Hoppin' John – one of the better-known Lowcountry recipes.
If you live in the United States, you’ve probably heard of Lowcountry recipes, although you might not be completely sure about what they are. Perhaps you’ve also seen the term presented as Low Country recipes. Lowcountry recipes are cooking techniques, ingredients, and traditions that originate in the Lowcountry. The Lowcountry is usually considered as the coastal area and small offshore islands of South Carolina, although many people also include the coast and sea islands of Georgia in the term. The name comes from the fact that this is a geographically low-lying area of flat plains, marshes, estuaries, and beaches.
soul food recipe
These fried chicken strips are sort of a new version of soul food, with no skin and no bones to have to deal with. The breaded strips are great for snacks, as an entrée, or as a party food, if you cut them into smaller pieces. The chicken strips are also great for sandwiches. Just add lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiment and serve them on a toasted burger bun.
chitterlings recipe
A plate of chitterlings, also called “chitlins,” is real old-fashioned soul food. In the poverty-stricken Deep South, none of the pig was wasted when it was butchered. As the old saying goes, “Everything but the squeal was put to good use.” That included the chitterlings, or intestines.
chitlins recipe
Chitlins, or chitterlings, are an example of traditional soul food. In case you don’t know, chitlins are pig intestines. Most of the ones you purchase at the supermarket have already been cleaned, but you’ll still to check them closely. They’ll also need to be soaked before cooking.
soul food recipe
How about some soul food for dinner tonight? Soul food is one of my favorite types of southern food, and this dish is no exception. I like my beans and rice with plenty of Tabasco sauce, but if you don’t like that much heat, leave it off. Don’t skimp on the meat drippings – they’re key to getting some great flavor.
fried grits with Tabasco cream
Everyone knows that hot buttered grits and southern food are old pals. But what do you do with leftover grits? You fry ‘em for a tasty soul food recipe or Lowcountry recipes! Pack the leftover grits, while they’re still warm, into a clear drinking glass with straight sides. Press the grits down with a spoon to ensure there are no air pockets. Refrigerate the grits for several hours of overnight.
chicken and dumplings photo by macguys
Ready for some good soul food? I decided to make some old-fashioned southern food today, chicken and dumplings. My aunt Mildred makes some awesome chicken and dumplings, so I gave her a call. I discovered that her recipe is a little different than mine. She adds an egg to her dumplings, and she uses self-rising flour. I don’t include an egg in my old recipe, and I’ve always used all-purpose flour for my dumplings. I decided to sort of merge our two recipes into this one! I used a mixture of all-purpose and self-rising flour, and I added the egg.
hoppin' John with sausage
Hoppin’ John is a traditional southern food, one of the Lowcountry recipes that’s often served on New Year’s Day for good luck. This is a quick and easy recipe that uses canned black-eyed peas instead of dried peas, so you get a head start with the following recipe. Be sure to use sausage that has some fat in it. If you don’t, you’ll need to add some extra butter.
Fried okra photo by bengarland.
Fried okra is a very “southern” southern food, and it’s also a popular Lowcountry recipe. It originated in Africa and was called “kingombo” in Bantu languages, from which we get the word “gumbo.” As I’m sure you know, okra is the main ingredient in the dish known as “gumbo.”
Peaches play an important role in Southern food!
You know we Southerners like our Southern food, especially when the ingredients can be found locally, like peaches. This is one of those smooth, rich, creamy southern desserts that’s a perfect way to use fresh peaches. Be sure to select peaches that are ripe and free of blemishes. Peaches won’t ripen after they’re picked. They’ll get softer, but they won’t get any sweeter. Try this recipe next time you’re craving peaches and cream!
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