Nadia George
October 15, 2024
One of the most popularly consumed meats around the world, especially in the USA and Southeast Asian countries, is pork. The fatty richness of the protein, along with its significant bite offers great scope to pair it with an assortment of alcoholic beverages.
The strong, bold flavours of smoky, barbecued pork pairs well with a drink comprising light, airy notes and a darker spirit base. Think aged whiskies with soda in cocktails like the John Collins and Lynchburg Lemonade; or aged rum concoctions such as Anejo Highball work beautifully with the grilled meat.
Since pulled pork is lush with spices and aromatics, it needs a crisp lager that offers a sharp contrast. A beer that complements the flavours of the pork might get lost among its overpowering taste unlike a chilled glass of bright and citrusy American Pale Ale
If your pork recipe has an overall tangy flavour like the vindaloo, then a glass of rosé wine is ideal. The versatile wine that can be paired with a variety of flavours –- from salty-sweet notes of a barbeque sauce to the peppery, fiery flavours of the gravy.
This versatile cut of meat can be paired with bold, fruity drinks and those infused with spices or even cocktails with subtle notes like a mojito.
Pork tenderloin slow-cooked with spices such as cumin and cayenne pepper pair well with this deliciously zingy beverage made using dark Mexican beer, Worcestershire sauce, lime, hot sauce and black pepper.
A rum-forward hot apple cider is a popular choice to accompany pork tenderloin. Since pork and apple are a classic combination in many global cuisines, an appletini cocktail also complements the tender pork perfectly.