# What combines with game?

Game pairs best with juniper berries, black pepper, cloves and allspice. See all 46 ingredients that combine with game, ranked from good to made for each other.

Game meats are meats that come from animals that are hunted for sport or food. They include meats such as deer, rabbit, and wild boar. Game meats are lean and have a strong flavor. They pair well with other strong-flavored ingredients, such as garlic, onions, and mushrooms. They can also be paired with fruits, such as cherries and cranberries, to balance out the flavors.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** autumn
- **Intensity:** moderate–loud
- **Weight:** heavy
- **Techniques:** braise, roast
- **Tip:** The flavor of cloves adds richness to game.

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [juniper berries](https://whatcombines.com/with/juniper_berries.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [cloves](https://whatcombines.com/with/cloves.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [allspice](https://whatcombines.com/with/allspice.md)
- [apricots](https://whatcombines.com/with/apricots.md)
- [bay leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/bay_leaf.md)
- [belgian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/belgian_cuisine.md)
- [bell peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/bell_peppers.md)
- [berries](https://whatcombines.com/with/berries.md)
- [cabernet sauvignon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cabernet_sauvignon.md)
- [canadian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/canadian_cuisine.md)
- [chanterelles mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/chanterelles_mushrooms.md)
- [cherries](https://whatcombines.com/with/cherries.md)
- [chestnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/chestnuts.md)
- [chipotle chile peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/chipotle_chile_peppers.md)
- [dried figs](https://whatcombines.com/with/dried_figs.md)
- [eastern european cuisines](https://whatcombines.com/with/eastern_european_cuisines.md)
- [endive](https://whatcombines.com/with/endive.md)
- [english cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/english_cuisine.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [gin](https://whatcombines.com/with/gin.md)
- [grapes](https://whatcombines.com/with/grapes.md)
- [green pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/green_pepper.md)
- [greens](https://whatcombines.com/with/greens.md)
- [italian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/italian_cuisine.md)
- [lentils](https://whatcombines.com/with/lentils.md)
- [mangoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/mangoes.md)
- [maple syrup](https://whatcombines.com/with/maple_syrup.md)
- [mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/mushrooms.md)
- [northern french cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/northern_french_cuisine.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [parsley](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsley.md)
- [parsnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsnips.md)
- [pears](https://whatcombines.com/with/pears.md)
- [pink pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/pink_pepper.md)
- [pomegranate molasses](https://whatcombines.com/with/pomegranate_molasses.md)
- [quatre épices](https://whatcombines.com/with/quatre_pices.md)
- [red cabbage](https://whatcombines.com/with/red_cabbage.md)
- [sage](https://whatcombines.com/with/sage.md)
- [szechuan pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/szechuan_pepper.md)
- [tamarind](https://whatcombines.com/with/tamarind.md)
- [tarragon](https://whatcombines.com/with/tarragon.md)
- [thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme.md)
- [vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/vinegar.md)
- [wild rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/wild_rice.md)
- [winter](https://whatcombines.com/with/winter.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/game