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Recipe Pairing

Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Main Course featuring mixed with glazed preparation and sweet, nutty flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans is Eagle Rare Standard. Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 2 1/2 cups stock or water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the wild rice in stock or water until tender.
  2. Stir in butter, bourbon, and maple syrup while the rice is still warm.
  3. Fold in dried cranberries and toasted pecans.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve warm as a side dish.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
60%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 60%
acceptable
59%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 59%
acceptable
56%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
55%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 55%
acceptable
55%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 55%
acceptable
55%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 55%
acceptable
54%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
54%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
54%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
53%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
51%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 51%
acceptable
51%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 51%