Regional Recipe

Hello there, it’s your favorite chef from the Southern United States! Today, I’m sharing with you a delicious recipe that is quick and easy to make. This recipe has its own unique origin and flavor, so let’s get cooking!

Appetizer: BBQ Pork Sliders

These BBQ Pork Sliders are a flavorful and easy appetizer option that originated in the Southern United States. They’re perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork roast, cooked and shredded
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 12 slider buns
• 1/4 cup sliced pickles

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together shredded pork and BBQ sauce until well combined.
2. Place slider buns on a baking sheet.
3. Divide pork mixture evenly among the slider buns.
4. Top each slider with sliced pickles.
5. Broil sliders in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.

Shopping List:

• Pork roast
• BBQ sauce
• Slider buns
• Pickles

Dinner: Southern Fried Chicken

This Southern Fried Chicken is a classic and delicious dinner option that originated in the Southern United States. It’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. In another shallow dish, pour buttermilk.
3. Dip each chicken thigh in buttermilk, then coat in flour mixture.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and fry for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove chicken from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Shopping List:

• Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• All-purpose flour
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Buttermilk
• Vegetable oil