While you can barbecue almost anything, it's not always easy to choose the right wine to accompany your grilled meats. Fortunately, Kokko provides you with the best wine pairings to know what to bring up from the cellar. Drink in moderation, of course!
What to drink with beef?
Entrecôte, rib-eye or prime rib: these superb cuts are truly magnified on the barbecue. To match the grilled flavours of this strong-tasting meat, choose powerful, woody red wines. It is as easy to bring out the grand crus of Bordeaux as it is to choose more modest, full-bodied wines such as Bandol, Côte du Rhône or Pays D'Oc.
Discover our recipes for sublimating beef on the BBQ:
Marinated beef picanha cooked on lava stone
What to serve with poultry?
Turkey kebabs, grilled chicken, spicy, marinated, with lemon, thyme, rosemary, garlic, teryaki sauce... The possibilities are endless when it comes to flavouring poultry. With a tangy citrus marinade, we play the freshness card to the hilt with a rosé gris. White wine lovers will prefer a dry Pouilly-Fumé or Jurançon, and those who prefer red wine, a Saumur-Champigny.
With spicy chicken, a red wine would be more appropriate. A Saint-Joseph or Crozes-Hermitage from the Loire Valley is a good choice. Finally, to enjoy grilled chicken, a Languedoc or Beaujolais wine will do the trick.
Our recipe ideas for sublimating poultry on the BBQ :
Chicken drumsticks in sweet and sour sauce
Jamaican-style chicken with mango salsa
Don't forget to give your dishes a twist by smoking your food: Instructions for becoming the king of Kokko smoking.
What wine to serve with fish?
Head to the south of France for grilled sea bream or sea bass, accompanied by a rosé from Provence or Corsica. Are you planning a sardinade? Stay with rosé, but choose one with more body, such as the rosés from Roussillon or Collioure. For those who prefer white wine, opt for dry, fresh wines like a Côtes de Gascogne, a Baux de Provence or a white Bandol to soften the grilled taste of the fish. With seafood , a Chablis or Chardonnay will be effective.
Discover our best grilled fish recipes:
How to serve sausages?
Merguez, chipos, knacks, Morteau sausage, Toulouse sausage, etc. - they're the queens of the barbecue! There's no need to bring out your grands crus and vintages, we'll play it cool with a rosé, but more of a Bordeaux wine like Clairet because it has more character, ideal with chipolatas with herbs. A fruity, spicy Beaujolais or Rhône red is a perfect match for merguez.
Which wine to pair with pork?
Sometimes a little shunned the rest of the year, except on charcuterie boards or in salted lentils, pork lends itself particularly well to barbecuing: ribs, ribs, belly... It's like cooking in America! Young, fruity wines are the perfect accompaniment. Turn to Burgundy with a Pinot Noir or Gamay, or change region and opt for a red Sancerre.
Here are a few barbecue pork recipes for you to enjoy:
Pork cutlets with Cajun spices
Grilled pork chops with barbecue sauce and Whisky
And with a vegetarian barbecue, what do you drink?
And yes, it is not just meat and fish lovers who will love barbecuing. Tofu, seitan, tempeh: it all depends on how you cook them. In fact, vegetable substitutes are most often eaten marinated to give them flavour, which is ideal for BBQ cooking! Depending on the flavours you have chosen, you will be able to decide which wine to pair with them – and it is not complicated at all, just like with meat and fish!
Still not convinced by vegetarian cuisine? Our delicious vegetarian recipes will help you make up your mind around the barbecue!
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