While those who attended last year's Calgary Stampede are sure to remember the famous Big Pickle Dogs, this year the annual rodeo is kicking things up a notch with its brand new Canadian Bacon Pickle Balls. While the new dish maintains the same combination of distinctly sweet and sour flavors, the corn dog-style format has been traded for bite-size rounds that are easy to share with hungry friends and family.
The Canadian Bacon Pickle Balls are a new addition to the Calgary Stampede menu, joining other outrageous concoctions such as Crispy Chicken Feet on a Stick, Cereal Monster Sandwiches and Deep Fried Jell-O. The bite-size pickle balls consist of a pickle stuffed with a hot dog, wrapped in juicy bacon, battered and then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. The result is a tangy take on the traditional corn dog, due to the addition of the pickle.
Severed up at Big Coco’s Corndogs, the deep-fried appetizer is a great snack option for long days on the fairgrounds.
What's Driving This Trend
- Event Food Mashups
- Opportunity for food vendors to create new and innovative fair food concoctions to attract attendees.
- Bite-sized Food
- Vendors can offer small, shareable portions to allow attendees to sample multiple food items at the event.
- Culinary Experimentation
- Continued exploration of new food combinations can lead to unique and viral items on social media platforms.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- Food vendors and event planners can leverage this trend to create new and exciting food options to attract more customers.
- Hospitality
- Hotels and restaurants can develop themed menus or offer event packages centered around popular food trends
- Agriculture
- Opportunities to develop and cultivate unique ingredients to create and supply these new food trends.
