# Meat-Filled Fries Dudefoods' Pork Fries Recipe Replaces a Potato with a Meaty Interior By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-fries References: [dudefoods](http://dudefoods.com/teriyaki-pork-fries-with-sriracha-mayo/) Inspired by the fact that [Smithfield's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smithfield-smokenfast) meat products come [pre-seasoned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-ground-pork-line), Dudefoods set out to create Teriyaki Pork Fries. Although the meat could easily be served as-is after cooking, Dudefoods found that the simplicity of the cut of pork demanded special treatment. Despite having the look and feel of a [thick french fry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-loaded-fries) under all that breading, you won't find a potato in sight. Instead, the square strips of pork are coated in a wash of egg and panko breadcrumbs before bring cooked. Continuing the Asian-inspired theme, the dipping sauce paired with this meal is a spicy Sriracha mayonnaise. Although fries are typically set on the side of a plate to accompany another main food item, Dudefoods' pork fries recipe is filling enough to be the star of any meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Meat-based Substitutes:** Creating new foods that replace traditional ingredients with meat products offers an opportunity for innovative recipes and food experiences. - **Asian-inspired Cuisine:** Incorporating Asian flavors and techniques into traditional dishes or snack foods provides a unique and exciting twist, offering a chance to stand out in a crowded market. - **Alternative Dipping Sauces:** Experimenting with new and unconventional dipping sauces can elevate traditional dishes to a new level of flavor and excitement, catering to adventurous taste buds. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the use of meat products as alternatives in snacks or other packaged foods, as well as innovate with new dipping sauce flavor offerings. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Fast food restaurants can experiment with meat-based fries or Asian-inspired options in their menus, offering new and exciting snack food options. - **Home Cooking:** Home cooks can take inspiration from this recipe to create their own unique meat-based snack foods or experiment with new dipping sauce flavors in their meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-bags.md) - [Pork-Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-scratching-potato-crisps.md) - [Pulled Pork Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pulled-pork-dog.md) - [Korean Steak-Topped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-bulgogi-fries.md) - [French Fry-Stuffed Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fry-burritos.md) - [Twisted Air Fryer Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tornado-potato.md) - [Baked Potato-Style Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-baked-potato-fries.md) - [French Fry Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co.md) - [Enhanced Superfood Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-fries.md)