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Pork-Loving Charts

The ‘America's Favorite Bacon Dishes' Infographic is Surprisi

— September 14, 2011 — Art & Design
After viewing this post on the ‘America’s Favorite Bacon Dishes’ infographic, it’s hard not to want a bite of delicious meat.

Based on social media rankings and surveys, the infographic takes you through some of the most popular bacon dishes in different areas of the United States. Some of the more surprising entries come from Chicago (chorizo-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon), Austin (flying pig bacon and maple donuts), and Seattle (a burger with bacon jam).

Even more surprisingly, dates are the most popular food to accompany bacon, followed by ice cream, steak, burgers, then hot dogs, donuts, and waffles. Who knew bacon and dates even taste good together? It’s also interesting to see that people prefer bacon-flavored ice cream to a bacon cheeseburger.

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Trend Themes
1. Bacon-based Dishes - Restaurants and food producers can find success by experimenting with bacon as the central ingredient in new dishes and products, as customers continue to seek out unique and indulgent flavors.
2. Surprising Flavor Combinations - There is an opportunity for chefs and food companies to explore unexpected flavor pairings like bacon and dates, or bacon and ice cream, in order to stand out in an increasingly crowded food market.
3. Regional Food Preferences - By analyzing social media and survey data, marketers can discover regional food preferences like the popularity of bacon-wrapped chorizo-stuffed dates in Chicago, and use this information to inform product development and targeted marketing campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Food producers and restaurants can leverage the popularity of bacon to create unique and indulgent new products and menu items, capitalizing on the ongoing demand for comfort foods and flavorful ingredients.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketers can use data analytics to understand regional food preferences and piggyback on viral social media trends to promote products and services to targeted audiences.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - Hotel chains and tourist destinations can develop bacon-themed programs and experiences, such as bacon tastings or bacon-inspired spa treatments, to appeal to guests who seek out thematic and immersive vacations.
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