What goes well with apple cider?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes apple cider better. On average, recipes with apple cider gets 4.24⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with pork shoulder.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
pork shoulder,
onion powder
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Significant high scores:
chicken stock,
chili powder
Better than not:
pork chops,
sea salt,
lime juice,
flaky sea salt,
allspice,
garlic powder,
virgin olive oil,
bay leaf,
sage,
parsley,
cardamom,
coconut sugar,
bacon,
dark brown sugar,
kosher salt,
worcestershire sauce,
apple,
apple cider vinegar,
ketchup,
maple syrup,
mushrooms,
apple butter,
chicken breasts,
light brown sugar,
liquid smoke,
pumpkin pie spice
🤷♀️ Shrug:
brandy,
orange juice,
pecans,
butter,
cayenne,
cilantro,
rosemary,
black pepper,
cumin,
lemon juice,
granny smith apples,
baking powder,
milk
Scores poorly:
all purpose flour,
vegetable oil,
canola oil,
mustard,
egg,
sugar,
cranberries,
broccoli,
white vinegar,
celery,
thyme,
unsalted butter,
cinnamon,
salt,
yellow mustard,
oranges,
yellow onion,
nutmeg,
olive oil,
soy sauce,
dijon mustard,
honeycrisp apples,
baking soda,
apple juice,
bourbon,
cornflour,
vanilla
Pay attention:
onion,
shallots,
lemon zest,
ginger,
brown sugar,
chicken broth,
honey,
flour,
chicken,
pumpkin,
carrots,
tart apples,
butternut squash,
smoked paprika,
sour cream,
ice,
shiitake,
heavy cream,
anise,
whipped cream cheese,
applesauce,
granulated sugar,
old fashioned oats,
powdered sugar,
pumpkin puré
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with apple cider:
Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Bell Pepper Salsa
www.simplyrecipes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Kale Salad With Butternut Squash, Cranberries and Pepitas
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
www.platingsandpairings.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Garlic and Rosemary Lamb Chops with Honey Cider Glaze Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Snow Pea, Cabbage, and Mizuna Salad with Marinated and Seared Tempeh
food52.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
The Crisper Whisperer: Lucky-Lusty Red Cabbage and Apples Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.24/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Cider Apple and Sage Roasted Pork Chops with Brown Butter Gorgonzola Polenta.
www.halfbakedharvest.com
Review: 4.67/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
