According to trend expert Nancy Kruse, pork is the protein of the moment on restaurant menus across the country.
*Does a little dance*
Why? Aside from being despicably delicious, pork provides diners with a versatile, fun alternative to run-of-the-mill staples. At casual dining chains like Cracker Barrel, pork often appears as a chef’s special, offering a welcome break from the usual menu. Meanwhile, high-end restaurateurs are experimenting with the whole pig, creating gourmet nibbles from yummy, underutilized bits like the cheeks.
To whet your appetite for the new “it” protein, check out Grub Street’s slideshow of the greatest pork dishes in New York. Even if you don’t live in NYC (we don’t!) the yummy photos are worth every click. Seriously-there’s a pork belly BLT involved. And we know you’re dying to find out what a pork nugget and boudin basque is.
With all these inspiring, mouthwatering options, is there any reason to stray from the pork on the menu? We didn’t think so either.
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