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Tennessee Cuisine

Tennessee's cuisine

Tennessee's cuisine is a celebration of Southern flavors, with a strong emphasis on barbecue, comfort foods, and iconic dishes like hot chicken. 1)

Barbecue

Tennessee is renowned for its barbecue, and the two main styles are Memphis and East Tennessee. Memphis is known for dry-rubbed ribs, while East Tennessee often uses a tomato-based sauce. 2)

Hot Chicken

Nashville hot chicken is a local specialty known for its spicy fried chicken, often served with pickles and white bread to help cool the heat. 3)

Biscuits and Gravy

A classic Southern breakfast, biscuits are smothered in creamy sausage gravy, creating a hearty and comforting dish. 4)

Country Ham

Country ham is a salt-cured and aged ham that's often served sliced thin and cooked until crispy. It's a popular breakfast item. 5)

Grits

A staple in Southern cuisine, grits are made from ground corn and are often served as a side dish or as a base for shrimp and grits. 6)

Pulled Pork

In addition to ribs, pulled pork is a barbecue favorite in Tennessee, often served on sandwiches with coleslaw. 7)

Cornbread

Cornbread is a classic Southern side dish, and variations include sweet or savory versions, sometimes with added ingredients like jalapeƱos or cheese. 8)

Fried Catfish

A popular dish in Tennessee, fried catfish is often served with hushpuppies and coleslaw, creating a delicious and crunchy meal. 9)

Banana Pudding

A classic Southern dessert, banana pudding features layers of vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. 10)

Chess Pie

Chess pie is a traditional Southern dessert with a sweet, custard-like filling made from ingredients like eggs, sugar, butter, and vinegar. 11)

MoonPies

Invented in Chattanooga, MoonPies are a sweet treat consisting of marshmallow filling sandwiched between two cookies and coated in chocolate. 12)

Sorghum

Sorghum syrup, made from the juice of sorghum cane, is a sweetener used in various dishes and desserts in Tennessee. 13)

Bush's Baked Beans

The world-famous Bush's Baked Beans company is headquartered in Tennessee, producing a variety of baked bean products. 14)

Stack Cake

A traditional Appalachian dessert, stack cake is made by stacking layers of thin cake with apple butter or fruit preserves between each layer. 15)

Fried Pickles

A popular appetizer in Tennessee, fried pickles are dill pickle slices coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy. 16)