cThis may be the category where I\u2019m seeing the greatest amount of growth,\u201d Ludwig says. \u201cChefs are experimenting a lot, roasting, saut\u00e9ing, shaving vegetables, and really focusing on eye-turning plate presentation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Menu examples:<\/strong>
Shaved Vegetable Sandwich: Cucumber, fennel, carrot, radish, red onion, avocado, tomato, Maldon salt and sourdough\u2014Lunetta All Day, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Hippie Sandwich: Green mash, avocado, cucumber, sunflower sprouts, Green Goddess, feta\u2014Friends & Family, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Spicy Cauliflower: Cabot clothbound cheddar, sauerkraut, sambal, whole wheat and a Green Goddess wedge\u2014Sunday In Brooklyn, New York<\/p>\n

3. Dutch Crunch<\/h3>\n

\u201cWe discovered this bread in California during our street-level research five years ago,\u201d Ludwig says. Gordon Food Service brought it to market and a lot of operators now use it as their signature bread. Very similar to a ciabatta roll, the Dutch Crunch roll features a \u201ccracked earth\u201d crust that yields a sweet, savory, aromatic crunch.<\/p>\n

Menu ideas:<\/strong>
Pulled Bacon on Dutch Crunch: red slaw, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, pickled jalape\u00f1os, refried baked beans, chili mayonnaise<\/p>\n

Flying Pig on Dutch Crunch: fire-braised pork, red onion jam, spicy mustard sauce, housemade B&B pickles<\/p>\n

Crispy Pork Dutch Crunch: panko-breaded pulled pork, pickled cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, bistro sauce<\/p>\n

4. Churrascos<\/h3>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re flagging this opportunity for our customers who might have missed it the first time around, and for new customers since we first talked about churrasco sandwiches<\/a> a few years back,\u201d Ludwig says. This is a single menu item discovered at the chain Island Burger in New York, which calls itself \u201cHome of the Churrasco.\u201d The sandwich there saw a double-lobe boneless skinless chicken breast in a wet marinade, char-grilled, then loaded with flavorful toppings. It boasts bold flavor layerings unlike anything seen before, and holds lots of potential for interpretation.<\/p>\n

Menu ideas:<\/strong>
Chilean Chacarero: Beef steak, breaded green beans, tomato, avocado, Muenster, cilantro mayonnaise, French bun<\/p>\n

Baja Churrasco: Lemon pepper chicken, muenster cheese, charred tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, onion tanglers, chive mayonnaise, French bun<\/p>\n

Churrasco Chimichurri: Ancho chicken, Brie, charred tomato, chimichurri sauce, avocado, pickled carrots, garlic mayonnaise, onion roll<\/p>\n

5. Braised meat sandwiches<\/h3>\n

The momentum behind this opportunity is that the meat is tender, indulgent, and craveable. \u201cWe tried to capitalize on the successful iterations we\u2019ve seen in the marketplace over the years and put them into menu-ready recipes for our customers,\u201d Ludwig says.<\/p>\n

Menu ideas:<\/strong>
Braised Chicken Ratatouille Sandwich: eggplant, zucchini, Roma tomatoes, peppers, whipped goat cheese, Dijon-Sriracha mayonnaise, Dutch Crunch roll<\/p>\n

Braised Lamb Sandwich: chermoula carrots, goat cheese spread, kohlrabi slaw, ciabatta roll <\/p>\n

Braised Asian Pork Naanwhich: pickled cabbage, ginger mayonnaise, sweet Sriracha, cucumbers, cilantro<\/p>\n

We Can Help<\/h3>\n

Ask your Sales Representative about recipes that can bring these culinary opportunities to your menu.
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