Scottish Guy Tries SOUTHERN FEAST in Charleston, South Carolina 🇺🇸

[@shaunvlog]

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[@marksmith4892]

Shaun I would have to say that of all the people from the UK who review all things America and relay their experiences, you probably have the widest breadth of knowledge even more than Laurence who actually lives here and is a US citizen now and the reason I say that is that you have not only toured here so much but also toured widely. You've been to the heartland, the big states, the little states, both coasts, experienced so much, etc. Not even most Americans can say that. Even as a born & raised American I find myself learning new things about my own country from your travels which ought to inform your audience about just how vast the USA is. You're doing well just to see 1/3rd of the states here within a single lifetime, which is why we never leave.

[@shaunvlog]

@@marksmith4892 thank you Mark I appreciate the kind words - so much more yet to see

[@marksmith4892]

@@shaunvlog have you been to Michigan yet?? This is the season when the colors (of the tree leaves) change. You should go now!

[@NathanJones-se8by]

No, no, no, you're doing it all wrong, please forgive the hospitality that apparently wasn't shown to you. First of all no south Carolinian eats chicken n waffles with fruit on it. The chicken should be on the waffles. Your collards should be eaten with hot pepper vinegar, specially cayenne pepper vinegar. Those are black eyed peas grown in the south because they tolerate our summer...a form of cow or field pea, like a crowder pea that makes its own gravy, should be cooked with fat back. You spent way too much money for that meal that cost so much less anywhere else.

[@christianoliver3572]

Hey y'all that rice dish Shaun wasn't sure about is called Hoppin John. It's black eyed peas cooked with bacon or another pork product served on a bed of white rice. My grandmother used to serve it every New Years a long with a ham, greens, soup beans and corn bread. Good Southern soul food never disappoints.

[@patriciawhite3616]

Nothing like Hoppin John! The best ❤️

[@shaunvlog]

It was alll so goood

[@tinahairston6383]

@@shaunvlog The black eyed peas/hoppin' john, collards and ham is what many people eat for "good luck" on New Year's Day.

[@reindeer7752]

I had them with feta cheese crumbled on top at a restaurant and it was so good I make them like that now.

[@patriciawhite3616]

@@reindeer7752 Sounds interesting 🤔

[@chrisjarvis2287]

Mom & Pop places will beat fancy places 8 out of 10 times for food. Most of the more famous places are tourist traps who are made famous by out of town vacationers, not locals.

[@shaunvlog]

Yeah I find that too

[@scarter8137]

Exactly!

[@mattrag4988]

Andat the mom and pop places you are referring to usually have the best service and experience as well

[@reverbva]

Ask locals where they like to eat.

[@stephens9462]

I’ve been to this restaurant and it’s a fancy place

[@ClarkJ2265]

Those are blacked eyed peas. A southern staple and must have for new years dinner.

[@shaunvlog]

They were delicious

[@DianaJG8]

​@@shaunvlog- Shaun, the reason Black-eyed Peas are a "must" on New Year's Day is they represent coins and the collard greens that you eat with them are the paper cash - thus securing a prosperous year - and the more you eat the richer you'll be! 😉

[@saraedmonds1809]

Also, pork for good health.

[@DianaJG8]

@@saraedmonds1809- I did forget to mention the pork, didn't I? 🤦‍♀️Thanks for catching that, Miss Sara! 😊 Diana

[@KenWesaw-up5wf]

Allegedly it brought good luck for the year if you had them on new years

[@doloreswilliams6826]

You have a typical southern meal fried chicken, black eye peas and rice and collard greens. My mom would make that for Sunday dinner with dessert.

[@hanksimon1023]

I dunno if it is typical "Southern," but with collards and rice, black-eyed peas and fried chicken ... and some watermelon, it was a typical Charleston meal.

[@vergil443]

​@@hanksimon1023it's pretty typically Southern

[@donaldandbecki]

The mom and pop places will always win in the south.

[@jodieroundtree488]

This big ol plate is called Southern Hospitality. Friendly people and always do much food! 🙌❤ I love visiting

[@ramonaschuler4134]

Yyyeeesss!!

[@michieleverett4739]

You missed the sign On the wall "No eating southern fried chicken with a knife and fork" get those hands and your mouth messy and asks for extra napkins that goes for BBQ as well finally find the mom Pop spots. You know when you get sweet tea and white Bread you're off the Tourist path. Enjoy 😅😅😅

[@jackfanning7952]

Leave the sauce off the chicken and don't get the sweet tea unless you want diabetes.

[@savinghistory642]

hot sauce if any sauce for chicken and not poured over it. use your hands to eat the chicken and fried tomatoes. wonder why they did not serve cornbread dripping on butter with this.

[@jackfanning7952]

@@savinghistory642 Fried chicken should be crispy not soggy. No sauce please. Tomatoes are better fresh off the vine, not fried green. Cornbread dripping with butter is a waste of good butter. Butter should be in it not dripping off it. There are many better places for fried chicken in Charleston than $$$$$$ tourist traps. Personally, Iavoid going into Charleston. I prefer country diners.

[@savinghistory642]

@@jackfanning7952 I have been cooking this food for more than 55 years. How long have you been doing it? My macaroni and cheese stands alone and can be eaten like cake. I am asked to make lots of it every family reunion cause it goes first. My aunt has the honor of being asked to make the coconut cake for the crowd. We have each made our niche in the food area.

[@jackfanning7952]

@@savinghistory642 I am 75 years old. I had 7 siblings. My mom taught all of us to cook as soon as we could see into the frying pan on the stove. I spent decades feeding over 100-125 men at a homeless shelter. They didn't get my fried chicken or mac and cheese, but I know my way around a kitchen, grill or open fire. I like hot sauce on beans and tortillas, not chicken. I don't like coconut cake. To each his own.

[@jstrie275]

Those are black-eyed peas and rice

[@shaunvlog]

Gotchya. Thanks!

[@rfowler6039]

I'm from Georgia and we always pronounced pecan "puh-kahn" because my Granny said "pee-can" was something you kept under the bed in the winter so you don't have to go to the outhouse at night 🤣

[@cyl742]

NC here, I never heard pee-can until that actor in Star Trek Enterprise and the character Cmdr Tucker said it as pee-can. His character was from Texas.

[@hanksimon1023]

@@cyl742 Charleston has always pronounced it as Pee-can.

[@dg8708]

My mamaw used to tell me that the New Year's dishes were symbolic. The black eyed peas were to give foresight into the new year. The cabbage (we didn't have greens) was to signify a wish for monetary wealth, the cornbread was meant to wish for sunny golden days all year. The bacon and ham was there because it tasted great. The wine at the table was made to pull it all together! :)

[@hanksimon1023]

Yes, that's the general 'description' of a New Years meal with Hoppin' John. ;-)

[@LindaC616]

You got the soul food plate, Shaun. Those black eyed peas are used to make Hoppin Jphn at the New Year--they're supposed to bring good luck

[@SherriLyle80s]

My mother makes this every NY. She is from Louisiana.

[@shaunvlog]

They were delicious

[@LindaC616]

@@SherriLyle80s my friend and her husband (NYC) also make it, al9ng with oxtail soup

[@l01j99]

Black-eyed peas are not used to make Hoppin John!

[@LindaC616]

@l01j99 they sure are. Either black-eyed peas, or field peas, depending on where you're from

[@jstrie275]

you need pepper vinegar for the greens

[@shaunvlog]

Good shout!

[@25arkie]

I took pepper vinegar for granted until I moved to Denver. Now, I have to stock up every time I visit the south

[@Chick4choice]

My mema used to make her own pepper vinegar from these tiny peppers they’d grow along the fence line. Need to figure out the variety so I can start making my own here in Denver.

[@lephant5]

@@25arkiechow chow

[@tompinnef6331]

Looks like a wonderful meal. Hope the 2 of you are enjoying life. Take care - Be safe and always God Bless.

[@shaunvlog]

Thank you - we had a great time

[@celticprencess]

Born and bred North Carolinian here. My Maw-Maw cooked Sunday dinners and holiday meals like this. Thank goodness the family continues the tradition. True southern cooking is the best!

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

between Charleston and Savannah, i hope you guys got to try some low country seafood boil while visiting.

[@bamachine]

Most "southern food" that you need reservations for will pale on comparison to a great hole in the wall diner. BTW, those were blackeye peas that you were calling beans. They are a staple of southern food, along with the collards. The problem with many of these "fancy" places, they try to over-complicate things. Great southern food needs like three seasonings, butter, salt and pepper. You can make most things taste awesome with just those three things.

[@kimmieMPA]

Great Southern food also includes onions and garlic.

[@bamachine]

@@kimmieMPA For certain recipes, sure. You are not putting onions and garlic in your biscuits and gravy, usually. I also never put garlic in my cornbread and milk(I do dice up sweet onions and put in the bowl with the crumbled up cornbread). My main pint was, just like the trinity of Cajun food is a mix of diced onion, bell peppers and celery, the trinity of southern cooking as a whole is butter, salt and pepper. Everything else is optional. Of course, all of this is a little tongue in cheek.

[@hanksimon1023]

Agreed. Historically, Charleston food was mild. Then, they spiced up like Cajun. And, now people want to add Ghost peppers [because they grow so well in Charleston].

[@KentuckyLadyLiberty]

Next time, cross the bridge and go over to Shem Creek. Try the Vicious Biscuit, and also stop and get the roasted oysters at Table and Tavern. You won't regret it. I've come to love Shem Creek and the beaches a mile south of it on Sullivan Island more than any place in that area now.

[@deantait8326]

The South knows how to eat …

[@shaunvlog]

Indeed 🦐

[@Subdood04]

Poogan’s Porch is my favorite Charleston restaurant. Was stationed there twice and it was an annual treat for my wife and I on our anniversary.

[@gwilson87]

I got so hungry watching this! Southern food is the best IMHO (SC born and raised.)

[@kateg7298]

That she crab soup looks nicer than the last one you tried. Oh man, you had fried green tomatoes too. I'll have to make some now. I was wondering when you were going to try black eyed peas. Shaun, I can make you some that are prize winners next time you're over if you liked them. It all looks amazing, but it looks heavy. Are you getting tired of fried food yet? If I were in your shoes, I would have been craving some blueberries, strawberries and melon. Too much fried food makes you so sluggish and it's not good in that heat.

[@shaunvlog]

It was all delicious but I must admit I was rather full after all of this 😅

[@csm7494]

😊 That southern food all looked wonderful!!! If you ever hop over to Texas I could give you tips on the best BBQ( brisket, ribs, and fresh sausage), the creamiest ice cream and where to find the best seafood and if you like a little zing, hot fresh tamales are interesting. It could take you a solid month to eat you way across the state😊 The best hidden gem (if you can find it) are homemade fruit kolaches ( cream cheese, pineapple, peach or cottage cheese)

[@dipaknadkarni62]

I love Charleston, SC. One of my favorite cities.

[@bkm2797]

Now that was a lot of food for one person,lol. If you haven't, you two should watch the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes", excellent film. Thanks for taking us along, see you soon.

[@kaiserhog]

Poogan's Porch is our favorite place in Charleston! Heard about it on a ghost tour. Amy fell in love with the late great beloved little dog named Poogan who gave the restaurant its name.

[@elliec1911]

Ok now im super hungry lol. I love black eyed peas. And fried chicken. And i cook lots of rice lol..grew up in southern Louisiana. Best food ever.

[@manxkin]

What a great southern style meal. I need to get back down south one of these days.

[@shaunvlog]

Loved it

[@25arkie]

It always seem like Europeans are hesitant to ask for to go boxes. That's part of the American experience

[@troycooper7180]

Those are black-eyed peas, man! LOL!

[@markbarnwell942]

my partner and i were in edinburgh in april of this year. we so loved this city. a favorite amongst our travels. great people. i am glad you are enjoying my hme state.

[@virginiastewart1523]

Hello, my favorite Scottish guy!

[@shaunvlog]

hello Virginia :)

[@jamieshue6145]

Black eyed peas and rice is called Hopping John back home.

[@gloriaalex11]

I was looking out for some mac & cheese, but everything else is wonderful too. Now I'm hungry, haha. It's a good thing y'all walked around and sweated a lot on your trip to burn off all that deliciousness. Glad you enjoyed my adopted home state of South Carolina.

[@Winterfell1066]

my momma would make the same meal, but she would make homemade slightly sweet cornbread to go with it. Put lots of butter and blackeyed peas on the split in half cornbread during the meal. Then for desert or breakfast the next morning, warm the cornbread, split it, but lots of butter and some strong molasses on it. Pure southern bliss.

[@vickismith4180]

The red liquid in the little cup is hot sauce ..... a MUST with southern food. Pour it on your chicken, your catfish, in your collard greens. Mmm mmm good! 😁

[@ChefDeCuisine_Bubba]

Black eyed peas and rice, a Sunday staple here in South Carolina!And yes, we don't tend to eat stuff singularly, we get a little of this and a bit of that on the same fork. That's how you know sides complement each other.

[@Timotimo101]

Those are blackeyed peas in the hoppin john; I grew up on them ... and always at new year's day, for sure!

[@SherryGlow1]

My ancestors, The Calhouns, are from Charleston. Their ancestors came from Scotland. Their name was Colquhoun and changed to Calhoun.

[@jillbeck1828]

It's fun to try the different versions of our traditional recipes. Everyone has a little family secret to differentiate the tastes :)

[@patricialavery8270]

Most of the time in the South you'll get Pinto Beans or Black-Eyed peas.Those are Black-eyed peas.

[@hanksimon1023]

Black eyed peas are common in Charleston. Pintos are less common, mainly with BBQ.

[@TomBueling]

Shaun..I enjoy your videos beyond description! I was stationed in Scotland, Angus County , Edsel and Brechin area in the early ‘90s. Loved everything but the weather including how to drink a wee nip of grouse! God Bless!

[@shelnsville]

The best FGTs in the greater Chas area are at the Glass Onion on Savannah Hwy (in West Ashley). You can even take home an extra pint of their house-made pimiento cheese (also the best in town).

[@christinecook2045]

So glad you reviewed Poogan's Porch it is the number one restaurant I recommend in Charleston. The Shrimp and Grits are EXCELLENT.

[@davidcohencrumpton9884]

Shaun, The best Fried Green Tomatoes are dipped in Corn Meal that's mixed with Buttermilk and then fried. Tomato ketchup is good to dip into. And the greens are best with Vineger splashed on them. Thos beans you atr aere Black Eyed Peas, also delicious.

[@Dadzgrl5529]

For more info Hoppin'John and Collards are eaten on New Years Day. Hoppin' John for good luck and Collards for Prosperity in the coming new year. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@shaunvlog]

Love it

[@scarter8137]

My husband & I often share one appetizer as well as an entree especially in the South 🤗. Their portions are usually larger … more for your money!

[@SugarWildflower-si4ox]

Yum 😋 my mouth is watering…

[@lisak5804]

I love fries green tomatoes....make them anytime the store sells the green ones

[@christianoliver3572]

I've never seen green tomatoes here in South Texas so I have to grow them. They really have a great taste. I use the beefsteak tomatoes.

[@shaunvlog]

They were reelallly good

[@lisak5804]

Now I need some!

[@rhhamlin08]

You can grab a water taxi to get around too. Great way to avoid the traffic. Love Charleston.

[@DonaldFoster-xq6wd]

unless field peas are hidden in there, that's just black eyed peas over rice. hoppin john is supposed to have all three together. the fact that you thought it was a chickpea is hilarious

[@jeffhampton2767]

Myrtle Beach South Carolina is about 90 minutes north of Charleston and there are like 100 seafood buffets. You would have loved all you can eat seafood cooked more traditionally. ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻👊🏻

[@dariadykyj2179]

The “sauce” makes it with the fried green tomatoes !

[@deannaeakle8680]

Yummy! Looks like Hopping John made with black eyed peas

[@CaponeCabin]

Love that place! The food is amazing ❤ fabulous choice!

[@dianad4633]

We fry most everything in the South. That’s why we’re always so happy down South 😉😁 I’m sure you know by now but those were black eyed peas. From upper SC.

[@TerryB751]

There's so much good food in Charleston that you'd have to take in every plantation tour and go up and down every deck of the USS Yorktown over in Patriot's Point to burn it off. 😁

[@renebarras394]

Savannah Ga. is pretty good to , great place to check out

[@brianjenkins352]

You should try the Codfather near Park Circle on Spruill Ave. Owner is British and the fish....omg

[@mikeh8228]

Done mix it all together! It is made to eat separately so you get the distinctive flavor of each food. If you had been expected to mix it all together they would have served it to you in a bowl, like a cassarole!

[@rodneygriffin7666]

This is comfort food at it's best. Next time, check out Columbia, SC. And also Greenville,SC. The terrain in this state changes the further you move from the coast. There are hills and mountains in the north west of this state bordering the Appalachian Mountains. Coast: Charleston. Midlands: Columbia. State capital. Mountains: Greenville. The cool thing about living in Columbia is that it's 4 hours away from each completely different environment, while here is the cumulation of 3 rivers from the mountainess west combined to flow to the ocean along with it's tributaries out into the coast. America is beautiful.

[@b003]

Love this, looks so good!

[@Ryan-xu9zb]

Just walked by Poogans Porch and Husk today. Glad you enjoyed. In the beginning of the video, you passed by Magnolia's. That was a place you should have tried. A little pricey, but all of downtown is. Would have loved if you went out to Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms area, but I know time was short for you folks. Basically just a skip over the Ravenel Bridge. A lot of nice places to eat and is where you go for the beach atmosphere. That or the other side of Charleston towards Folly Beach.

[@gotham61]

Black Bear Diner is a chain with over 150 locations. That's why they have their own branded condiments. You're almost always better off at an independent mom and pop diner, than at a corporate run chain place.

[@jamesalexander5623]

There used to be a place in Mount Pleasant across the Bridge from Charleston called 'Sticky Fingers' .... Best Pork Ribs I've ever had!

[@Exlaxius]

Last one in the area is in North Charleston over on Dorchester Road.

[@stephanielasek6070]

Caramel isn’t a normal addition to pecan pie (pee can here in Charleston), but if you want a fancy version, try bourbon chocolate chip. Also, fried green tomatoes are incredible with pimento cheese 😋

[@Steve-318]

I drove all over the u.s. for better part of 20 years and the best fried catfish was at a hole in the wall truckstop in Louisiana. That seems to be a theme in parts of the country with different foods.

[@hanksimon1023]

Agreed. Fried Catfish is better in Louisiana. Charleston is more known for sautéed or baked ocean fish and shellfish.

[@vidajones593]

Black - eyed peas, yummy! The fried green tomatoes look delicious. Were they tangy?

[@kathycollins2655]

Well, if you have black eyed peas over rice...it's probably,what we call in the south, Hoppin' John. I'm glad to see you seemed to enjoy the collards... now I'm craving some collard greens and corn bread.

[@follybeachusa]

If you’re still there, you need to go to Dave’s Carry Out on Morris Street. Freshest, best shrimp, fried, of course, and the lima beans are to die for. Say hi to Terry while you’re there. He’s the man cooking behind the counter.

[@sparkle27crystal]

Black eyed peas. My husband is originally from Virginia. I moved here. Traditionally they eat black eyed peas and greens for New Years Day. It's supposed to ensure you have plenty of coin and paper money in the year to come. My family from PA and NY. We always had pork roast and sourkraut for New Years day. We are German, Scottish, English (Heinz 57 🤣)That food looks amazing!!! I will eat there next time I go to Charleston.

[@Cadzilla_V]

You should try out The CODfather next time you visit. It's fish and chips just like what you are used to. The owner is from England, the Cod is huge, it sits on a big basket of fries (chips)

[@gc-vz4ib]

Best food comes from the "mom and pop" out of the way places. What you get in these restaurants I call tourist food.

[@danoreal1970]

Blackeyed peas, collard greens & southern fried chicken TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN US FOOD!!

[@dpelpal]

Dang, I'm American and that's the first time I've ever actually seen She Crab soup! Interesting!

[@Chick4choice]

Pi-Kahn pie does not need caramel on it. It’s little more than nuts and sugar as is!!! Some fresh whipped cream, however, is always a nice addition.

[@tylerpaschall4363]

My brother and I are from the south. I never cared for fried green tomatoes, buy my brother always ate them with ranch dressing. Supposedly it's pretty good that way.

[@gingertunstall7739]

Didnt the menu say Hoppin' John? That is the blackeyed peas and rice.

[@plandl1]

"Fried tomatoes, who'da thought?" Crack me up! ----> In Charleston

[@cyl742]

Pecan pie is my very favorite dessert. Don't feel bad about comparing local restaurants against each other. You are correct that the "fancier" ones aren't as good as some of the smaller daily cheap eats spots. Just came back from Charleston (we go fairly often--every year or two--for week. Best seafood we found (we went to 4 different places based on ratings). Gillies was the 5th and best and didn't even come up on searches until I lucked onto the name and looked it up. Small, nothing fancy, but good lord the amount of food and the best seafood I had in Charleston--ever.

[@DeborahPowell-i3o]

Green fried tomatoes are good to dip in ranch

[@jasonregister3494]

In the Charleston area do yourself a favor and go to any restaurant in Charleston that you're afraid to enter the building. It will absolutely be the best food you will ever eat in your life.

[@tiffanystarbeck2279]

I’m a true Southern Belle, I was raised in the south my whole life and Atlanta, Georgia .. I can make the best fried chicken, collard greens, mashed potatoes, homemade macaroni, and cheese. I know it sounds like a heart attack and I don’t make it every day , but it’s true southern cooking. I also know how to make the best barbecue in the world. It’s true Southern cooking. It’s how it was raised.❤🇺🇸

[@JohnSheffield1963]

I had one of my favorite meals in Charleston.

[@woodcider]

My family is from the South but I never found a liking for Black-eyed peas. But collards are my favorite vegetable hands down.

[@johncantrell614]

Those are black eyed peas that you were eating. Popular down south

[@ParisVan-Del]

Black eyed peas, also known as hoppinjonhs

[@savinghistory642]

recipe for perfect fried chicken heat your oil (any kind) to 375 or just above medium on your stove salt and pepper your chicken and add whatever spices you like to it then roll it in flour-nothing else. no need for egg wash, buttermilk and all that yankeefied crap put your chicken on the heated oil and leave it alone for 25 minutes turn the chicken and let it cook 20 minutes on the other side turn once more and let it finish up for 10 minutes. serve hot. cannot mess this up. try it and let me know

[@Island_Lady]

82 Queen & Poogan's Porch are both Tourist traps with so so food at expensive prices. You really need to go to the smaller Mom & Pop restaurants for real food that represents Charleston at a decent price.

[@SmokeEater509]

Fried chicken, black eyed peas, and collared greens might be my death row meal (throw in some mashed potatoes, steak, and pizza)

[@Unclebillyr]

First dead giveaway that you're not from the South is if you eat fried chicken with a fork and a knife. It's perfectly fine to pick the fried chicken up with your hands, even if it has a sauce on it. I'm from Charleston, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself here.

[@jeffhampton2767]

There is also a Country Buffet that has all you can eat fried chicken for $14.99

[@jasonregister3494]

Go across the bridge to a place called the vicious biscuit. They only serve breakfast so you'll have to get there early 😉

[@fw6608]

Poogans porch is good, a lot of its notoriety comes from the fact it is rumored to be haunted though.

[@gingerwright6337]

Poogans is a great restaurant there 2:38

[@carlj95]

Those collard greens and fried chicken looked good, however; you can keep the black-eyed peas. I've never been a fan of them. Thanks, sharing this adventure.

[@ronnieorourke8268]

Fancy that American 🇺🇸 Carmel cake just like a Scottish jam tart 😂

[@pol128128]

Best place for pork chops and collards is Bertha's Kitchen. They close early at 5pm (and seems to be closed Sun-Tue). They are located on the "other side" of the peninsula and isn't much to look at. But looks are deceiving. I order the large fried chops w/ lima beans and rice, corn bread and collards (Thursdays). I put the pepper vinegar on the collards and hot sauce on everything and take it to go. Back in the day, I worked on the old ship yard and the techs would go to Berthas and I'd go with them. You know good food when the utility trucks were parked outside. Prepare for the long line though, so best to show up a little before opening for lunch. They won a James Beard award and, with the closure of a lot of good simple (and affordable) southern style restaurants, is a dying breed on the peninsula.

[@randalmayeux8880]

Hi Shaun, you know how to eat. I mean, take a little bit of everything, and eat it all together. I could never understand people eating all of one thing before proceeding to the next. I think Collard greens, or mustard or turnip greens taste best when eaten with cornbread and pepper sauce, I like the clear sauce like Trappy's, but regular Louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco is also good.

[@mohhughes4870]

You have a lot of comments already, so probably a summary: 1) Eat fried chicken off the bone. No other way. 2) The "sauce" you spread over the chicken was likely either Tabasco, Crystal or some other Louisiana hot sauce meant to the collard greens. The greens are TOUGH and bitter, so they need to cook low and slow to tenderize, and the bacon (and, ideally bacon fat) add much-needed flavor. The hot sauce tops it off. 3) The "beans" are black-eye peas, and are a Southern staple. I have seen some comments about them being served on rice and being called Hoppn' John. That actually usually includes tomatoes, minus the bacon, but it may be a regional thing - even in the South (don't get Southerners - especially this prude - talking about "proper" barbecue). 4) Pecan pie: Yes, to most Southerners, you got the pronunciation right the last time: "pih-CAHN." My fraternity house was built on an old pecan orchard - nothing like going out every Spring, collecting the nuts, and going in and cracking them for their soft, sweet meat! I don't know if you visited Magnolia's in Charleston, but they had perhaps the best pecan pie I have ever had (and after key lime, it's my favorite). Pecan-to-syrup ratio must have been at least 10:1 - I was cutting through nuts down to the crust. HIGHLY recommended. If you go back, a highly recommended hotel is Planter's Inn. Wonderful timely rooms right across from The Market, and the restaurant is famous for its seven-layer coconut cake (they even ship them, take online orders). Great experience, right in the thick of things, and a direct shot to/from I-26.