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Pork Tenderloin

Pork Tenderloin

Food

Lean roasted pork

Best wine varietals

1

Barbera

Barbera's bright acidity and red fruit complement pork tenderloin's mild flavor.

2

Merlot

Merlot's soft tannins and plum notes pair well with the tender, lean pork.

3

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir's light body and earthy undertones enhance pork without overpowering.

4

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and herbaceous notes balance the richness of pork.

Best cocktails with this

1
Scotch Smoky Apple Highball

Scotch Smoky Apple Highball

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

apple — bright fruit lift and acidity complements pork; bubbles lighten; sweet

Score: 92
2
Scotch Smoky Pear Sour

Scotch Smoky Pear Sour

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

pear — soft orchard fruit echoes pork’s mildness; subtle smoked salt adds depth; sweet/acid

Score: 90
3
Scotch Smoky Maple Sour

Scotch Smoky Maple Sour

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

maple — savory-sweet richness matches pork glaze/roast; rounded and warming; sweet

Score: 88
4
Scotch Smoky Honey Sour

Scotch Smoky Honey Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

honey — floral sweetness balances lean meat and caramelizes like a glaze; sweet/acid

Score: 86
5
Scotch Smoky Rosemary Sour

Scotch Smoky Rosemary Sour

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

rosemary — herbal, savory pairing with roasted pork; aromatic, earthy/herbal

Score: 84
6
Scotch Smoky Thyme Sour

Scotch Smoky Thyme Sour

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

thyme — herbaceous and savory; lifts roast flavors without overpowering; herbal/acid

Score: 82
7
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

Gold Rush (honey + lemon) — bright citrus cuts fat, honey echoes glaze; sweet/acid

Score: 80