Sauce & Condiment

Hoisin Sauce

About This Entry

Hoisin sauce is a thick, sweet-savory fermented soybean sauce that glazes Peking duck and flavors countless Chinese stir-fries — that sweetness pairs with Grenache.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Classic pairings

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Fermented Sauces & Pastes

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Multiple sources

Scientific Classification

Display name
Hoisin Sauce
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Fermented Sauces & Pastes
Scientific name
Multiple sources

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.