September/October 2022

Southern Cast Iron

Very Southern Recipes and Tips

Southern Cast Iron2 min readRegional & Ethnic
Finding Joy in Fall
Living in the South inevitably means long, hot summers, and as uncomfortable as that can be in the moment, I’ll always be a “summer forever” person. I love piddling away outside in my container gardens, strolling my town’s farmers’ markets, and, of c
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Jeff Carter
For many chefs, early memories of sitting stove-side, hoping to offer a helping hand and get in on the action, while relatives prepare weeknight dinners or seasonal feasts are foundational to their careers. Jeff Carter is no exception. Before picking
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Past Meets Present In Pie
PEANUTS WERE INTRODUCED TO NORTH AMERICA BY ENSLAVED AFRICANS DURING THE LATE 1700S. A century later, farmers in Virginia began growing them commercially, yet the petite legume continued to be unfairly stigmatized as a “slave food.” But while some we
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Dip Trip
Makes about 3 cups (photo on page 20) Fragrant mint, dill, and oregano marry with feta and cream cheese for a luxurious spread that’s begging to be served at your next get-together. 2 (8-ounce) blocks feta cheese, cubed1 pint grape tomatoes1 (6-ounce
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Autumn Alfresco Feast
Makes 6 servings (photo on page 29) Brining the pork before smoking keeps the meat tender and juicy. Be sure you have an instant-read thermometer on hand to check for doneness. 1 cup sour cream1 cup plus 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard, divided1 t
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Favorite Fall Fruit Desserts
Makes 1 (9-inch) galette A galette is essentially a less labor-intensive pie that produces an equally delicious product. This one beautifully showcases three fall fruits in a flaky-crunchy crust for an easy dessert or even breakfast the next day. 3 t
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Nuts About Pecans
Makes 4 servings Sort of like a deconstructed, sweet and spicy homage to Southerners’ well-loved sweet potato casserole, this sensational side will pleasantly surprise anyone you serve it to. 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed well and pricked all ove
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Flour Power
When you bite into your favorite baked good, a flaky pastry, a slice of sandwich bread, or even your choice of pasta, you might not be thinking about the single most important component in it: flour. This modern-day baking essential has had quite the
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Pot Pie Possibilities
Makes 6 to 8 servings Chicken Madeira inspired this delicious casserole that’s crowned with layers of flaky puff pastry. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into
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Divine Daily Breads
Makes 10 to 12 servings Whether it’s morning, noon, or night, you’ll never go wrong with a skilletful of biscuits on a Southern table. We learned this simple yet genius method of cutting biscuits directly in the skillet from Erika Council of Biscuit
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Coffee + Tea Yes, Please
Makes 1 (13x9-inch) cake (photo on page 78) This easy stir-together cake was inspired by Southerners’ love for adding a splash of lemonade to their glasses of sweet iced tea. Save your fork because you’ll want a second slice of this tangy treat. 1 cu
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Ask the Expert
Q: I LOVE CARAMELIZED ONIONS, BUT I NEVER SEEM TO KNOW WHEN THEY’RE PROPERLY COOKED. I EITHER DON’T GET THEM BROWNED ENOUGH OR THEY STICK TO THE PAN AND BURN. WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING? A: A little kitchen magic occurs when onions are cooked low and slo
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Pan-Fried to Perfection
TENDER, JUICY CHICKEN WITH A GOLDEN BROWN CRUST Chicken breasts are an obvious choice for family dinners, but sometimes, we crave the comfort and crunch of deep-fried chicken. But who wants to go through all that time and effort on a weeknight? Fortu
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Cast Iron Meets Clams
I fell head over heels in love with cast iron in the grilling aisle of my local hardware store. I grew up with a mom who is an amazing cook and a grandma who could take flour and transform it into what I imagined a hug tasted like. I was always in th
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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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Do You Know the Muffin Pan?
IN THE WORLD OF CAST IRON, MUFFIN PANS ARE CONSIDERED GEM PANS, AND THEY CAN BE FOUND IN A MULTITUDE OF DESIGNS. Among a handful of companies who produced them, Griswold, a cast iron manufacturer that operated in Erie, Pennsylvania, from 1865 until 1
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Recipes & Resources
Baked Black-Eyed Pea Dip 26 Baked Greek Fondue 25 Deviled Seafood Dip 25 Roasted Cauliflower Hummus 25 Savory Pecan Sandies 51 Spinach-Artichoke Dip 25 Apple-Pecan Sticky Buns 44 Coffee-Date-Nut Bread 83 English Muffin Loaves 76 Garlic-Caraway Soda B
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Product Spotlight
The deep flavor that’s achieved when food is cooked low and slow on a smoker is hard to beat. But what to do if you don’t have or don’t want a freestanding smoker? Enter the Lodge 6.5-Inch Seasoned Cast-Iron Smoker Skillet. Its signature teardrop ven
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