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What goes with maple syrup

What pairs with maple syrup for savory sauces: dijon, soy, miso, bourbon, sriracha, apple cider vinegar.

Best pairings

  • Dijon mustard

    Two-to-one for a glaze on salmon, carrots, or chicken.

  • Soy sauce

    Adds the salt that lets the maple read as savory.

  • Miso

    White miso plus maple is a five-ingredient marinade hall of fame.

  • Bourbon

    Reduced together for a sticky pork or wing glaze.

  • Sriracha

    Maple-sriracha is the new honey-sriracha — try it on bacon.

  • Apple cider vinegar

    Cuts the sweetness for a vinaigrette with real backbone.

FAQ

Pancake-style or pure maple?

Pancake syrup is corn syrup with flavoring — fine on pancakes, wrong for sauces. Use pure maple, grade A dark for richer flavor.

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