In the style of most food and drink items served at a fair, The Pig and The Potato created an over-the-top pork dish for the New York State Fair.
From afar, the parfaits served at this fair seemed to be quite ordinary, with alternating layers of crunchy granola layer and creamy white yogurt. However, going up to The Pig and The Potato's booth would quickly reveal that what it was serving was in fact a Pulled Pork BBQ parfait. Rather than channeling sweet flavors, this pork dish featured smoky pulled pork and mashed potatoes.
While these items would ordinarily be staples of a hearty dinner meal that demand to be eaten with a fork and knife, serving them in a cup makes the pork dish portable in a shareable snack-sized portion that can be eaten with just a spoon.
Savory Pork Parfaits
This Pork Dish Takes After the Form of a Sweet Parfait Snack
Trend Themes
1. Fair-inspired Dishes - Opportunity to create unique and decadent food items inspired by fair cuisine for special events or niche markets.
2. Unconventional Food Pairings - Opportunity to experiment with unexpected combinations, like savory and sweet, to create innovative culinary experiences.
3. Portable and Shareable Meals - Opportunity to develop convenient and easily consumable food options that can be enjoyed on-the-go or in social settings.
Industry Implications
1. Event Catering - Opportunity to offer specialty fair-inspired dishes as part of catered events and festivals.
2. Gourmet Food Industry - Opportunity to introduce unconventional food pairings to high-end restaurants and gourmet food retailers.
3. Convenience Food Market - Opportunity to innovate portable and shareable meals that cater to busy consumers looking for convenient and tasty options.