# Flavor-Infusing Pickling Barrels This Pickle Barrel is Suitable for Pickling Just About Anything By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-barrel References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2016/11/amazing-pickle-barrel-make-your-own-pickles-more.php) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/pickling-barrel) Eating [fermented foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep) is renowned for being a healthy part of a nutritious diet, so this pickle barrel can enable you to create just about anything you want. Crafted from American white oak, the barrel is handmade and features an interior section that has been lightly toasted in order to bring out the smoky flavor of the wood. When ingredients are placed within the vessel, the pickling process will help to infuse the flavor of the wood into each batch. The pickle barrel is suitable for use with cucumbers, green beans, onions, carrots, garlic peppers, pig's feet, eggs, beets and much more. The barrel comes packed with a recipe booklet that will offer users four different recipes to get started [making their own pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pickle-factory). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flavor-infusing Barrels:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring different types of wood and toasting techniques to infuse unique flavors into pickling processes. - **Fermented Foods:** Exploring new and creative ingredients for pickling creates opportunities for innovative flavors and product offerings in the healthy and fermented foods market. - **DIY Pickling:** The rise of DIY food culture presents opportunities to develop pickling kits and accessories that cater to consumers' desire for homemade, artisanal products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend of flavor-infusing barrels to offer unique pickling products and cater to consumers' increasing interest in fermented foods. - **Woodworking and Craftsmanship:** Woodworking and craftsmanship industries have the opportunity to supply high-quality barrels and explore different woods and toasting techniques to meet the demand for flavor-infusing pickling barrels. - **Home and Kitchen Appliances:** The home and kitchen appliances industry can develop specialized pickling equipment and accessories to support the growing DIY pickling trend among consumers and provide convenient solutions for homemade pickles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Pickling Jar Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickling-fermenting-kit.md) - [Premium Pickle Brines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-brine-pouch.md) - [Gut-Friendly Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-party.md) - [Pickle Juice-Infused Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-ale.md) - [Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-presents-pickled-fresh.md) - [Spiced Pickle Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-soda.md) - [Spirited Dill Sauerkrauts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-dill-kraut.md) - [New-Fill Barrel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newfill-barrels.md) - [Sensorial Mixology Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-margarita-tailgate-kit.md)