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Pulled Pork

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Slow cooked shredded pork

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins and dark fruit complement the smoky richness of pulled pork.

Barbera

Barbera's bright acidity cuts through the fattiness and enhances the savory flavors.

Zinfandel

Zinfandel's jammy fruit and spice match well with the sweet and smoky barbecue notes.

Grenache

Grenache offers a fruity, medium-bodied profile that pairs nicely with pulled pork's texture.

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/acid — honey and lemon cut fat, smoky whisky complements pork smoke

Score: 92

Highball glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid/bitter/bubbles — grapefruit brightness and effervescence lift richness, smoky echo the pork

Score: 90

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/heat/acid — ginger spice and lime cut fattiness, smoke mirrors BBQ flavors

Score: 88

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/bubbles/sweet — apple and soda add freshness and sweetness that pairs with pork

Score: 87

Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min

smoke/heat/acid — ginger and lime with peaty Scotch provide zing and smoky depth

Score: 85

Collins glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke/acid/bubbles — lemony spritz refreshes palate and balances richness

Score: 82

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke/acid/sweet — tart lemon and red-wine float add acidity and savory depth to smoky pork

Score: 80