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Southern Recipes

There's more to Southern recipes than fried things, although good fried food like buttermilk fried quail is hard to beat. Here's my collection of Southern classics, mostly focusing on fish and wild game.

A pot of Brunswick stew, ready to eat.
Photo by Holly A. Heyser

That's not to say you can't use them for supermarket meats, too. Pheasant and dumplings works just fine with a chicken, and Brunswick stew doesn't absolutely need squirrel.

I've taken a lot of inspiration from some of my friends and colleagues in the South, like Ronni Lundy and her book Victuals, and John Currence with his fantastic book Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey.

I have Louisiana classics like Creole okra gumbo, and venison sauce piquante, as well as Lowcountry specialties like chicken bog and pickled shrimp.

Appalachia is represented by recipes like sour corn, burgoo and squirrel hand pies, which are a bit like English pasties or Latin empanadas.

In all, there are almost 50 Southern favorites here. Enjoy!

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A platter of fried pheasant with pickles, cornbread and green beans.

Fried Pheasant

By Hank Shaw on October 24, 2022 - 15 Comments

Yes, you fry pheasants! Here’s a recipe for pickle-brined, fried pheasant you’ll love. Works great with grouse and partridge, too.

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Roasted okra on a platter.

Roasted Okra

By Hank Shaw on June 27, 2022 - 14 Comments

A simple, spicy roasted okra recipe that leaves the okra crispy, not slimy. Roast okra with chiles, salt and a little oil.

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A bowl of Cajun gumbo made with venison and sausage.

Venison Gumbo

By Hank Shaw on January 29, 2022, Updated June 6, 2022 - 7 Comments

This venison gumbo is dark, savory and rich, a classic Cajun gumbo with no tomato and a dark roux. It’s wonderful for cold nights. Note that there is no tomato in this gumbo. If you want a Cajun dish that does have tomato in it, try my recipe for Venison Sauce Piquante. Or if you

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Closeup of a pot of Brunswick stew

Virginia Brunswick Stew

By Hank Shaw on January 3, 2022, Updated June 6, 2022 - 10 Comments

This is real-deal, old school Brunswick stew, with squirrels and other assorted meats. It is a dish with real history, and some controversy.

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A plate of pan seared grouper with hearts of palm salad.

Pan Seared Grouper

By Hank Shaw on July 12, 2021, Updated June 6, 2022 - 5 Comments

Simple pan seared grouper or other white fish, served with a hearts of palm salad and key lime browned butter sauce. It’s an ode to Florida.

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Alabama white sauce on a plate with smoked turkey wings

Alabama White Sauce

By Hank Shaw on June 21, 2021, Updated June 6, 2022 - 16 Comments

Alabama white sauce is a white BBQ sauce almost always used with poultry. It is mainly a vinegar and mayonnaise sauce, with other spices.

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A platter of crab deviled eggs

Crab Deviled Eggs

By Hank Shaw on February 1, 2021, Updated June 6, 2022 - 13 Comments

A simple recipe for either party appetizers, a light lunch, or a snack. Beware: Crab deviled eggs are addictive.

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A bowl of cream of crab soup

Cream of Crab Soup

By Hank Shaw on December 21, 2020, Updated June 6, 2022 - 15 Comments

This is she crab soup without the roe, so it is cream of crab soup, with sherry, bay, a little seafood broth and lots of crab.

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Hi, my name is Hank Shaw; I’m a James Beard Award-winning author and chef. I started this site back in 2007 to help you get the most out of all things wild: fish, game, edible wild plants and mushrooms. I also write cookbooks, have a website dedicated to the intersection of food and nature, and do a podcast, too. If it’s wild, you’ll find it here. Hope you enjoy the site!

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