10 Recipes for When Carolina Is on Your Mind
The Carolinas are steeped in tradition. These 10 Carolina-Inspired Recipes highlight some of the state's favorites! From BBQ to crab and everything in between — everyone is bound to find a favorite. Make the Carolinas proud by trying one of these tasty recipes today!
1. Carolina-Proud Chops
Carolina-Proud Chops certainly do the Carolinas proud. Each sweet-and-savory pork chop is marinated and coated in a classic Carolina-style barbecue sauce with its extra tangy vinegar flavor. It's a beautiful contrast that brings out the most from the succulent pork. Right alongside the pork are sweet, caramelized, and deeply umami braised onions, a welcome partner to this meaty magic. You'll be proud to serve up Carolina-Proud Chops at your next barbecue!
Click Here2. The Carolina Burger
The Carolinas know how to do their burgers! The secret to The Carolina Burger is to stack it high with tasty addition after tasty addition! The juicy beef patty is topped with crunchy, creamy coleslaw for a touch of refreshment, beefy, spicy chili for extra meatiness and savoriness, and mustard for some extra tang. This burger doesn't need condiments when every bite feels like a mini barbecue on your tongue! The Carolina Burger towers over other burgers and doesn't even take too much longer to make, so there's no reason not to give it a try. Just be warned, other burgers might pale in comparison after this!
See More3. Carolina Crab Casserole
If Carolina is on your mind (specifically its coastal region), then it might as well be on your taste buds, too! Carolina Crab Casserole is a very easy way to celebrate the Tarheel State's beautiful, coastal brilliance. What you'll experience is a bed of fluffy rice topped with a savory seafood duo of plump shrimp and flaky crab that's mixed in a creamy pepper sauce and sprinkled with melty cheese. Mmmm! It's so good, now you'll never be able to stop thinking about the Old North State OR this Carolina Crab Casserole... and you'll be happy about that.
See More4. North Carolina Style Pulled Pork
North Carolina barbecue flavors feature tangy dry rubs and zesty-sweet vinegar sauces. This North Carolina Style Pulled Pork recipe brings those deep flavors to your own kitchen! The pressure-cooked pork is perfectly tender and juicy for mouth-watering bites. When combined with traditional North Carolina spices and a homemade vinegar sauce, it's the stuff of summer's (or spring or autumn or winter's) dreams.
See More5. Carolina Red Slaw
This Carolina Red Slaw isn't just named this because it's reaching for the down South feeling with its barbeque and ketchup-infused dressing! It's also because this slaw has got a bit of that classic Carolina kick to it; exactly how much is up to your preferences, but you can spice it up so that this once-humble mix of carrots and cabbage really makes a statement! Serve Carolina Red Slaw with your favorite cookout fare and marvel at how much it stands out from the crowd!
Click Here6. Carolina Shrimp Boil
A classic part of Lowcountry cuisine, the Carolina Shrimp Boil is almost like seafood soup without the soup. Bright and sweet corn, fluffy potatoes, and tender, savory shrimp are all braised in a broth seasoned with Old Bay® seasoning. Every bite is infused with Southern heat and smokiness, with even more Old Bay seasoning to amplify it all to your taste buds' delight! Often served atop butcher's paper to encourage everyone at the table to grab what they want, the Carolina Shrimp Boil is as socially fun as it is scrumptious!
See More7. Charleston's Finest Casserole
From Rainbow Row to the Battery, from Waterfront Park to King Street, everyone in South Carolina's most famous city knows about Charleston's Finest Casserole. Buttery, tender vegetables and savory ham are mixed with leafy wilted collard greens and a creamy, tangy sauce loaded with plenty of Southern charm. On top... well, it wouldn't be a Southern-style casserole without a buttery biscuit topping, would it? Charleston's Finest Casserole shows everyone how The Holy City does its home cooking!
See More8. Lexington BBQ
It's amazing how much barbecue can differ from state to state and even within the same state! Lexington BBQ is one of the two main styles of barbecue in North Carolina, using pork shoulder and a distinct vinegar and tomato sauce to bring out the most of the savory flavor. The barbecue sauce has the smokiness you crave, but it uses ketchup to enhance its sweetness and umami. And, of course, the pork itself is tender to the point of melting in your mouth. Lexington BBQ will blow you away with its richness and depth of flavor. In the debate on North Carolinian barbecue styles, you might just form a strong opinion!
See More9. South Carolina She-Crab Soup
Hailing from the Lowcountry of South Carolina, South Carolina She-Crab Soup is one of those regional specialties that convinces whoever tastes it to travel to that region immediately to experience more of it. Thankfully, you don't need to buy a plane ticket to enjoy South Carolina She-Crab Soup. In fact, you don't even need a full 30 minutes! All you need is the rich, creamy, bisque-like broth filled with lumps of the juicy crabmeat. Zesty, beautifully seasoned, and just a touch spicy, this is a soup that's truly soup-er!
See More10. Southern Touch BBQ Chicken
Southern Touch BBQ Chicken comes out of the Carolina tradition of barbeque, making use of sweet, vibrant ketchup and tangy vinegar as the cornerstones of its sauce. Thank goodness that sauce is so good slathered onto golden, caramelized grilled chicken with all the savory flavor locked in! Patience is a virtue when making Southern Touch BBQ Chicken, but you can taste all the effort and all the flavor with each bite... so, it is well worth it!
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