Smoked cheeses, pork, bacon, and a taste of apple pie are the star ingredients on a new limited time menu at the global restaurant chain Johnny Rockets. Starting January 5 at participating restaurants across the country, Johnny Rockets will feature a new chicken sandwich, cheeseburger and loaded street tots, all with a robust combination of toppings.

Thenew menu items are a Portobello Chicken Sandwich, Texas BBQ Pulled Pork Cheeseburger, and Smoky Cheddar Pulled Pork Loaded Street Tots. Also available for a limited time is Johnny Rockets’ new, All-American Apple Crumble Shake.

"Our guests eagerly anticipate our limited time menu offers from our food innovation team," says Joel Bulger, chief marketing officer. "During the last year, we have provided a steady flow of unforgettable culinary experiences for our fans. We know the new sandwiches, loaded street tots and shake, inspired by the winter season, will again be instant fan favorites."

The Portobello Chicken Sandwich is an all-natural grilled, farm-raised chicken breast topped with smoked Gouda cheese, Portobello mushrooms, fresh spring mix, Applewood smoked bacon, and mayonnaise served on a brioche bun.

The Texas BBQ Pulled Pork Cheeseburger is a handcrafted, fresh, 100 percent farm-raised beef burger topped with Wisconsin cheddar cheese, hickory smoked pulled pork served with lettuce, and Johnny Rockets special recipe smoke house BBQ sauce on a brioche bun.

The Smoky Cheddar Pulled Pork Loaded Street Tots are crispy golden tater tops topped with hickory smoked pulled pork, cheddar cheese, chopped scallions and drizzled with Johnny Rockets special smoke house BBQ sauce.

The All-American Apple Crumble Shake is hand-spun and made-to-order and prepared with premium vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, apple pie crumbs and topped with whipped cream and a delicious, pop-in-your-mouth, mini apple pie.

The new menu is available at participating restaurants January 5 through February 28.

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