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Recipe Pairing

Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

A rich, hearty chili infused with pumpkin and a touch of bourbon, perfectly spiced with autumn warmth and topped with crunchy toasted pepitas for a festive Halloween main dish.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup toasted pepitas, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, black beans, chicken broth, and bourbon. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring chili to a simmer, cover partially, and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with toasted pepitas for crunch and a festive look.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 93%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Henry McKenna Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 93%
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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Booker’s Standard complements this turkey dish and its stovetop profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 91%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

George T. Stagg Standard works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 91%
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91%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Knob Creek Rye complements this turkey dish and its stovetop profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 91%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this turkey dish and its stovetop profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 91%
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90%

Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Old Forester 1920 works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 90%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 89%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 89%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 89%
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87%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Chili with Toasted Pepitas

Knob Creek Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this turkey dish because it shares key flavor cues with the stovetop preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 87%