The bacon craze is still holding strong, so much so that now the Original Baconkit allows people to whip up their own pork strips in the comfort of their home. Made for connoisseurs looking to learn more about the process of making bacon while also taking on a fun hobby, the Original Baconkit is a great pastime for meat lovers.
Created by Seattle-based 7th West Charcuterie, the Original Baconkit includes everything a person would need to make five pounds of homemade bacon. After a week of curing, the meat is prepare in the oven (or in a smoker for a more intense flavor) then cut it into strips and cooked. According to the creators, "Until you’ve tried baconkit you’ve never tasted bacon as nature intended it."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- DIY Bacon
- The trend of making bacon at home offers opportunities for businesses to develop DIY bacon kits, providing consumers with the experience of crafting their own bacon.
- Food Crafting
- The rise in DIY food kits, such as the Original Baconkit, showcases the trend of food crafting as a hobby, presenting opportunities for businesses to create DIY kits for other food products.
- Artisanal Food Movement
- The popularity of the Original Baconkit highlights the ongoing trend of the artisanal food movement, opening doors for businesses to create artisanal food kits for various products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- The Original Baconkit and the DIY bacon trend present opportunities for the food and beverage industry to develop innovative DIY kits and expand their product offerings.
- Home Cooking
- The trend of making bacon at home emphasizes the opportunity for businesses in the home cooking industry to create specialized products and tools for DIY food enthusiasts.
- Hobby and Crafts
- The surge in food crafting and the popularity of the Original Baconkit indicate potential for businesses in the hobby and crafts industry to tap into the market of DIY food kits and related products.
