Cuisine Uniquely Itself
From the cherished antics of The Beverly Hillbillies to the unsettling echoes of Deliverance, hillbilly culture has traversed a spectrum of public sentiment. Yet, one universally embraced aspect remains: the cuisine. Appalachian cooking has elegantly transitioned from rural kitchens to the sophisticated plates of urban high-end eateries.
Drawing from Celtic roots, these dishes were designed for sustenance throughout the year. Unlike broader Southern fare, Appalachian cuisine distinctively leans on local sweeteners like honey, sorghum, and syrup, a nod to the region’s inventive adaptations due to the high cost of shipping refined sugar. This culinary heritage is a proud pillar of hillbilly culture.