Pairing
Spices for pork
The spices, herbs, and blends that earn a place with pork, drawn from each entry's pairing notes.
No. 98Blend
Adobo seasoning
Savory, garlicky, peppery, all-purpose
earthy·pungent
No. 16Spice
Allspice
Warm, like clove and cinnamon
warm·sweet·pungent
No. 34Spice
Anise
Sweet, strong licorice, warm
sweet
No. 60Spice
Annatto
Earthy, peppery, mild, mainly color
earthy
No. 19Spice
Caraway
Sharp, warm, anise, faintly citrus
pungent·herbal
No. 29Blend
Chinese five spice
Warm, sweet, faintly licorice
warm·sweet
No. 75Spice
Chipotle
Smoky, hot, sweet, deeply savory
smoky·pungent
No. 18Spice
Fennel seed
Sweet, warm, gentle licorice
sweet·herbal
No. 38Spice
Gochugaru
Smoky, fruity, sweet, moderate heat
smoky·sweet·pungent
No. 72Spice
Green peppercorn
Fresh, bright, mild, herbaceous pepper
pungent·herbal
No. 66Blend
Jerk seasoning
Warm, fiery, herbal, allspice-forward
warm·pungent·herbal
No. 49Spice
Juniper
Piney, resinous, citrusy, bittersweet
herbal·citrusy
No. 68Blend
Quatre epices
Peppery, warm, sweet, aromatic
warm·pungent
No. 36Herb
Sage
Savory, earthy, piney, slightly musty
herbal·bitter
No. 44Spice
Sichuan pepper
Citrusy, woody, tongue-tingling, numbing
citrusy·pungent
No. 17Spice
Star anise
Sweet, warm, strong licorice
sweet·warm