March/April 2022

Southern Cast Iron

Very Southern Recipes and Tips

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EDITOR Nancy Meeks MANAGING EDITOR Morgan Crawford Scott ASSOCIATE EDITOR Georgia Clarke SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother COPY EDITOR Adrienne Davis EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Daniel Dubuisson CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHY Mac Jamieson SENIOR PHOTOGRAPH
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Product Spotlight
The family behind one of the South’s newest cast iron makers has more than three decades of production experience, and they’ve moved into the cookware market with the launch of their first 10-inch skillet. Proudly made in Texas, the pan’s ultra-smoot
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Roscoe Hall
There’s something to be said about a chef who stands out from the crowd in this day and age. But Alabama all-star Roscoe Hall isn’t satisfied with just differentiating himself from his peers. For him, the thrill of being a chef makes the most sense w
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LA: Going Bananas
Makes 4 servings While most restaurant versions involve dramatic flames, this at-home adaptation is easier to execute but just as decadent. ¼ cup unsalted butter¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar½ teaspoon ground cinnamon⅓ cup spiced dark rum½ cup
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Effortlessly Easy Easter
Makes 6 servings Sweet, rich, and buttery—this simple side is exactly what you need to round out your Easter feast. 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces¼ cup salted butter⅓ cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons curry powd
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Beans & Greens
Makes about 3 quarts (photo on page 41) Don’t skimp on the Chard-Pecan Pesto that’s served with this—it’s bright, flavorful, and complements the soup perfectly. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped yellow onion1 cup chopped celery1 cup sliced carrots2
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Classic Chicken Dishes
Makes 6 servings With a creamy filling and a crunchy cracker topping, this comforting, from-scratch casserole is right at home in your cast-iron skillet. ½ cup unsalted butter, divided1 cup chopped yellow onion1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic¼ cup all-
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Clean & Pristine
If you’ve ever battled with cleaning a corn stick pan, you may have wondered—is there an easier way? Patterned and shaped cast-iron pieces are great for cooking and baking eye-catching food, but when it comes to buffing away all the cooked-on gunk, i
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Strawberry Bonanza
Makes 2 Nutty Gruyère, salty bacon, juicy fruit, and a spicy spread may sound like an unexpected sandwich combination, but it’s tailor-made for indulgence. 4 slices thick-cut bacon, halved crosswise4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 thick slices multigrain br
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Heavenly Hash
Makes 8 servings Meaty, cheesy, creamy, and richly indulgent, this casserole is just the kind of dish you want to cozy up to. 1 pound ground mild pork sausage1 cup chopped red bell pepper1 cup chopped yellow onion½ cup chopped green onion3 tablespoon
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Shrimp & Grits Hits
Makes 6 to 8 servings Tangy shrimp and veggies served with homemade crackers that are equally inspired by cheese straws and Cheez-Its are the spring snack you never knew you wanted but you won’t be able to get enough of. 1 lemon, quartered¼ cup Old B
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Ask the Expert
Q: I’M NOT FROM THE SOUTH, AND I DIDN’T GROW UP EATING GRITS, BUT I’VE ENJOYED THEM WHEN I’VE HAD THEM. I’M CONFUSED ABOUT ALL THE COLORS AND VARIETIES OF GRITS I SEE IN STORES, THOUGH. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM? A: Remember that scene in th
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Best-Ever Biscuits
Makes about 12 Equally delicious slathered with jam and honey for breakfast, filled with meat and cheese for lunch, or brushed with garlic butter for dinner, these biscuits will be your go-to for every meal. 3½ cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sug
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Speedy Salmon Supper
I grew up in the small agricultural town of Wellington in the Western Cape of South Africa, a place known for its gorgeous vineyards, award-winning wine, and thriving deciduous fruit industry. During harvest season, our old wooden kitchen table alway
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Cast Iron 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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Breaking Bread
This particular pan is a Griswold that belonged to our associate editor’s late grandmother, Katherine Branton of Leland, Mississippi, who used it to make skinny, crispy sticks of cornbread. Today, this pan design isn’t always easy to find in person,
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Recipes & Resources
Pickled Shrimp with Grits Crackers 81 Bacon- and Cheese-Stuffed Breadsticks 95 Cheese Grits Crackers 81 Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits 88 Strawberry Banana Bread Wedges 66 Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pies 67 Chard-Pecan Pesto 43 Strawberry Pepper Jelly 67 Ban
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Delicious Possibilities
If there’s one thing I love most about this time of year—besides the warmer weather and longer days—it’s all the colorful, plentiful produce that appears at markets. It’s the time for fresh meals with fresher ingredients, and this issue of Southern C

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