Pair Foodland’s New Maika‘i Marinated Meats with These Budget-Friendly Wines
(Partner Content) With these handpicked pairings by Chef Keoni Chang, your next dinner is good to grill.
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When Foodland launched its collection of five-ingredient recipes, we didn’t think dinner could get any easier. Now—busy parents, lazy cooks and potluck hosts, listen up!–it’s one-upped itself with the brand-new lineup of Maika‘i marinated meats, a selection featuring beef, pork and chicken that’s packaged with all the flavor and seasonings done for you. All you need to do is bust out the grill or turn on the stove, and your dinner is ready in no time.
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Less time cooking means more time for winding down. Or, in our case, wine-ing down. For your ultimate low-key evening, try these pairings from Foodland Vice President and Chief Food Officer Keoni Chang, found in the Grill & Chill section of Foodland stores. The best part? Each bottle is only $12.99!
Carne Asada and Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir, 2019
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This vibrant red hails from Yarra Valley, the oldest wine region in Victoria, Australia. Smooth, with pops of berry flavors and a weighty, earthy undertone, Innocent Bystander’s acidity gives a vibrant boost to holds its own against the strong, meaty flavors carne asada.
Ginger Teriyaki Beef and Wildsong Hawke’s Bay Rosé, 2022
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A pretty, strawberry-pink rosé from New Zealand, this wine is as easy on the eyes as it is on the tastebuds. Bright, dry and with notes of ripe strawberry and watermelon, it’s easy drinking on its own or, as we suggest, alongside zingy, sweet teriyaki beef.
Sesame & Salt Boneless Beef Short ribs and Carmel Road Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
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A full-flavored dish shines when paired with a full-bodied wine. The easy-to-drink Carmel Road cabernet sauvignon is a people pleaser that pairs well with a variety of dishes, and especially with grilled meats like Foodland’s rich, flavor-packed boneless beef short ribs.
Miso Chicken Thighs and Novellum Chardonnay, 2021
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A 100% chardonnay from France, Novellum is extra dry, full-bodied and has a refreshing flavor that pairs well with lighter meats such as pork, shellfish and chicken.
Spicy Bulgogi Pork Butt and La Quercia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C., 2021
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A true crowd pleaser with notes of dark plum, spices and just a bit of smoke, this medium-bodied Italian wine is perfect paired with hearty meats like bulgogi, as well as pizza and hard cheeses.
To shop Foodland’s new lineup of Maika‘i marinated meats and Grill & Chill wine selection, visit foodland.com.
