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Potlikker
(Pot Liquor, Pot Likker)
Potlikker or pot liquor is a traditional dish originating from the American South. It consists of a liquid that's leftover from a meal of field peas, collard greens, beans, pork, or other similar ingredients. The dish is usually served as a broth and it was a staple among the field hands of the South.
Although the liquid can be seasoned with smoked turkey, it's believed that the best seasoning is a piece of salt fat pork. Potlikker is traditionally served with the rustic corn pone (or its close cousins cornbread and johnnycake) on the side, which is then dipped into the liquid.
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Flatbread
Johnnycake
Johnnycake is a cornmeal flatbread, similar to a pancake, consisting of fried cornmeal, salt, and hot water or milk. It is a staple food in the Rhode Island area, where ... Read more
Corn Bread
Cornbread
There is no food more American than the classic cornbread. The soft, but firm baked bread made with cornmeal is easily the most important memorabilia of the American past,... Read more
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