September/October 2019

Southern Cast Iron

Very Southern Recipes and Tips

Southern Cast Iron2 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Hello, Fall!
As the early days of fall bring us a welcome break from summer’s heat, we’re bringing you this incredible new issue of Southern Cast Iron. Although I personally embrace the motto of “endless summer,” all the scrumptious autumn eats are just too tempt
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Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman grew up in a small town outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where children played outdoors until the streetlights turned on each night. His mother was a pianist at their church, and his father worked for a nearby energy company. But e
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Tender Biscuits
Makes about 13 These cheesy, herb-flecked biscuits are light and fluffy thanks to the addition of three leaveners—yeast, baking powder, and baking soda. ¼ cup warm water (105° to 110°)1 tablespoon sugar1 (0.25-ounce) package active dry yeast2½ cups a
Southern Cast Iron5 min readCooking, Food & Wine
COOKING Over Fire
Wrap sweet potatoes in foil. After you have a good fire going, place potatoes on the edge of the fire, directly in the coals. Cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour, rotating potatoes halfway through cooking with very lo
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HARVEST Sweets
Makes 1 (12-inch) cake This cake is the perfect post-apple-picking treat, highlighting the seasonal flavor and star-shaped core of your fresh-picked fruits. 1 cup shredded peeled Gala or Golden Delicious apples2¼ cups self-rising flour1½ cups granula
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Peanuts
Makes 1½ quarts A bowl of this rib-sticking soup is just what a cold fall night calls for. 5 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped¾ cup chopped green onion¾ cup chopped red bell pepper4 cloves garlic, minced4 cups cubed sweet potato(about 2 large sweet pot
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Dutch Oven Dinners And Braises
Makes 6 to 8 servings Buy a pound of your favorite smoked brisket for these saucy, cheese-blanketed enchiladas. 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced1 cup sliced red onion1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed anddrained4
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Appalachia
Driving through Appalachia in the wee morning hours of a crisp October day is like stepping back in time. Rolling fields of golden sorghum stalks await their harvest while time-worn, paint-chipped barns and a patchwork of farms dot the lush ruby-hued
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Beef Up Your Dinner Plates
Makes 6 to 8 servings Briny olives balance out the rich sauce in this twist on hamburger mac. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound ground sirloin1 tablespoon smoked paprika3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Figs
Makes about 3 cups There's no better way to enjoy figs' full flavor than in a sweet jam. Try it slathered on toast or in the Fig Jam Buns on page 78. 2 pounds figs, washed, stemmed, and chopped2 cups sugar2 cinnamon sticks1 tablespoon fresh lemon jui
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On The Rise
Makes about 8 cups Using self-rising cornmeal mix eliminates or decreases the need for added leavening agents, simplifying the recipe and ingredients. 6 cups blue, yellow, or white plain stone-ground cornmeal*1½ cups all-purpose flour½ cup baking pow
Southern Cast Iron4 min readCooking, Food & Wine
South Louisiana’s Blackpot Festival
South Louisiana is fertile ground, its swampy landscape home to everything from soulful zydeco music to mouthwatering gumbo and étouffée. Last year, our team ventured southwest to a town in the heart and soul of Cajun country for an annual festival c
Southern Cast Iron2 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Ask the Expert
Q: WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED FOR COOKING IN CAST IRON OVER A LIVE FIRE? A: While it may seem intimidating to cook a full meal over an open flame, all you need alongside your trusty cast iron are a few basic household tools. Armed with the right equipment
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FRY THAT chicken
Makes 4 to 6 servings These chicken tenderloins are battered in beer and deep-fried to perfection. Add french fries and a spicy chipotle ketchup to the menu for an instant family favorite. 1 cup lager beer*1 large egg1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespo
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Fall’s Perfect Southern Pie
Makes 1 (10-inch) pie Roasted sweet potatoes lend a deep caramelized flavor to this dessert. Toss a few extra in the oven when making them for supper, and freeze the pulp so you can make this creamy pie at any time. 2 pounds sweet potatoes1 (14.1-oun
Southern Cast Iron2 min readRegional & Ethnic
A Sweet Legacy
Nothing screams fall like a beautiful apple cake. And no one made a better apple cake than my big mama (grandmother). Her cakes have always been the inspiration behind all my recipes, and they truly were the very best I ever tasted. They were rich in
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CAST IRON USE & CARE
Be sure to clean your pans as soon as they’re cool enough to handle. Scrub gently with a stiff-bristle brush or a non-scratch scouring pad. Water leads to rust, so avoid submerging your cast-iron cookware. As to whether to use soap—that’s up to you.

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