Just a Pinch of South

For those of us who grew up in the South but have moved elsewhere, we love our roots and all they have provided. There's a lot that I've come to appreciate about the South. But let's be honest, most of us don't want to go back to "full Southern." We're happy with just a pinch here and there to add flavor to the life we live now. If you are not a Southerner, perhaps you'll come to better appreciate the little gifts the American South has given and continues to give our culture. This blog is written by Elizabeth Bloodworth. Photos are not mine unless specified. Email me at justapinchofsouth @ gmail dot com. I tweet at @apinchofsouth and my other tumblr is called "everythingthatdoesntfitelsewhere" which is just what it sounds like.

Apr2

People don’t get putting slaw on barbecue. That’s what you do with North Carolina BBQ and it is always right. Do you get putting lettuce on a burger? Do you get putting saurkraut on a rueben? It’s the same concept. It’s simple. The crunch of the cabbage and the tartness of the vinegar balance the pungent strength of the meat. It’s a beautiful balance. Trust people who know. Put cole slaw on your bbq. Even if you don’t “like” slaw. What you get at a barbecue joint isn’t very mayonnaise-y. It’ll be great. Trust us.

People don’t get putting slaw on barbecue. That’s what you do with North Carolina BBQ and it is always right.

Do you get putting lettuce on a burger? Do you get putting saurkraut on a rueben? It’s the same concept.

It’s simple. The crunch of the cabbage and the tartness of the vinegar balance the pungent strength of the meat. It’s a beautiful balance. Trust people who know. Put cole slaw on your bbq. Even if you don’t “like” slaw. What you get at a barbecue joint isn’t very mayonnaise-y. It’ll be great. Trust us.

(Source: penniesinmyloafers)

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