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Which wine to pair with Texas BBQ

Which wine to pair with Texas BBQ

Posted on July 4 2014 at 06:33

US-based wine writer and educator David Furer reports on an epic tasting in the homeland of American barbeque, Austin, Texas pairing a selection of international and home-grown reds with different meats.

Tags: Texas wine Virginia wine drink:red wine American bbq Texas BBQ barbecue barbecued ribs brisket food:beef & lamb pulled pork food:pork Arizona wine Zinfandel grenache, syrah, mourvedre GSM
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8 great food pairings for stout and porter

8 great food pairings for stout and porter

Posted on March 15 2019 at 06:42

Although there are obviously differences between the two types of beer, dark stouts and porters tend to pair with similar types of food. Here are my top matches ...

Tags: vanilla ice cream chocolate cake brownies dark chocolate chocolate food:desserts & cakes Stilton blue cheese smoked brisket barbecued ribs barbecue boiled bacon food:pork oxtail ox cheeks steak pie beef stew food:beef & lamb chowder oysters food:fish & shellfish smoked porter Imperial porter stout porter drink:beer & cider
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Wine, beer or cocktails - what’s the best match for a 4th July barbecue?

Wine, beer or cocktails - what’s the best match for a 4th July barbecue?

Posted on July 3 2023 at 07:14

If you’re celebrating July 4th this week and haven’t yet made up your mind what to drink here are some last minute suggestions.

Tags: drink:alcohol-free drinks peach julep julep drink:spirits & cocktails porter hefe-weisse pale ale IPA sauvignon blanc riesling drink:beer & cider drink:white wine hot dogs barbecued ribs food:pork burgers smoked brisket barbecue food:beef & lamb iced tea floats lemonade
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Craft beer and BBQ

Craft beer and BBQ

Posted on July 17 2013 at 08:27

Although I regularly recommend wines to pair with barbecue - most recently in my Guardian column - I’m actually an equal fan of beer. In fact I think many types of barbecue work better with it.

Tags: ribs barbecued ribs brisket food:beef & lamb barbecue pulled pork food:pork witbier wheat beer porter stout dark lager amber lager amber ale IPA beer drink:beer & cider
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AD: If you’re planning your holiday eating and drinking it’s easy to forget about Twixtmas - the period between Christmas and the New Year. Personally I always fancy a change of pace after all that rich food but this year, after my visit to Mexico, I’ve had a flash of inspiration about the turkey leftovers which is to turn them into tacos! And have a refreshing chilled glass of Spain’s favourite white wine Rueda with them rather than a heavy red. (The Mexicans like it too!) Rueda comes from the north of Spain and is mainly made from verdejo which is similar to a sauvignon blanc. So you can drink it with anything which goes with sauvignon - especially seafood and salads. Making a turkey taco is as easy as making a turkey sarnie, once you’ve got your fresh tortillas. (Buy them online and keep a stash in the freezer.) I simply mixed up 50g of sour cream with 25g of mayo and folded through about 75g roughly chopped cold turkey and 25g of chipotle salsa. (You could use chipotle paste but you'd need slightly less of it). Fold it through lightly to give it a marbled effect. Warm through your tortillas in a dry non-stick pan, top them with shredded lettuce, pile on the turkey mayo, then top with avocado slices, quick pickled red onions and a good squeeze of lime. Fold the taco together (it’s a two handed job!) then reach for your Rueda. The other quick and simple idea which would make a great party canapé is to take some tortilla chips spread them with guacamole (also very good with Rueda) and top with a cooked prawn, marinated for 5 minutes in lime juice. Grate a little lime zest over them, pop one in your mouth and take a sip. Though I say it myself, it’s such a good match. Finally, although most Rueda like the José Pariente is crisp, fresh and zesty there are also other styles like the richer Cuatro Rayas’ Longverdejo which is made with a lick of oak (I’d pair that with a fish stew or paella) and De Alberto’s Dorado Dulce a sweet wine which would be great with the remainder of the Christmas cake and any leftover mince pies. If you’d like more ideas for Rueda pairings check out my ebook 50 Great Ways to Enjoy Rueda. #DORueda #RuedaVerdejo #TasteRueda #ruedawineGosh what an amazing place @thegoodsshed_ Canterbury is. Part farmers market, part restaurant, using the produce from the stalls. The Arbroath smokie pâté with leeks (first shot) whipped up when the crab tart ran out was particularly impressive. And the Cavatelli with squash, saffron sauce, Cashel blue and walnuts. And that PIE which unusually I resisted Wonderfully inventive seasonal cooking . Could shop and eat there every day (just as well I live in Bristol!) . . . #smokedfish #cavatelli #saffron #cashelblue #pie #canterbury #kentfood . . .Lovely to see that old Soho still exists. The Academy club above @andrew.edmunds with food from the kitchen downstairs. Plus their stellar winelist. Got a bit of a look for bringing out my phone to snatch these sneaky shots so didn’t push my luck FYI I ate lamb with turnips and drank a Lirac …. . . #andrewedmunds #soho #restaurantinterior #menu #winelist #londonfoodMy Christmas cookbook gift guide is out, written as usual from the perspective of which book will suit which family member not which books are the best of the year. Though there are many of my own favourites there. A LOT of plant-based books this year which I always find a bit of a mystery given only around 11% of the population is veggie and a smaller percentage still vegan. Only @timhayward’s admirable Steak is dedicated - daringly - to meat. Link in bio. Links in the roundup are to @bookshop_org_uk not Amazon which benefits local bookshops although you could always pop into your local and get them to order in at least one of the ones you want, couldn’t you? 😉 . . . #cookbook #booklovers #bookshop Follow on Instagram

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