Yash Lakhan
May 09, 2025
A versatile protein that adapts to different cooking methods – pork's ability to hold flavour or complement accompaniments is well-known. When paired with cocktails at gatherings, preparations using the meat offer a reliable pairing that is replete with richness – depending on the cut and preparation. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
This crispy, fatty delicacy obtains caramelised flavours from the Maillard reaction on the fat layer which provides a uniquely distinct texture to complemente a neutral profiled soju highball.
Working with the tender, pull-apart texture of braised ribs, the zesty of a citrus makgeolli has a subtle fizz and acidity which elevates the meatiness of the dish.
Plum-infused vodka tonic holds subdued flavour which, when combined with stir-fried pork, soaks up the fiery seasoning and brings mellow tartness which offers a pleasant mouthfeel to the palate.
Chunks of pork skewered with vegetables add convenience to canape-style service along with their charred, smoky flavour that matches with a spice-laced ginger spritz made with shochu.
Thinly sliced, cooled pork loin studded with sesame seeds is best highlighted for its nuttiness with a rice wine concoction that does little to disrupt its delicate structure while echoing similar profiles.
Vegetal, fatty, spicy flavours are united in each bite of fresh, crisp lettuce wraps stuffed with pork mince – introducing a spectrum of texture to pair with a cucumber soju cooler which complements the assertiveness of the delicacy.