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Grilled Favorites & Seafood

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the BBQ to Your House

The summer is here, and the time is right — your grill is ready for ignition.

The best BBQ in town is happening in your back of house; let Performance help you get the word out. We have sustainable seafood options from prime waters around the world, new takes on burgers to sear the spectacular into guests’ memory banks, and familiar, fiery, smoky, grilled goodness with a fresh, new look. It’s food that can serve as rocket fuel for your summer sales.

As much as everyone loves a good backyard BBQ, grill season is so much more than typical burgers and dogs. Research shows that today’s consumer is interested in farm-totable stories; high-quality sourcing; innovative, international influences; and creative, culinary combinations.

For June, Performance chefs were inspired by the classic comforts of grilled chicken, pork, fish, kabobs,

and burgers with modern applications that marry tradition and style.

The Fresh Catch®, Bay Winds®, Empire’s Treasure®, and World Dock® brands cover a range of seafood options for maximum accessibility, while Braveheart® and Green Origin® provide equal levels of quality and consistency for meat lovers and veggie heads, respectively. Finally, Allegiance® Pork offers PathProven® supply chain tracing, and West Creek® represents the highest standards in menu value, so your customers have even more choices.

The smell of the grill is like a bat signal to the community that it’s time to eat. Thrill your regulars and excite new visitors with these smokin’ hot summer specials.

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Bay All Day

Increasingly, we know that consumers are interested in the stories behind their fish, while some simply want to sink their forks into a tasty grilled meal. Bay Winds® Chilean Sea Bass just happens to satisfy both groups.

The sea bass is the result of an arduous journey south from the harbors of Punta Arenas in the Patagonia region of Chile, through the icy, stormy waters near the northern shelf of Antarctica. There, a crew of legacy fishermen harvest the wild, long-line caught, 100% all natural Chilean sea bass.

For the diners with a singular focus on food, the fish is incredibly rich, with large, ivory white, oil saturated flakes. This recipe combines South American sourcing with Mexican ingredients and a touch of Thai. Serve the sea bass alongside a fluffy mixture of Contigo® Black Beans and Asian Pride® Jasmine Rice, next to a flavor-soaked medley of birria-seasoned corn and jalapenos. The poblano queso sauce is a tangy, creamy complement to the sumptuous fish. Peruvian tear drop peppers pop with sparks of heat and color on this eyecatching canvas.

EZ Does It

Bay Winds EZ Peel BBQ

Shrimp is a New Orleans classic of buttery Cajun spices and sweet wild-caught shrimp. The grilled ciabatta baguette on the side ensures guests won’t miss a drop of their new favorite sauce.

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Bay Winds Shrimp, 16-20 421117 | DV328

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Chef Talk

Since seafood is hyper regional, other varieties of fish can also be used to make this recipe successful. Haddock, cod, sole, and even mahi-mahi can be substituted for best results.

Jump into the fire

Looking for the perfect pairing with your grilled specialties & a way to engage customers?

Fries are an excellent pairing for grilled favorites, but did you know 94% of customers said they’d want fries served with fun dipping sauces, such as garlic cheese sauce, BBQ ranch, or pizza sauce?¹ With National French Fry Day later in the summer, now is the perfect time to leverage momentum and create a relevant way to engage with your guests! Get saucy with Lamb Weston by joining FryDay Night Tour! Learn more at NationalFrenchFryDay.com.

Burger trendability

No Better Burger

ingredients

The grill has done some serious work in lighting up this half-pound burger feast. Tender with the highest, most consistent quality, a Braveheart® Patty is covered in Roma® Cheddar Cheese and loaded with roasted onions, poblano peppers, and grilled Contigo® Chorizo. The flavor doesn’t even come close to stopping there: A lightly spicy Contigo Chipotle Aioli gets kicked up a notch by decadent Contigo Birria bacon jam. The Heritage Ovens® Brioche Bun does its level best to hold this juicy flavor bomb together (it will, but not for long!)

The beauty of everybody’s new favorite burger special is that extra drinks will have to be ordered to wash down all the messy deliciousness.

Deli-ver the Goods

BRAVEHEART® BURGER 8 OZ. PATTY

258519 | WW062

Special weave technology allows it to hold size and shape when cooked

The Braveheart Deli Burger represents the best of both worlds: the grill and the deli counter. A craveable Angus beef patty is topped with sliced pastrami, a creamy blanket of Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and tangy horseradish mayo. This burger definitely meats expectations.

level is HIGH — it’s often the first platform for new flavors &

Bok’s Symphony

Grilled simplicity can be a big winner for both your kitchen staff and your customers. Take this West Creek® Fire Leg recipe, which is appealing to the eye without a ton of components.

More affordable and versatile than other parts, chicken thighs have become a buzzy item. Marinate them overnight in a sweet and spicy mix of Asian Pride® Chili Sauce, Sriracha, soy sauce, West Creek Brown Sugar, and more, then serve over a bed of charred bok choy. The vitamin-rich Chinese cabbage plays up the zesty chicken with a crunchy, silky texture combination.

Man Bites Dog

West Creek Beef

Franks are stuffed with roasted jalapenos and velvety American cheese before being wrapped in bacon and chargrilled. Talk about bursting with flavor! Sriracha ketchup and pickled red onions pile on waves of tastiness.

West Creek 6” Beef Franks 4/1

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Better trim and tighter drop weight than a typical packer label

WEST CREEK QUARTERED CHICKEN LEG

interested in infusing more international flavors into your grilled dishes?

Satisfy their cravings and spice up menus with Butterball® Ground Turkey, which serves as a blank canvas to take guests on a culinary trip — from kimchi turkey burgers to curried turkey bowls, turkey kofta, and more! Or offer up classic globally spiced grilled kabobs with Butterball Sliced Turkey Tenderloin Medallions

84%

of consumers love or like grilled items

Datassential SNAP!

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Chef Talk

Let the tuna rest for five minutes before slicing. And remember that there are other vegetables that can be roasted to accompany this recipe as well. It’s all about the color of the dish once completed. Keep it bright and colorful and use seasonal vegetables where applicable.

EMPIRE’S TREASURE GRILLED TUNA STEAK OR TUNA POKE & RICE BOWL

Treasured Tuna

Hawaiian poke bowls, with their diced raw fish and fresh veggies, have made the move from the Pacific to menu mainstays. Our version is a grilled alternative, starring Empire’s Treasure® Ahi Tuna Steaks in lieu of sushi.

Here, we carefully sear the tuna on very high heat and slice into thin strips. The fish is served in a bowl over fluffy, aromatic Asian Pride® Jasmine Rice with a combination of vivid veggies, including cauliflower, broccoli, snow peas, carrots, thinly sliced radishes, Peak® Red Cabbage, and Delancey Street Deli® Pickled Red Onions — all tossed with Village Garden® Sesame Ginger Dressing. The tapestry of summer colors — pinks, purples, oranges, and greens – are a good bet to turn heads and get crucial social clicks.

Empire's Treasure Tuna Steak, Sashimi 6 oz.

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Heroes on the Half Shell

Wild-caught in Florida, Empire’s Treasure Oysters are frozen within hours of harvest using a processing method that maintains 100% of their natural shape and juices. These exquisite grilled oysters are brushed with butter and garlic, then drizzled with a Thai mignonette sauce that will cause shellfish connoisseurs to celebrate.

Empire's Treasure Oyster Half Shell, Medium 378446 | CB550

Okey DokeySmoky

Success in the boxing ring sometimes comes down to a well-placed one-two punch. The path to a high-performing grilled special can be similar: a tender, juicy protein paired with a simple side.

Allegiance® Pork is sourced from the top 20% of hogs available in the U.S., raised by a single-source Midwestern family in their network of farms. Using our state-of-the-art DNA tracing program, PathProven®, we ensure animal welfare for 100% all natural consistency, gorgeous marbling, and superior flavor.

For this Hispanic-inspired recipe, Allegiance Tenderloin is marinated overnight in a smoky Contigo® Chimichurri, Contigo Chipotle, West Creek® Molasses rub that accentuates the pork’s natural flavors. Grilled Mexican corn cobettes with a sprinkling of Cotija cheese, tajin seasoning, and cilantro provide a great, textural complement to the succulent pork.

Allegiance Pork Tenderloin 464541 | NH836

Allegiance Boston Pork Butt 586076 | NH890

Catch the Wave

We don’t always think of salmon as a smoked centerpiece, but this sweet and spicy, summery plate is excellent for reeling in grill fanatics.

Our exclusive The Fresh Catch® line of seafood is sourced from pristine waters around the world and delivered fresh, never frozen for optimal taste. Marinate the salmon filets in an Asian-influenced sauce of teriyaki, West Creek® Honey, and Peak® Ginger. Smoke using your preferred wood choice for up to two hours until the beautiful burnt ends showcase that char color against the pinkish red of the salmon. Then garnish with slivers of Peak Green Onions for a touch of fresh color. Serve alongside lush lettuce to play up the grill/greens visual concept and complete this simple but stirring presentation.

The Fresh Catch Salmon Filet, Skin On, 3-4 lb

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The Fresh Catch Atlantic Salmon Filet, 3-4 lb

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THE FRESH CATCH® SALMON FILET, SKIN ON 599728 | 12566

Delivered fresh every time

Chef Talk

Cherry wood is one of my favorites for this dish; the salmon loves it as you will taste in the final product. Teriyaki, honey, Sriracha, and ginger create a harmony of sweet, spicy, bright, and salty with the unctuous salmon for meal memory. Basting during the smoking process encases the salmon with a flavor-packed, gooey crust, creating the perfect bite.

The Fresh Catch® Spicy Sweet Salmon Burnt Ends

Servings: 8

Ingredients

4 lbs. The Fresh Catch Salmon Filet, 3-4 lbs. Skinless, large dice, 599728 | 12566 Wood of choice for smoking

2 c. Asian Pride® Teriyaki Sauce

½ c. West Creek® Honey

2 T. Peak® Ginger, minced

¼ c. Sriracha

¼ c. Black Sesame Seeds, for garnish

½ c. Peak Green Onions, finely chopped for garnish

Method

Whisk together teriyaki, Sriracha, and ginger. Pour this over salmon and marinate under refrigeration overnight.

Warm smoker to 250° F. Remove marinated salmon from the refrigerator. Spray a wire rack with pan spray then place salmon on the rack into the smoker for 1-2 hours. Baste the salmon with the marinade every 20 minutes during smoking process.

Remove salmon from smoker and portion, offering garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

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17%

Marinades for fish have increased more than

Datassential INSTANT CHART, FISH ENTREES

in the last year, the highest increase among all preparation styles in that category

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GREEN ORIGIN® VEGGIE PATTY

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Minimally processed to bring out the most natural flavors

Plant-based burgers have experienced growth of 284% over the last 4 years

Datassential INSPIRATION: Cake, OCT'22

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Veggie Tale

Meat lovers don’t have a monopoly on grilled yumminess. Veggies have long been seared favorites — the char of the grill somehow conjuring the best flavors as if by magic — and plant-based menu items grow more popular by the day, according to industry data.

Upgrade your burger offerings with this Asian Veggie Grill Delight, starring a Green Origin® Original Veggie Patty. Green Origin is an exclusive, industry-leading brand with a portfolio of great-tasting, clean label plant-based proteins. With superior flavors and sizzling juiciness, Green Origin Patties perform just like a beef burger.

This visually alluring version is grilled and basted in a hoisin Q sauce, topped with shiitake mushrooms, onions, and goat cheese crumbles, before being crowned with nutrient-rich kimchi and wrapped in a Heritage Ovens® Kaiser Roll. Burger fans of all stripes will sink their teeth into this saucy masterpiece.

Need to take your BBQ game to the next level?

Custom Culinary® Bases and True Foundations

Liquid Stock Concentrates punch up flavor in brines and marinades in an instant. Custom Culinary frozen, readyto-use sauces all work perfectly when blended with your house BBQ sauce or simply on their own. A Korean-Style Barbecue Sauce complements chicken and ribs, and the Kentucky-Style Bourbon Sauce punches up pork, steak, chicken, salmon, and burgers. You can’t go wrong by blending sweet and savory with a touch of heat!

BLACK NITRILE GLOVES

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

BLACK NITRILE GLOVES

• Perfect for handling and breaking down BBQ meats and seafood

• Ideal for general foodservice or cleaning needs in front or back of house

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Perfect for handling and breaking down BBQ meats and seafood

• Non-latex soft barehand feel, with high durability and a polished look

• Ideal for general foodservice or cleaning needs in front or back of house

• Sleek, professional black color hides stains well in customer facing operations

• Non-latex soft barehand feel, with high durability and a polished look

• Sleek, professional black color hides grease stains well in customer facing operations

Chimi Buffet

There’s just something about skewering meat and veggies on a stick and cooking over fire — it feels elemental, like getting in touch with the earliest grilling methods.

For these zesty kabobs, we alternate Bay Winds ® Shrimp with World Dock ® Haddock cubes, cherry tomatoes, and fennel wedges. The skewers are brushed with a dynamic chimichurri sauce from Contigo ® .

Once grilled, you’ll have a juicy, fall-off-thestick Mediterranean feast. And we’ve got a plan for all that extra flavor: serve with a side of hummus and warm naan bread so your guests can dip the seafood and veggies, as well as create their own delectable handhelds. Have your beverage menu at the ready though; you’re going to need several cold drinks to go with these summer skewers.

World Dock Haddock Loin, 4 oz.

Boneless/Skinless 798293 | VC006

World Dock Tilapia Filet, 5-7 oz.

Boneless/Skinless 858049 | 11242

World Dock Flounder Filet, 6 oz.

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World Dock Cod Loin, 6 oz. 405217 | DV776

Dock Holiday

Chef Talk

Cut the haddock into similar sized pieces as the shrimp, so that the cook time is the same. Most grilled shrimp cooks in less than five minutes, so equal sizing of the seafood is critical.

WORLD DOCK®

4 OZ HADDOCK LOIN

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Quick frozen with low moisture and a mild, slightly sweeter taste than cod or pollock

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World Dock Haddock & Bay Winds

Shrimp Chimichurri Kabob

What are some cost-effective & easy ways to prepare dishes for your SUMMER grilling menu?

Delicious and easy-to-prepare Roma® Gourmet Beef and Pork

Meatballs are created with quality ingredients and have a homemade taste guests will love. Add grilled meatballs as a featured protein for fresh salads and grain bowls, to beef up marinated veggie skewers, or serve up comfort with grilled Italian meatball paninis. They're fully cooked and flash frozen for freshness — giving you the flexibility to serve them any time.