There’s no denying that Alabama is known for its delicious food. In fact, with such a variety of foods served right here in the Yellowhammer State, there’s something for everyone. Listed below are nine food truths you’ll truly understand if grew up in Alabama. Which of them to you agree with?
- We can fry anything.
wikimedia commons/jeffreyw Anything you’re craving can be fried. Anything! Catfish, chicken, onions, pickles, etc. can be fried to perfection thanks to a deep fryer, which you probably have in your very own home kitchen.
- Only fresh seafood will do.
flickr/Marco Verch Because Alabama is located on the Gulf Coast, we have access to some of the freshest seafood available. No other seafood comes close to being as delicious.
- Soul food is good for your soul, but that’s about it.
wikipedia/Jennifer Woodard Maderazo If you’re not familiar with this type of food, it’s some of the greasiest and fattiest food you could ever eat. However, it’s also some of the best.
- Nothing beats a homecooked meal.
flickr/spader It’s not uncommon for Southerners to spend many hours a week cooking meals from scratch. Thankfully, for days we don’t feel like cooking, there are several restaurants located throughout the state that also serve these types of meals.
- Not all barbecue sauce is brown.
facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que That’s right! Here in Alabama, we’re known for our tangy white barbecue sauce, which was first created at Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur. Once you try this special barbecue sauce, there’s no going back to the other.
- You’ve got to hurry when eating ice cream or popsicles in Alabama’s sweltering heat.
flickr/Adventures of Pam & Frank Alabama is known for having some of the hottest temps, especially during the summer months. While eating ice cream or popsicles in this dreadful heat, you’d better do it quickly before it melts.
- Fried Green Tomatoes is more than just a movie.
wikimedia commons/ninjapoodles Fried Green Tomatoes is an award-winning movie that was released in the early 90s. It’s also a popular side dish that Southerners simply can’t get enough of.
- All-you-can-eat buffets are perfect for large family gatherings.
google/Lynn Wray Dillard Who doesn’t love an all-you-can-eat buffet? Whether you’re there with immediate family or your much larger extended family, we can all agree that it’s the best value for the money.
- Boiled peanuts are the only way to eat peanuts.
flickr/Like_the_Grand_Canyon Sure, you can buy salted or dry roasted peanuts from your local grocery store, but nothing compares to boiled peanuts sold from a roadside stand. If you’ve never tried boiled peanuts, you should definitely consider it. They’re the best!
Can you think of any other food truths to add to this list? If so, please share them with us in the comments below.
wikimedia commons/jeffreyw
Anything you’re craving can be fried. Anything! Catfish, chicken, onions, pickles, etc. can be fried to perfection thanks to a deep fryer, which you probably have in your very own home kitchen.
flickr/Marco Verch
Because Alabama is located on the Gulf Coast, we have access to some of the freshest seafood available. No other seafood comes close to being as delicious.
wikipedia/Jennifer Woodard Maderazo
If you’re not familiar with this type of food, it’s some of the greasiest and fattiest food you could ever eat. However, it’s also some of the best.
flickr/spader
It’s not uncommon for Southerners to spend many hours a week cooking meals from scratch. Thankfully, for days we don’t feel like cooking, there are several restaurants located throughout the state that also serve these types of meals.
facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que
That’s right! Here in Alabama, we’re known for our tangy white barbecue sauce, which was first created at Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur. Once you try this special barbecue sauce, there’s no going back to the other.
flickr/Adventures of Pam & Frank
Alabama is known for having some of the hottest temps, especially during the summer months. While eating ice cream or popsicles in this dreadful heat, you’d better do it quickly before it melts.
wikimedia commons/ninjapoodles
Fried Green Tomatoes is an award-winning movie that was released in the early 90s. It’s also a popular side dish that Southerners simply can’t get enough of.
google/Lynn Wray Dillard
Who doesn’t love an all-you-can-eat buffet? Whether you’re there with immediate family or your much larger extended family, we can all agree that it’s the best value for the money.
flickr/Like_the_Grand_Canyon
Sure, you can buy salted or dry roasted peanuts from your local grocery store, but nothing compares to boiled peanuts sold from a roadside stand. If you’ve never tried boiled peanuts, you should definitely consider it. They’re the best!
For more information about Alabama’s famous white barbecue sauce, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Classic Southern BBQ Sauce That Was Created Right Here In Alabama.
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