Spirits that pair with

Pork Shank

Across 6 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Aged Rum

6 dishes

Rum

Caramel-toned, soft oak.

Why it works

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Works with Pork Shank · Crispy Pork Shank · Braised Pork Shank · Apple Cider Braised Pork Shank +2 more Pork Shank · Crispy Pork Shank · Braised Pork Shank · Apple Cider Braised Pork Shank · Smoked Pork Shank, Cannellini Bean Purée, Arugula, And Fennel · Slow Braised Pork Shank With Fig Compote And Roasted Root Vegetables

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Bourbon

6 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Pork Shank · Crispy Pork Shank · Braised Pork Shank · Apple Cider Braised Pork Shank +2 more Pork Shank · Crispy Pork Shank · Braised Pork Shank · Apple Cider Braised Pork Shank · Smoked Pork Shank, Cannellini Bean Purée, Arugula, And Fennel · Slow Braised Pork Shank With Fig Compote And Roasted Root Vegetables

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Tennessee Whiskey

6 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Charcoal-mellowed bourbon cousin.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Pork Shank · Crispy Pork Shank · Braised Pork Shank · Apple Cider Braised Pork Shank +2 more Pork Shank · Crispy Pork Shank · Braised Pork Shank · Apple Cider Braised Pork Shank · Smoked Pork Shank, Cannellini Bean Purée, Arugula, And Fennel · Slow Braised Pork Shank With Fig Compote And Roasted Root Vegetables

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Dark Rum

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works with Smoked Pork Shank, Cannellini Bean Purée, Arugula, And Fennel

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

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Rye Whiskey

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Smoked Pork Shank, Cannellini Bean Purée, Arugula, And Fennel

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

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Speyside Single Malt

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works with Apple Cider Braised Pork Shank

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

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