# What combines with turkey?

Turkey pairs best with black pepper, canola oil, chestnuts and cranberries. See all 58 ingredients that combine with turkey, ranked from good to made for each other.

A popular Thanksgiving dish, turkey is a type of poultry that is usually roasted. Turkey pairs well with gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes. It can also be paired with other meats, such as ham and beef.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** summer, autumn
- **Intensity:** quiet
- **Weight:** medium
- **Techniques:** braise, grill, poach, roast, sauté, stir-fry

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [canola oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/canola_oil.md)
- [chestnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/chestnuts.md)
- [cranberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/cranberries.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [grapeseed oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/grapeseed_oil.md)
- [kosher salt](https://whatcombines.com/with/kosher_salt.md)
- [mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/mushrooms.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [peanut oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/peanut_oil.md)
- [potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/potatoes.md)
- [sage](https://whatcombines.com/with/sage.md)
- [stuffing](https://whatcombines.com/with/stuffing.md)
- [white pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_pepper.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [allspice](https://whatcombines.com/with/allspice.md)
- [ancho chile peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/ancho_chile_peppers.md)
- [apples](https://whatcombines.com/with/apples.md)
- [autumn](https://whatcombines.com/with/autumn.md)
- [bacon](https://whatcombines.com/with/bacon.md)
- [bay leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/bay_leaf.md)
- [brined dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/brined_dishes.md)
- [cardamom](https://whatcombines.com/with/cardamom.md)
- [carrots](https://whatcombines.com/with/carrots.md)
- [celery](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery.md)
- [cinnamon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cinnamon.md)
- [cloves](https://whatcombines.com/with/cloves.md)
- [cognac](https://whatcombines.com/with/cognac.md)
- [coriander](https://whatcombines.com/with/coriander.md)
- [cumin](https://whatcombines.com/with/cumin.md)
- [dried figs](https://whatcombines.com/with/dried_figs.md)
- [fruit vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/fruit_vinegar.md)
- [garam masala](https://whatcombines.com/with/garam_masala.md)
- [ginger](https://whatcombines.com/with/ginger.md)
- [green pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/green_pepper.md)
- [hyssop](https://whatcombines.com/with/hyssop.md)
- [juniper berries](https://whatcombines.com/with/juniper_berries.md)
- [leeks](https://whatcombines.com/with/leeks.md)
- [merlot](https://whatcombines.com/with/merlot.md)
- [mexican cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/mexican_cuisine.md)
- [olive oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/olive_oil.md)
- [paprika](https://whatcombines.com/with/paprika.md)
- [parsnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsnips.md)
- [pine nuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/pine_nuts.md)
- [portuguese cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/portuguese_cuisine.md)
- [raisins](https://whatcombines.com/with/raisins.md)
- [roasted dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/roasted_dishes.md)
- [rosemary](https://whatcombines.com/with/rosemary.md)
- [sauvignon blanc](https://whatcombines.com/with/sauvignon_blanc.md)
- [shallots](https://whatcombines.com/with/shallots.md)
- [smoked paprika](https://whatcombines.com/with/smoked_paprika.md)
- [soy sauce](https://whatcombines.com/with/soy_sauce.md)
- [spinach](https://whatcombines.com/with/spinach.md)
- [sugar](https://whatcombines.com/with/sugar.md)
- [tarragon](https://whatcombines.com/with/tarragon.md)
- [thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme.md)
- [tomatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/tomatoes.md)
- [walnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/walnuts.md)
- [yogurt](https://whatcombines.com/with/yogurt.md)

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