What do you get when comfort foods go outdoors? Street foods, of course. Street foods are a combination of nostalgic or exotic positioning, on-the-go appeal, craveability and value. This mixture is a hit with consumers who are trading down from pricier fare but don’t want to sacrifice flavor. In particular, street foods allow diners to continue to enjoy rich, flavorful proteins such as pork and poultry, but in smaller quantities at lower price points.

Sandwiches are a perennial favorite of diners because of their taste, convenience, portability and the chances they offer for customization. They’re a traditional comfort food, yet they may also be the most versatile items on the menu—offering plenty of opportunities for differentiation, updating and upscaling without scaring off customers who aren’t ready for anything too novel.

What’s new this summer for pork and poultry dishes? Ethnic accents, chile peppers and fruit notes, among other trends. Here’s a “Top Ten” to spur creative thinking for your menu.

Since 1994, Patuxent Farms has been serving operators quality meats they can count on. Over the last 16 years, our Patuxent Farms brand of quality assured meats has delivered a broad range of proteins; both minimally processed and value added chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb and veal. In addition to offering this wide variety, Patuxent Farms meats are chosen for their superior flavor and quality and are a centerpiece for any menu application.

Bacon today is everywhere, not just in its most familiar role as a traditional breakfast meat, but also working hard on lunch and dinner menus—as a topping on classic sandwiches such as the club and BLT; crumbled on spinach or cobb salads; or flavoring soups, bean stews, greens and other side dishes.

In the 46 years since their creation, Buffalo wings have flown far beyond their city of origin to become an iconic American snack food. But the original concept has also spread its wings, so to speak. Nowadays, Buffalo “wings” may not even have bones, and “Buffalo” has become a shorthand flavor designation for any food that combines chicken, hot sauce (or hot flavoring) and perhaps blue cheese.

Choose the perfect ham for your menu need: carving, slicing, shaving. Quality, consistency and delicious taste you can always count on.

Versatile enough to be used in any menu application.

Our sugar-cured bacon is smoked to produce an outstanding sweet and smokey flavor that will enhance any meal.

The #1 appetizer on menus today. Patuxent Farms Chicken Wings are available in breaded, glazed and oven roasted varieties, with sizes ranging from small to jumbo.

From appetizers and entrees to sandwiches, pasta or salad toppers, Patuxent Farms Tenderloins and Strips can enhance any recipe.