Comfort food classics remain a favorite choice when consumers dine out. Menu items including mac and cheese, burgers, wings, pizza and more are options that operators can rely on to boost their bottom lines, but for consumers looking for something new, adding a signature sauce can make a big difference. Adding bold flavor with condiments such as barbecue sauce can be a game-changer. According to Technomic’s recent Flavor Consumer Trend Report, 39% of consumers say they are more likely to order a particular dish if it comes with a unique sauce, and when asked their favorite sauce for chicken fingers and wings, consumers ranked barbecue sauce their favorite for both. Their top choice when picking a barbecue sauce is Kansas City style, but the flavor combination of barbecue sauce—savory, smoky, spicy and sweet—is what sells diners on dishes, no matter what region the food is from.
For refreshing the menu with barbecue-inspired offerings, Cattlemen’s BBQ sauces from McCormick For Chefs offer the perfect starting point—and finishing notes. From the tangy sauces of the Carolinas to the rich, smoky flavors of Kansas City, Cattlemen’s lineup of regionally-inspired sauces are made with thick tomato paste to offer better coverage and cling. They also don’t break under high temperatures, ensuring operators can be confident that every dish made with the sauces tastes and looks great. What’s more, they are extendible by 20%, which means lower food costs and added versatility in the back-of-house.
Need some menu inspiration? Try these delicious dishes:
- BBQ Chicken Pizza ft. Cattlemen’s® Memphis Sweet BBQ Sauce: This fan favorite gets taken to the next level with Cattlemen’s Memphis Sweet. Made from a blend of sugar, molasses and pineapple juice concentrate with hickory smoke flavor, it’s the perfect addition to any barbecue chicken pizza.
- Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich ft. Cattlemen’s® Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ™ Sauce: Regional flare takes center stage on this sandwich. Cattlemen’s Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce features zesty, creamy mustard blended with rich molasses, aged cayenne peppers, apple cider vinegar and natural hickory smoke to add unbeatable Carolina flavor and distinctive golden color to pulled pork sandwiches.
- BBQ Wings ft. Cattlemen’s® Kansas City Classic® BBQ Sauce: Great at happy hour and all day long, chicken wings get an upgrade with Cattlemen’s Kansas City Classic BBQ Sauce. It’s made with the perfect combination of sweet molasses and sugar and balanced with tangy vinegar and ripe tomatoesto create the gold standard for every BBQ sauce.
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This post is sponsored by McCormick For Chefs®