# Nutty Peanut Butter Burgers Killer Burger's Peanut-Butter-Pickle-Bacon Burger Features Nut Butter By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-burger References: [delish](http://www.delish.com/cooking/videos/a54938/killer-burger-portland-peanut-butter-pickle-bacon-burger-video/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KillrBurger/photos/a.167787166595366.30954.143479562359460/1257763184264420/?type=3&theater) While the idea of combining peanut butter with beef may seem bizarre, that is exactly what the Portland burger chain Killer Burger is doing. With its aptly named Peanut-Butter-Pickle-Bacon burger, the restaurant is dishing up a completely unexpected flavor combination. The Peanut-Butter-Pickle-Bacon burger is an indulgent dish that combines multiple different textures and flavors for a one-of-a-kind burger experience. The chain starts with a 1/3 pound 100 percent beef patty, which is then slathered in [creamy peanut butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavourmingle-spicy-peanut-butter), [crispy bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-garlic-bacon-pub-burger) and a [crunchy dill pickle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-pickle-mccrispy) for the ultimate trio of textures. Though unusual, the ingredients create the perfect blend of nutty, salty, and savory, to help enhance the taste of the meat itself. With a growing number of consumers looking for unique takes on the humble burger, this nutty version is an unexpectedly tasty option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Peanut Butter Fusion:** Incorporate peanut butter in unusual dishes to create unexpected flavor combinations. - **Texture Variety:** Experiment with texture variety within dishes to enhance overall taste. - **Unique Burgers:** Create unique variations of the classic burger to cater to adventurous taste buds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotel and restaurant kitchens can incorporate peanut butter and unique burger combinations in their menus to attract foodies. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies could produce a line of peanut butter infused condiments to meet consumer demand for unique flavors. - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can explore incorporating unconventional tastes into their menu offerings for customers looking for new and exciting experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childhood Sandwich-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-burger.md) - [Stacked Peanut Butter Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-stacker.md) - [Meaty Fried Pickle Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-pickle-bacon-burger.md) - [Savory Bacon-Infused Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-peanut-butter-bacon-shake.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Sweet Candied Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-bacon-whopper.md) - [Bacon-Infused Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-bash-meal.md) - [Strawberry Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-burger.md) - [Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-burger-1.md)