July/August 2024

Southern Cast Iron

Very Southern Recipes and Tips

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, FOOD Daniel Schumacher MANAGING EDITOR Morgan Crawford Scott FOOD EDITOR Jan Potter FEATURES EDITOR Daniel Dubuisson EDITOR-AT-LARGE Jean-Paul Bourgeois SENIOR COPY EDITOR, FOOD Meg Lundberg SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER John O’Hagan PHOTOG
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Summertime Success
Not much compares to a juicy, ripe heirloom tomato in the summertime. The Southern Cast Iron team in Birmingham, Alabama, is lucky to have excellent vendors to buy from at The Market at Pepper Place, an outdoor farmers’ market that runs almost year-r
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Product Spotlight
When Lodge announced this year’s newest additions to its celebrated enameled cast iron lineup, we knew we had to get our hands on a few Dutch ovens in these iconic red, white, and blue shades as soon as possible. All three colors of the USA Enamel co
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Brandi Key
Chef Brandi Key’s foray into the culinary world started at a young age, learning from her two sets of grandparents. Her passion for cooking grew over the years under their watchful eye, leading her to pursue a life in the culinary industry. During he
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FL: Florida Key Lime Pie
ASK ANY FLORIDIAN WHAT KIND OF DESSERT THEY’RE SLICING INTO YEAR-ROUND and it’s bound to be the Sunshine State’s official pie: Key lime pie. While it wasn’t given this title until the mid-2000s, it’s been around for much longer than that, dating back
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Okra
Makes 8 to 10 servings Vegetable oil, for frying2 cups plain yellow cornmeal½ cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons Creole seasoning2 teaspoons seasoned salt½ teaspoon ground red pepper¾ cup whole buttermilk1 large egg, lightly beaten1 pound fresh okra
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A Toast to Tomatoes
Makes 1 (10-inch) loaf 3 small heirloom tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick and seeded2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 tablespoon canola oil2 cups plain yellow cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder2½ cups whole buttermilk6 tablespoons
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Cream Of The Crop
Makes about 24 ¾ cup red pepper jelly2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon stone-ground mustardVegetable oil, for frying1½ cups self-rising flour¼ cup plain cornmeal¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 cup Creamed Corn (recipe on page 42)1 large egg½ cup
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Exploring Birmingham, Alabama
A city cemented in history for its industrial founding and significant civil rights contributions, Birmingham, Alabama, is now a blend of modern charm and age-old Southern sophistication. And with an ever-growing roster of award-winning restaurants a
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Just Like New
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Smithey Ironware Company stands as a testament to modern cast iron craftsmanship and Southern cookware traditions. Founded by Isaac Morton in 2015, the company draws inspiration from the rich heritage of cast-ir
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Baking with Berries + Stone Fruit
Makes 1 (8-inch) loaf 1½ cups all-purpose flour¾ cup sugar2 tablespoons plain yellow cornmeal1½ teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon kosher salt⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon2 large eggs¼ cup whole milk¼ cup unsalted butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Grilled Greatness
Makes 4 to 6 servings 1½ cups mayonnaise, divided1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, divided1 tablespoon hot sauce2¾ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided2¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided1½ teaspoons granulated garlic, divided5 pounds chick
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Calling All Condiments
Makes 6 servings 3 cups water1 (4-ounce) bottle concentrated liquid shrimp-and-crab boil4 lemons, halved1 head garlic, halved6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed3½ cups self-rising flour2 teaspoons paprika½ teaspoon ground red pepper4 cups veg
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Gettin’ Saucy
IN THE SUMMERTIME, SPENDING TIME USING THE GRILL CAN BE A WEEKLY, IF NOT DAILY, OCCURRENCE. When it comes to pairing those perfectly seared meats—especially ones cooked on a cast-iron grill pan—with a sauce, it should be equally as delicious as the m
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Smashing Success
One of my first viral videos when I started cooking on social media was smashburgers. My buddy Rick made them a week or so earlier, and they were delicious! He would smash each burger and top them with a pat of butter, which helps in the browning pro
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Heirlooms In The Bayou State
What inspired your passion for collecting? I grew up on the River Road in St. James, Louisiana, where the bayous that led into the nearby swamplands had names like Traverse and Chevreuil. The swamp was full of delicacies that would fill our cast-iron
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Cast Iron Care
Be sure to clean your pans as soon as they’re cool enough to handle. Scrub gently with a stiff-bristle brush or a non-scratch scouring pad. Water leads to rust, so avoid submerging your cast-iron cookware. As to whether to use soap—that’s up to you.
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Recipes & Resources
Creamed Corn Fritters 41 Grilled Tomato Bruschetta with Bacon Mayo 36 Farmers’ Market Corn Sticks 44 Fried Okra 25 Fried Pickled Tomatoes 36 Pear and Brie Cheeseboard Skillet 14 Quick Pickled Tomatoes 36 Tomato-Peach Shrimp Cocktail 36 Ultimate Fried
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Dixie Delight
This gorgeous midcentury hand-cranked Dixie Belle 4-quart ice cream freezer from Alabama collector Lee Campbell—you know, from our Collector’s Corner feature in the most recent May/June issue—relies on good ol’ cast-iron pieces to help turn sweet cre

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