Spirits that pair with

Pork Shoulder

Across 20 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Blanco Tequila

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Spicy Pork Shoulder

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Cognac

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works with Smoked Pork Shoulder In Diablo Sauce (french Mustard Sauce Diable)

Refined sippers — brandy, dry martini, herbal liqueur — were invented for the French table.

Rhum Agricole

Rum

Grassy, vegetal, made from fresh cane juice.

Why it works with Cuban Pork Shoulder In Garlic And Citrus Mojo

Rum-and-citrus, ginger-warm, and tropical-fruit pours sit in the same heat-and-sweet pocket as the cuisine.

White Rum

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.

Why it works with Cuban Pork Shoulder In Garlic And Citrus Mojo

Rum-and-citrus, ginger-warm, and tropical-fruit pours sit in the same heat-and-sweet pocket as the cuisine.