--- title: Three Chef-Inspired Blackberry Pairings description: Got some blackberries in the fridge and wondering what to do with them? Pair those delicious berries with other ingredients like a chef! image: https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/2019%20Chef%20Invitational%20Recipes/Blackberry%20Harissa%20Pork%20Tenderloin/cg%20chef%20invitational-14-1.jpeg --- [Skip to Content](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/three-chef-inspired-blackberry-pairings#anchor-cgbb-content) [![Instagram icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-instagram-1.png?width=20&height=20&name=icon-bb-instagram-1.png)](https://www.instagram.com/calgiantberries/) [![Pinterest icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-pinterest-1.png?width=16&height=20&name=icon-bb-pinterest-1.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/calgiantberries/) [![YouTube icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-youtube-1.png?width=21&height=15&name=icon-bb-youtube-1.png)](https://www.youtube.com/c/CalGiantBerries) [![Twitter icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-twitter-1.png?width=20&height=17&name=icon-bb-twitter-1.png)](https://twitter.com/calgiantberries) [![Facebook icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-facebook-1.png?width=10&height=20&name=icon-bb-facebook-1.png)](https://www.facebook.com/calgiantberries/) [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-cal-giant-1.png?width=120&height=43&name=logo-cal-giant-1.png)](http://www.calgiant.com/) [![The Berry Buzz logo](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-the-berry-buzz.png?width=160&height=101&name=logo-the-berry-buzz.png)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/) - [Tips](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/hacks-tips-tricks) - [Nutrition](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/nutrition) - [Entertaining](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/entertain) - [Lifestyle](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/lifestyle) - [Subscribe](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/subscribe) - [Buy Berries](https://www.calgiant.com/buy-berries/) Search # Three Chef-Inspired Blackberry Pairings Share ![Pinterest](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-pinterest-1.png?width=19&height=24&name=icon-pinterest-1.png) ![Twitter](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-twitter-1.png?width=24&height=20&name=icon-twitter-1.png) ![Facebook](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-facebook-1.png?width=11&height=24&name=icon-facebook-1.png) [Blackberries](http://calgiant.com/blackberries) from [California Giant Berry Farms](http://calgiant.com/) are plump, juicy, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Professional chefs use this incredibly versatile, deep purple fruit in both sweet or [savory dishes](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/topic/dinner#cg-anchor-main-filter-nav) - and you can too! Recreate these chef-inspired blackberry pairings, and become the master chef of your house. ## [Blackberries and Pork Tenderloin](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/harissa-pork-tenderloin) If you’ve ever wondered [what to make with blackberries](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/topic/blackberry?cg-filter-option=blackberry#cg-anchor-main-filter-nav), pork tenderloin is a top contender! In this recipe for [Blackberry Harissa Pork Tenderloin](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/harissa-pork-tenderloin), fresh blackberries team up with harissa to create a thick sauce with a sweet heat, which perfectly complements the slow-roasted pork. Whether cooking for a crowd or looking to spice up a weeknight dinner, this incredible dish *must* be added to your menu. [![blackberry harissa pork tenderloin](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2019%20Chef%20Invitational%20Recipes/Blackberry%20Harissa%20Pork%20Tenderloin/cg%20chef%20invitational-14-1.jpeg?width=400&name=cg%20chef%20invitational-14-1.jpeg)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/harissa-pork-tenderloin) ## [Blackberries and Zucchini](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/zoodle-salad-with-blackberries) Blackberries and zucchini make a dynamic and colorful pairing! This [Zoodle Salad with Blackberries](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/zoodle-salad-with-blackberries) is a must-have meal in your weekly dinner rotation. Sautéed shallots and prosciutto elevate the sweet flavor of blackberries that can be found throughout the spiralized zucchini. 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This recipe for [Blackberry Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting and Salted Caramel](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-chocolate-cake) calls for that iconic berry and chocolate pairing, and then adds a salted caramel drizzle and fluffy buttercream frosting for a flavor and texture combination worthy of a chef’s kiss! ![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fall%20Cocktails%20and%20Cakes/cg%20fall%20cake%20and%20cocktails-1.jpeg?width=400&name=cg%20fall%20cake%20and%20cocktails-1.jpeg)   *Is your mouth watering yet?* [*Find California Giant Blackberries*](https://www.calgiant.com/where-to-buy) *at a retailer near you!*   Tags [Blackberry](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/blackberry), [Recipes](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/recipes), Posts you might enjoy... ![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Basic%20Overnight%20Oats/Basic%20Overnight%20Oats%20(3).jpeg?width=350&name=Basic%20Overnight%20Oats%20(3).jpeg) [Prep Ahead Snacks & Meals for Daylight Savings](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/prep-ahead-meals) ![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Topped-Bananas-Image.jpg?width=350&name=Topped-Bananas-Image.jpg) [Our Favorite Quick & Easy Berry Snacks](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/our-favorite-quick-easy-berry-snacks) ![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6-png.png?width=350&name=6-png.png) [10 Easy & Elegant Holiday Appetizer Recipes](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/10-easy-elegant-holiday-appetizer-recipes) You might also enjoy... 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