The Most Iconic Southern Foods You HAVE to Try

Everybody says that the United States doesn't have culture, but we're about to prove that wrong by taking you along and showing you some of the best dishes that you can eat not only in the United States, but in the world. Let's go eat some Southern food. Number 10, fried chicken, a quintessential Southern comfort food. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this dish is a celebration of flavor and texture that has roots in both Scottish and African culinary traditions. Fried chicken, I'm going in. Fried chicken. You see this plate? It's a loser. If you go to the bathroom, look. It's the... Where do you go? It's on the paper. Yeah, I got it. In the South, the fried chicken is a must to eat, ragazzi. So... Which one are you going for? Like this. Okay. Because it's easy. The frittura is perfect. Like, crunchy. I mean, the meat is perfect cooked. It's not, you know, how do you say, stiff? Like, chewy? Chewy. To me, the fried chicken in the United States is another level. We do the best fried chicken. Yeah, you do it. You left me the difficult pieces. Go ahead. Ooh, you go like this. How is it? Oh, double digging. It's delicious. I can't stand soggy fried chicken. This is really nice and crispy. Number nine, fried green tomatoes. This Southern delicacy is made from unripe tomatoes that are coated in cornmeal and fried to perfection. I never had fried anything, but this is on the top. Number eight, biscuits. A staple of Southern cuisine. Flaky, buttery, and warm, biscuits can be enjoyed with gravy, jam, preserves, honey, or simply on their own. I don't care what anybody says. Strawberry is the best. This is? I think it's blackberry. I think blackberry is what is swinging to the biscuit flavor. Biscuit in the South, 10 of the 10. So, for who I don't know what is biscuit, it's just butter. Enjoy it. Most people will just pour that gravy all over the biscuits and eat it. Like that? No, they take this whole bowl and pour it on top of all the biscuits. Oh, on top? Yeah. So you people don't break it up? Not really, they use their fork later. Oh, okay. But you can do it like this, it's fine. So for me, gravy is a bad word. Yeah. I'm perceptual, I hate everything gravy, but this is a great gravy. Good job, America. I prefer white gravy like this to the brown gravy. Yeah. Put some gravy on top like people do. So usually you go like this. Like that. And then you take this and you dig in like this. Yeah. Number seven, creamed corn. Which is a rich and creamy side dish that brings a bit of sweetness to the table. It's made from fresh corn and often enriched with butter and cream. Creamed corn. Cream? Cream. Oh, cream. Even the corn is another level. Would you rather have this or just like a corn on the cob? Both, I love. Corn, you never go wrong. Well, the hint was correct there. Now my wedding ring has corn in it. Number six, grits. You either love them or hate them. They're made from ground corn and can be served savory with cheese or sweet with a little bit of sugar. Cheesy grits. So they're supposed to be like the polenta in Italy, right? In theory. I would like wake up every morning eating cheesy grits like this. My advice if you're just starting with grits, don't eat plain grits. They're terrible. Eat cheesy. Number five, fried okra. A unique flavor and texture that is a must-try southern dish that's often enjoyed as a snack or a side. It is a crunchy, delicious vegetable that's fried to golden perfection. You either love it or you hate it. Yeah, don't confuse it with okra in Italian because it's the duck. It's fried. It's a vegetable. Instead to eat chips when you're watching the movie in the south. I can already tell that these are cooked really well because when you opened it, it wasn't soggy. It had a shape. So that's really important. If you do these wrong, they're like a squishy, soggy mess. These are really nicely done. Number four, banana pudding. A sweet and creamy dessert layered with ripe bananas and vanilla cookies. Your favorite dessert ever, Martin. Banana pudding. Can you see my eyes? They are like this. The best dessert in the south. Nice, creamy banana. Number three is peach cobbler. A warm and comforting dessert that showcases the sweetness of fresh peaches. It's topped with a flaky crust and is often served with ice cream or whipped cream. This is an icon for the south. Wonderful. And yes, the vanilla ice cream just makes it better and better. Opinions. This is actually one of the best peach cobblers I've ever had. It tastes completely homemade. It's perfectly seasoned with like cozy cinnamon and things. Delicious. Number two, macaroni and cheese. A creamy, classic, cheesy comfort food that's a staple at family gatherings and potlucks. Macaroni and cheese, a staple in the south. So not every macaroni and cheese are good, obviously. My God. Only the homemade macaroni and cheese. This is another. Amazing. Only this place makes me macaroni and cheese booming in my head. The southern homemade macaroni and cheese. Looks super cheesy. It is. The best. Okay, that's some of the best I've ever had. Yeah. I don't know what they put in it, but it is excellent. It's solid. Perfect consistency, not too liquidy. The cheese is perfect. It's not dry, but it's not watery either. It's a very nice balance. Number one, barbecue. Whether it's smoked brisket, pulled pork, or ribs, the slow-cooked, smoky flavors paired with tangy sauces create an unforgettable experience. Barbecue in America, to me, is the number one item. The best in the world. Really? This is your number one? Number one. Barbecue is fantastic. What is this? A cornbread. Oh. A little pancake. Cornbread pancake. With the sauces. Get the full experience. That's a bite. Number one. Prove me wrong. What is your favorite item? That is excellent pulled pork, guys. Incredible. And there you have it. Our top ten southern foods. Did we hit your favorite?