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Pantry Staples for a Southern Kitchen
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items Are you a sucker for a southern comfort meal? We've got that at home. Use this list to revamp your pantry and make your kitchen a southern chef's dream.
My grandmother referred to bacon grease as an essential oil. So you tell me is it a southern staple or what?
Bacon Fat Container
Whether your making biscuits & gravy, eggs, or a beautiful pound cake. Swap regular milk for evaporated milk for that deep, rich, southern flavor.
NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk - Very Best Baking
Heavy whipping cream is a hidden secret in every southerners kitchen. Add it to eggs for the fluffiest and most flavorful bite of eggs you've ever had. Or use equal parts alongside self-rising flour to make the best and lightest biscuits you've ever ...
Great Value Heavy Whipping Cream, 32 oz Carton, Refrigerated
Whether its greens, beans, or peas - use ham houck when cooking in the crockpot to develop levels of flavor you can't imagine.
Fresh Ham Hock (two per package) - Patchwork Family Farms
Cornmeal and cornmeal mix are an essential item for perfect cornbread and the perfect fry breading.
corn meal vs corn meal mix - ramblings on cast iron
Canned or stewed tomatoes are the perfect staple to beef up any soup, stew, and chilli.
Canned Tomatoes
Since I was born, my grandparents have marinated everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is Allegro Marinade. It makes the meats so tender and moist. Perfect for crockpot recipes as well.
Allegro Original Marinade, 12.7 fl oz - Walmart.com
Chicken broth can add flavor to any savory recipe that calls for water or other liquids.
Chicken Broth
Commonly used as a base for casseroles and comfort foods, you'll love the added flavor, and depdning on what your using some hidden veggies!!
Cream Soup
Canned Salmon, fish, and chicken can be used to make quick protein filled patties filled with flavor, just combine with flour, eggs, and seasonings and then scoop out and fry.
Canned Salmon - Walmart
Chicken & Dressing is a all time favorite around our house, punch it up with a little bit of added ground sage. The perfect partner to chicken and cornbread!
Ground Sage
Tomato Paste adds depth of flavor with a very miniscule amount. An affordable way to add flavor and thicken up savory sauces and dishes.
Best Tomato Paste - Can, Tube
Local Honey is a great way to add a little sweetness to a dish or sweet treat, but we know as southerners local honey geographically fights seasonal allergies!
Local Honey
From cooking to cleaning white vinegar does it all. In the kitchen it's perfect for pickling and carmelizing. But added bonuses can be used for odor control in laundry and other around the house all natural cleaners.
White Vinegar
Chopped green chilles are the perfect southern addition to any casserole that needs a little spice and flavor, but you might not want it to hot!
Chopped Green Chilies - Old El Paso