The Ultimate Food & Cider Pairing Guide - Farm Stand Cider Co. (2024)

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What foods pair well with cider? ›

It's also good with other pork-based products like patés, terrines, and rillettes (without too much garlic) and brawn or jambon persillé, Melton Mowbray (and other) pork pies, and Scotch eggs. Overall, ham and other cold cuts make some of the best food pairings for cider.

English style ciders are crisp, fruity, and heavily carbonated. Sweeter versions go nicely with a ripe blue cheese, while drier bottles are tailor made for a slice of cheddar or gouda.

Baked Brie: Baked brie is a delicious appetizer that pairs well with apple cider. The buttery, creamy texture of the cheese contrasts with the tangy, acidic flavor of the cider. Butternut Squash Soup: Butternut squash soup is a comforting fall dish that pairs well with apple cider.

Tannic ciders should be served at cellar temperature, which is around 55 degrees. If you don't have a room in your house that is “castle temperature”, take the cider out of the fridge 15 minutes before you serve it. Pour cider like wine!

Start simple, and combine cider and vermouth in equal parts over ice. For another easy option that's low-A.B.V. (alcohol by volume), swap in cider for the wine in a Kir co*cktail, and call it a Kir Breton.

Cider pairs with dessert in so many ways. The classic example is ice cider and pommeau, but there are numerous other fabulous directions for cider-and-dessert pairings to go. Here, I'll cover several of what I consider to be the most crucial dessert families: chocolate, fruit, cheesecake, doughnuts and ice cream.

Cider works well with most vegetables that are in season, and sweet ciders in particular are great when paired with roasted autumnal vegetables like onions or fennel. Cider famously pairs with cheese; cheddar is the most popular choice. However, cider also works very well with creamy cheese like brie and camembert.

Using fruit other than apples in hard cider is common and adds great additional flavor. Some of the more common fruit selections are pear, cherry, peach and pineapple. Other options include mixed berries, blueberry, mango, blackberry.

World is an apt term here because Asian cuisines span a wide range, including spicy curries, delicate noodle dishes, savory vegetables and meaty mains such as roasts, barbecues and more. The wealth of ciders on the market today can beautifully complement meals like this.

Cider: A fruity and crisp cider can be refreshing with fish and chips, and the sweetness of the cider can balance out the dish's saltiness, especially on a summer's day, a cider is definitely the option for you if you fancy something sweet.

Does cider go with pizza? ›

The cider cuts the fat of the fontina cheese, while a clean finish lets the pizza shine without falling out of perfect balance. Mushroom pizza – The freshness of the cider is an ideal opposite sort of compliment to the earthiness of mushroom.

Many alcohols mix well with apple cider. Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.