Chef Deb's Pairing Guide

   

"My favourite pairings developed over the years in both professional kitchens and with family and friends".   Chef Deb

 

Chef-Crafted Pairings for Every Jar

Every Twisted Fork Preserve is handcrafted to complement great food. Whether you're building a charcuterie board, glazing Alberta beef, or creating a signature cocktail, here's our chef's guide to some perfect pairings.

Preserve 🧀 Cheese 🥩 Best With 🍷 Sip With 🍽️ Perfect For
🫐 Blueberry Jalapeño Brie • Cream Cheese • Goat Cheese Pork • Burgers • Chicken Cabernet Sauvignon • Jalapeño Margarita Burgers, appetizers, grilled cheese
🍒 Hippy Cherry Aged Cheddar • Brie • Manchego Duck • Lamb • Venison Pinot Noir • Cherry Old Fashioned Charcuterie, roasted meats
🍋 Raspberry Lemon Brie • Goat Cheese • Ricotta Chicken • Salmon • Turkey Rosé • French 75 Brunch, desserts, breakfast boards
🫐 Saskatoon Smoked Gouda • Aged Cheddar Bison • Beef • Pork Rioja Reserva • Saskatoon Mule Prairie grazing boards
🍑 Southern Peach Burrata • Havarti • Goat Cheese Shrimp • Salmon • Pork Chardonnay • Peach Bourbon Smash BBQ, seafood, salads
🥃 Whiskey Grainy Mustard Gruyère • Swiss • Aged Cheddar Prime Rib • Brisket • Sausages Rioja Gran Reserva • Old Fashioned Sandwiches, charcuterie, roasts

 

Chef's Entertaining Favourites

Prairie Charcuterie Board

  • 🫐 Blueberry Jalapeño + Brie + Prosciutto
  • 🍒 Hippy Cherry + Aged Cheddar + Duck Salami
  • 🍋 Raspberry Lemon + Goat Cheese + Fresh Berries
  • 🫐 Saskatoon + Smoked Gouda + Bison Salami
  • 🍑 Southern Peach + Burrata + Prosciutto
  • 🥃 Whiskey Grainy Mustard + Gruyère + Smoked Sausage

Wine Night

Serve with:

  • Rioja Reserva
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Sparkling Rosé

Perfect alongside artisan cheeses, cured meats, roasted nuts and fresh fruit.

Cocktail Hour

Pair your preserves with handcrafted cocktails:

🥃 Old Fashioned → Whiskey Grainy Mustard
🍑 Peach Bourbon Smash → Southern Peach
🫐 Saskatoon Mule → Saskatoon
🍒 Cherry Old Fashioned → Hippy Cherry
🍋 French 75 → Raspberry Lemon
🌶️ Jalapeño Margarita → Blueberry Jalapeño

From Our Prairie Kitchen to Your Table

Handcrafted in Alberta using quality ingredients, Twisted Fork Preserves are made to inspire memorable meals—from breakfast and brunch to backyard BBQs and elegant entertaining.

Get creative with your pairings!

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