As braised, smoked and grilled flavors gain in popularity, home cooks are looking for easier ways to recreate the taste of complex meat preparation methods
KerryDigest Fast Facts:
- Many Millennial and Gen Z consumers are self-proclaimed foodies and home cooks, despite a lack of complex cooking method skills.
- These younger consumer groups are redefining scratch-cooking by supplementing prepared and semi-prepared components.
- At the same time, meat flavor trends are expanding to include more involved meat preparation methods such as braising and glazing, thanks to the prevalence of restaurant fare.
- Because consumers want the taste but not the time commitment of such intricate meat preparation methods, there’s demand for products that can replicate the process in fewer steps and less time.
