# Summery Pulled Pork Sandwiches The BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Puts a Sweet Twist on a Summer Staple By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pulled-pork References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/06/02/burger-king-canada-debuts-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwich/) & [burgerking](http://burgerking.ca/menu-item/bbq-pulled-pork) With summer just around the corner, [Burger King Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-whisky-bbq-king) has added a hearty [BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-menu-items) to its seasonal menu. While many people associate warmer weather with grilled meat and veggies, pulled pork is often a staple at many summer parties. Now consumers can enjoy pulled pork all season long without the hassle of cooking it themselves. The new BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich from Burger King Canada consists of slow-roasted pulled pork that has been smothered in a slightly sweet BBQ sauce. The tender and flavorful meat is then topped with crunchy pickles and [crispy white onions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-whopper) for a delightfully crunchy texture. The whole thing is served on a toasted sesame seed bun for an added touch of BBQ-inspired flare. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Menu Offerings:** Expanding on seasonal menu offerings allows businesses to cater to changing consumer preferences and capitalize on seasonal trends. - **Convenient Food Options:** Providing ready-to-eat options like pulled pork sandwiches offers consumers a convenient and hassle-free dining experience. - **Flavor Innovation:** Introducing unique twists to classic dishes, such as a sweet BBQ sauce, can attract adventurous food enthusiasts and create a buzz around a brand's offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can leverage seasonal menu offerings to attract customers and generate increased sales during specific times of the year. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can add ready-to-eat food options like pulled pork sandwiches to their offerings, providing customers with quick and satisfying meal choices. - **Casual Dining Restaurants:** Casual dining restaurants can create buzz and attract customers by introducing unique and flavorful twists to traditional dishes, like the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pulled Pork-Topped Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulled-pork-bbq-cheeseburger.md) - [Backyard Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper.md) - [Extra-Meaty Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-pound-pulled-pork-sandwich.md) - [Slow-Smoked Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickin-comeback-pulled-pork-sandwich.md) - [Smokey Quarter-Pound Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-quarter-pounder.md) - [Chipotle BBQ Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-3.md) - [Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cubano.md) - [Limited-Edition Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erbert-gerberts-porkwich.md) - [Pulled Pork Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pulled-pork-dog.md)