Mmmm, bacon. Thank you, pork, for being such a delicious and versatile ingredient. If you love all things pig, let us recommend our very best wine pairings with pork. The best news here is that most wines go well with pork! It really depends on the preparation. Charcuterie will taste better with some wines than barbeque or tenderloin. These are our guidelines for how to pair pork and wine:
Starting withMmmm, bacon. Thank you, pork, for being such a delicious and versatile ingredient. If you love all things pig, let us recommend our very best wine pairings with pork. The best news here is that most wines go well with pork! It really depends on the preparation. Charcuterie will taste better with some wines than barbeque or tenderloin. These are our guidelines for how to pair pork and wine:
Starting with the beginning of a meal, charcuterie is a salty, intensely-flavored appetizer that needs some brightness in its accompanying wine to cut through the fat and salt. High-acid choices such as Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Riesling, and Champagne (or most sparkling wine) are a good fit here. If you’re a fan of ham, the same high-acid rule applies, but you can go with slightly rounder wines, like Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) or Merlot. Last on the highly flavored list is barbeque. Smoky, spicy, and sweet, BBQ likes a slightly sweeter white, like Riesling or Gewurztraminer, or full-throttle red, like Zinfandel. In contrast, milder pork chops are better paired with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gamay, but pay attention to your seasonings. Bolder spices might call for a fuller-bodied option such as Pinot Gris or Chianti. Pork tenderloin is excellent with earthy, minerally reds, like those from Sicily, Burgundy, and Oregon. ...more ...less
As you can see, pork pairs wonderfully with a large range of wines. A good tip is to think about what you’re adding to the pork. Indian spices and preparations call for Gewurztraminer. A paprika-based spice rub will match nicely with full-bodied white wine. Try ground pork in a ragu with Cabernet Franc. The best part about pork and wine pairing is that experimentation is encouraged!As you can see, pork pairs wonderfully with a large range of wines. A good tip is to think about what you’re adding to the pork. Indian spices and preparations call for Gewurztraminer. A paprika-based spice rub will match nicely with full-bodied white wine. Try ground pork in a ragu with Cabernet Franc. The best part about pork and wine pairing is that experimentation is encouraged! ...more ...less
