# Pulled Pork Donuts The Boss Hog Gourmet Donut Comes with Shredded Pork and Potato Salad Toppings By M | Published 2014-08-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-donut References: [gourdoughs](http://www.gourdoughs.com/doughnuts/boss-hog/) & [gourdoughs](http://www.gourdoughs.com/) Foodies looking for a [savory gourmet donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut) unlike anything they've ever tried should check out the Boss Hog by Gourdoughs. This massive donut comes with the most unexpected savory toppings that will make you rethink your whole outlook on sugary donuts. The Boss Hog really is the boss of all donuts. This bad boy comes with a deep fried donut cake topped with delicious pulled pork, homemade potato salad and a drizzling of [honey barbecue sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shes-hot-honey-donut) for that added touch of spice. This donut is far from a dessert item with its meal-inspired toppings that are stacked sky high. If you're looking for an [outlandish savory dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-burger-1) to try you simply must pick up the Boss Hog donut. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Savory Donuts:** Creating gourmet donuts with unexpected savory toppings is a trend that offers opportunities to explore unique flavor combinations. - **Hybrid Foods:** Combining unexpected ingredients and flavors in unconventional ways, such as the Boss Hog donut with its pulled pork and potato salad toppings, is a trend that can spark new product development opportunities. - **Upscaling Junk Food:** Transforming comfort foods like donuts into gourmet items with creative ingredient combinations and elevated presentation is a trend that offers opportunities for premiumization and higher profit margins. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Industry:** The trend of creating gourmet donuts with unexpected savory toppings presents opportunities for innovation across the food industry, from independent bakeries to fast food chains. - **Restaurant Industry:** Introducing hybrid menu items that combine sweet and savory flavors, like the Boss Hog donut, can set a restaurant apart and attract customers seeking unique dining experiences. - **Event Catering Industry:** Offering creative and unexpected desserts, such as savory donuts, can impress event guests and differentiate a catering business from competitors offering traditional sweets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Pulled Pork Parfaits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulled-pork-sundae.md) - [Spaghetti-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-garlic-bread-donut.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [Mini Savory Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-snacking.md) - [Savory BBQ Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-sundae.md) - [Bold Vegan-Friendly Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-rock-n-roll-donut.md) - [Savory Japanese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut.md) - [Canadiana QSR Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadiana-donut-menu.md)