Sweet tea is basically your regular iced tea, but brewed with a whole lot of sugar and often a squeeze of lemon. This easy, cheap beverage is very popular in the Southern United States.
Tag: Southern-Soul
Sweet Tea
Sweet Potato Pie
(American, Southern-Soul sweet potato open-faced tart)
Sweet potato pies are an old Southern American favorite. Compared to that Thanksgiving standby, the pumpkin pie, sweet potato pies are a little bit denser and richer.
Southern Greens
(American Southern-Soul simmered leafy greens)
Greens are an longstanding staple food in the American South, slow simmered in a pot, often with a ham hock thrown in for flavor.
Southern Fried Chicken
(American fried chicken with a crispy crust)
Fried chicken is an American favorite, especially in the states of the Southeastern part of the country. For many Americans, fried chicken is an essential for summer celebrations, especially picnics.
South Carolina Barbecue Sauce
(American Southern mustard-based grilling sauce)
Barbecue sauce in central South Carolina is unique. Unlike the tomatoey bbq sauces in other parts of the country, South Carolina-style has no tomatoes or ketchup at all.
Smothered Pork Chops
(American Southern-Soul pork chops with onion gravy)
Smothered pork chops are an old-fashioned Southern favorite. It’s a very easy dish to prepare and packed with tons of flavor. The onion gravy goes especially well with rice.
Shrimp and Grits
(American, Southern-Soul shrimp and gravy over grits)
Shrimp and grits is a classic from the Low Country of coastal South Carolina and the Charleston area.
Sausage Gravy
(American white sauce with sausage)
When served with baking powder biscuits, this sauce becomes the famous and beloved Southern breakfast dish called “biscuits and gravy.”
Mint Julep
(American, Southern bourbon cocktail)
This sweet, minty, boozy concoction is the perfect foil for a hot, humid Southern evening.
Memphis Barbecue Ribs
(American Southern-Soul slow-cooked pork ribs)
This recipe is for Memphis ribs, rubbed with a simple mix of spices and heated over a hickory fire.