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Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Tender roasted acorn squash glazed with a fragrant bourbon-infused sage butter, accented with roasted garlic and toasted pecans for a warm and elegant fall side dish.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeded
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brush the acorn squash halves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and brown sugar.
  3. Place the squash cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the bourbon sage butter by mixing the softened butter with mashed roasted garlic, bourbon, chopped sage, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. After 30 minutes, turn the squash cut-side up, and evenly spread the bourbon sage butter mixture inside each squash half.
  6. Return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, until the squash is tender and the butter mixture is melted and fragrant.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with toasted pecans before serving warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 88%
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84%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 84%
strong
83%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
82%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Booker’s Standard works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 82%
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82%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Knob Creek Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Old Forester 100 Proof works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Wild Turkey 101 complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Roasted Garlic Bourbon Acorn Squash with Sage Butter

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 82%