--- title: How to Make Photo-Ready Proteins description: When defining modern entrées, we're talking about a new plate composition, where protein is still the star, but quality has replaced quantity and sides have become co-stars. image: https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/hubfs/CLEMENS_CapreseRoast4_Delivered%20(1)%20copy%20copy.jpg --- [CONTACT US](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/contact-us) [800.523.5291](tel:+18005235291) - [Products](https://clemensfoodservice.com/products/) - [Bacon](https://clemensfoodservice.com/products/bacon) - [Ham](https://clemensfoodservice.com/products/ham) - [Sausage](https://clemensfoodservice.com/products/sausage) - [Premium Reserve](https://clemensfoodservice.com/products/https://clemensfoodservice.com/products/premium-reserve) - [Fresh Pork](https://clemensfoodservice.com/products/fresh-pork/) - Brands - [Hatfield](https://clemensfoodservice.com/brands/brand-detail/#hatfield-detail) - [Premium Reserve](https://clemensfoodservice.com/brands/brand-detail/#premium-reserve-detail) - [Kunzler](https://clemensfoodservice.com/brands#kunzler) - [Farm Promise](https://clemensfoodservice.com/brands/brand-detail/#farm--promise-detail) - [Prima Porta](https://clemensfoodservice.com/brands/brand-detail/#prima-porta-detail) - [Who We Serve](https://clemensfoodservice.com/who-we-serve/) - [Partner Benefits](https://clemensfoodservice.com/partner-benefits/) - [Manage Costs](https://clemensfoodservice.com/partner-benefits/manage-costs/) - [Video Gallery](https://clemensfoodservice.com/partner-benefits/video-gallery/) - [Culinary Support](https://clemensfoodservice.com/partner-benefits/culinary-support/) - [Clemens Food Group Rewards](https://clemensfoodservice.com/partner-benefits/cfg-rewards/) - [Menu Ideas](https://clemensfoodservice.com/menu-ideas/) - [Insights & Trends](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/trends/) [![](https://clemensfoodservice.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/CFG-FS-main-logo-tablet.png)](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/) - [PRODUCTS](https://clemensfoodservice.com/products/) - [BRANDS](https://clemensfoodservice.com/brands/) - [WHO WE SERVE](https://clemensfoodservice.com/who-we-serve/) - [PARTNER BENEFITS](https://clemensfoodservice.com/partner-benefits/) - [MENU IDEAS](https://clemensfoodservice.com/menu-ideas/) - [INSIGHTS & TRENDS](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/trends) [![Clemens Food Group - Foodservice](https://clemensfoodservice.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/CFG-FS-main-logo-tablet.png)](https://clemensfoodservice.com/) ##### HOW WE SERVE # INSIGHTS & TRENDS ##### Helping you take action [![Share on facebook](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fprograms.clemensfoodservice.com%2Ftrends%2Fhow-to-make-photo-ready-proteins%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on twitter](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fprograms.clemensfoodservice.com%2Ftrends%2Fhow-to-make-photo-ready-proteins%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fprograms.clemensfoodservice.com%2Ftrends%2Fhow-to-make-photo-ready-proteins%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on pinterest](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pinterest-color.png?width=24&name=pinterest-color.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprograms.clemensfoodservice.com%2Ftrends%2Fhow-to-make-photo-ready-proteins%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) # How to Make Photo-Ready Proteins December 11, 2018 Posted by [Clemens Food Service](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/trends/author/clemens-food-service) on 12/11/18, 5:07 PM *Four ways to bring the “Wow!” factor to the center of the plate* [![CLEMENS_CapreseRoast4_Delivered (1) copy copy](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLEMENS_CapreseRoast4_Delivered%20(1)%20copy%20copy.jpg?width=2697&name=CLEMENS_CapreseRoast4_Delivered%20(1)%20copy%20copy.jpg)](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/trends/how-to-make-photo-ready-proteins) When it comes to the center of the plate, looks matter. Which is why in this Instagram-driven world, chefs are leveraging the built-in visual appeal of proteins to make their dishes truly stand out and increase their premium value. Showing off a nice char or beautiful caramelization is an expectation; add in a few modern approaches and not only will diners order, but also snap a photo and share with the rest of the world. At Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp, a New American restaurant in San Diego, Calif., its Pork Tomahawk is a showstopper, featuring an elegant long bone jutting out from its two-rib, belly-in center-cut chop. The pork is served with Hoppin’ John risotto, black-eyed peas, tasso ham, braising greens, cracklings and apple compote. Rethink proteins with these four creative approaches—designed to give next-level status to your menu. ![Herb-Crusted Pork Rib Roast with Red Wine Sauce (1) copy](https://programs.clemensfoodservice.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Herb-Crusted%20Pork%20Rib%20Roast%20with%20Red%20Wine%20Sauce%20(1)%20copy.jpg?width=3000&name=Herb-Crusted%20Pork%20Rib%20Roast%20with%20Red%20Wine%20Sauce%20(1)%20copy.jpg) *PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of National Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff. Des Moines, IA USA* ### **Boning Up** Bone-in presentations make every cut photo ready. - Serve a sharing plate of a blackened eight-bone rib rack of pork on a chopping board, adding fresh herbs and roasted vegetables as accompaniments. - Carve a pork chop into slices, then place the meat up against the bone for dramatic effect, serving it family style. - Serve a pork shank standing up straight, garnishing it with a giant chicharron jutting upward. ### **Smoke 'Em** Smoke delivers drama and aroma to the table. - Serve a shareable crown of pork under a glass dome, burning rosemary to create a beautifully perfumed smoke. - Serve pork ribs under a silver dome filled with applewood smoke created with a smoking gun. ### **Go Thin** Pound out pork chops and char for good plate coverage. - Serve thin-cut pork chops with the bone in, serve with a trio of mustards. - Char pounded-out pork chops, then top with smoked clams. ### **Stuff It** Update classic French technique for modern menus. Nothing says comfort food like a rich, satisfying stuffing. - Make a dressing of pork sausage, then spoon it over a pork loin, roll and roast. - Slit a hole in a thick-cut pork chop and add za’atar-spiced stuffing. By employing creative techniques to fan favorite dishes, modern entrées stand out with visually striking, mouthwatering presentations. 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