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12 recipes
Smoked Brisket (Texas-style)
American SouthWhole packer brisket rubbed with salt and pepper, smoked low and slow over post oak for 12-16 hours.
Mac and Cheese (Southern Baked)
American SouthCustard-based baked macaroni with multiple cheeses and eggs, a soul food cornerstone fundamentally different from bechamel-based versions.
Pulled Pork (BBQ)
American SouthSlow-smoked pork shoulder shredded and sauced — American BBQ at its best.
Pulled Pork (Carolina-style)
American SouthPork shoulder smoked until fall-apart tender, pulled and dressed with vinegar-based sauce.
Shrimp and Grits
American SouthSauteed shrimp with bacon, garlic, and a rich pan sauce served over creamy stone-ground grits.
Smoked Pork Ribs (St. Louis-style)
American SouthSpare ribs trimmed St. Louis-style, dry-rubbed and smoked until tender with a caramelized bark.
Banana Pudding
American SouthLayered dessert of vanilla pudding, Nilla wafers, and sliced bananas topped with meringue or whipped cream.
Collard Greens
American SouthCollard greens slow-simmered with smoked ham hock in pot liquor until silky and deeply savory.
Cornbread (Southern)
American SouthCrispy-edged cornbread baked in a screaming hot cast iron skillet with bacon drippings.
Shrimp and Grits
American SouthSautéed shrimp over creamy stone-ground grits — Lowcountry staple.
Hoppin' John
American SouthBlack-eyed peas and rice cooked with smoked pork, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck.
Succotash
American SouthLima beans and corn sautéed with butter — classic Southern side.