Cider Chat 477: 2025 Ultimate Cider Pairing Guide for Thanksgiving
This week we are not chasing brand names. We are building flavor intuition. Consider Thanksgiving not as one single taste on a plate; it is a stack of distinct taste worlds. Each one asks for its own kind of cider or perry.
In this holiday feature, Ria and the Talking Pommes a.k.a. Perry Pear, Mr. Quince, and The Medlars talk through the art of pairing cider and perry for the entire Thanksgiving feast, from the welcome sip to dessert.
You will learn how to shop with confidence, how to read a label for style rather than brand, and how to bring bottles that make every part of the meal sing. There is also a downloadable Thanksgiving Cider Shopping Checklist PDF below to make your trip to the store simple and stress free.
Chapters for Episode 47700:00 Introduction and Talking Pommes
00:47 Welcome to Cider Chat
02:02 Thanksgiving Traditions and Preparations
06:05 Upcoming Cider Tours
07:40 New York Cider Events
10:26 Ultimate Cider Pairing Guide for Thanksgiving
14:00 Choosing the Right Cider for Starters
18:33 Main Course Cider Pairings
20:37 Turkey Preparation and Cider Pairing
21:12 Smoked Turkey and Barrel-Aged Cider
21:49 Creamy Sides and Semi-Dry Cider
22:31 Fruit Ciders for Roasted Vegetables
22:57 Choosing the Right Cider
23:58 Introducing Cider to Friends and Family
25:01 Low Alcohol Ciders for Gatherings
26:30 Dessert Pairings with Cider
31:31 Serving Cheese and Fruit Plates
33:01 Thanksgiving Table Preparations
36:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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