{"id":25523,"date":"2019-10-31T13:10:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T17:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-gordon-food-service-canada.pantheonsite.io\/ideas\/burger-alternatives-make-their-mark\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T11:12:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:12:24","slug":"burger-alternatives-make-their-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/en-ca\/ideas\/burger-alternatives-make-their-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"Burger Alternatives Make Their Mark\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>There are many ways to satisfy burger cravings without beef<\/h2>\n<p>Step aside beef, there\u2019s a new burger in town. Alt-burgers are plentiful, and they\u2019re a thing. Plant-based, turkey, pork and more\u2014these options appeal to a growing segment of diners looking for new flavors or options that fit lifestyle preferences or health choices.<\/p>\n<p>We asked the Gordon Food Service culinary team to scout alt-burger opportunities. They came back with ideas succeeding in the regions they serve. As the popularity of alt-burgers grows, here are some ideas that may be poised to find a place on your menu:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.gfs.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/Shot%204%20MTC%20Deep%20South%20Bahn%20Mi%20Lava%20Turkey.jpg\" alt=\"Deep South Burger, Banh Mi Naanwich Burger, Lava Lava Hawaiian Turkey Burger\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The alt-burger: Deep South Burger<br \/>\nThe wow factor:<\/strong> Fried green tomatoes are topped with pimento cheese, thick-cut bacon and comeback sauce on a pretzel bun.<br \/>\n<strong>Behind the burger:<\/strong> Christine Dively, Culinary Specialist, Florida<\/p>\n<p><strong>The alt-burger: Banh Mi Naanwich Burger<br \/>\nWhy you\u2019ll love it: <\/strong>Lightlife Plant-Based Burger is topped with pickled carrots and cucumber, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeno, and spicy aioli on grilled naan.<br \/>\n<strong>Behind the burger:<\/strong> Rachel Mazur, North Carolina<\/p>\n<p><strong>The alt-burger: Lava Lava Hawaiian Turkey Burger<br \/>\nWhy you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> Fresh turkey burger is glazed with Kogi OG Kalbi sauce. Topped with Asian slaw, cucumber namasu and drizzled with serrano chili aioli on a Hawaiian bun.<br \/>\n<strong>Behind the burger:<\/strong> Christine Dively, Florida<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.gfs.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/Shot%205%20MTC%20Kentucky%20Bourben%20Bacon%20Pork%20Al%20Pastor_1.jpg\" alt=\"Pork Burger al Pastor, Kentucky Bourbon Bacon Burger\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The alt-burger: Pork Burger Al Pastor<br \/>\nWhy you\u2019ll love it: <\/strong>Fresh pork burger topped with tomatillo and poblano relish and pineapple on a stout beer bun.<br \/>\n<strong>Behind the burger:<\/strong> Bill Barker, Illinois<\/p>\n<p><strong>The alt-burger: Kentucky Bourbon Bacon Breakfast Burger<br \/>\nWhy you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> Pork belly, bourbon bacon jam, soft fried egg, and feta cheese are served on a brioche bun.<br \/>\n<strong>Behind the burger:<\/strong> Adam Walkover, Florida<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many ways to satisfy burger cravings without beef Step aside beef, there\u2019s a new burger in town. 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