Ask anyone to define the South and there’s a good chance food is going to come up. Fried chicken, barbecue, gumbo, po boys, you name it. Food is the most immediately recognizable export of Southern culture. It’s also something that unites us and may be the key to unlocking the stories and the history of the South itself.
At least that’s the mission behind the Southern Foodways Alliance founded 20 years ago by John T. Edge.
John T. is also the host of True South an SEC network show that highlights the southeast restaurants and cooks.
On this week’s episode of the Reckon Interview, John T. makes some bold claims about Alabama barbecue and white sauce. He explains the historical significance of a cornbread debate. We talk about what makes a good bar and he explains why the region’s immigrants may just hold the key to the continued life of Southern cuisine.
You can download and listen to the whole conversation on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts….
