Char Siu
Best wine varietals
Blend
Blend wines complement the complex sweet and savory flavors of Char Siu.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's boldness balances the rich, sweet pork marinade.
Garnacha
Garnacha's fruitiness pairs well with the sweet and smoky notes.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness match the glaze and spices.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/umami/heat — savory, tomato-and-spice backbone complements char siu’s sweet-savory glaze and cuts fat
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, sweet — bright lime acidity cuts fat and balances char-sweet glaze
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid, spice, bubbles — ginger and lime refresh the palate and complement sweet-savoury pork
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
ginger/acid/bubbles — ginger beer’s spice and ginger’s heat brighten and cut the pork’s richness
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet — citrus and honey balance char siu’s sweet glaze while honey echoes caramelized notes
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke, acid, sweet — smoky Scotch and lemon highlight char and add depth to umami
Highball • Medium • 10 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — lime and mint refresh the palate and lift fatty, sweet pork
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — bright citrus and soda refresh and cleanse between rich bites
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
heat, acid — jalapeño heat and lime lift richness and echo roasted spice
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat, acid — spicy jalapeño and citrus bite cut fatty pork and add savory contrast
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal, savory, heat — olive-brine and spicy tomato amplify umami and savory glaze
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal/sweet — lemon and floral elderflower add lift and contrast to sticky-sweet pork