10 of the Best South Carolina Recipes

August 9, 2019 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

South Carolina is known for Myrtle Beach around here but it’s also home to some great southern food like, Blue Crabs, Fried Seafood, Sweet Tea, Pecans, Collards, Okra, Pimento Cheese, Cornbread, Sweet Potatoes, Duke’s Mayonnaise, Hoppin’ John, Fatback, Fried Chicken and More! Below you’ll find 10 of the best South Carolina inspired recipes from bloggers I love!

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Around here anytime anyone says anything about South Carolina it normally always has something to do with Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a super popular vacation spot for lot of people but South Carolina also has some amazing food that you don’t want to miss.

First of all, South Carolina, especially the Myrtle Beach area has delicious Calabash seafood that comes straight from Calabash, North Carolina. You’ll find tons and tons of seafood buffets around the area.

But let’s not forget other parts of the state. You’ll find some of the best Sweet Tea, Pecans, Collards, Okra, Pimento Cheese, Cornbread, Sweet Potatoes, and Hoppin’ John recipes below that celebrate the best of South Carolina!

1. WHOLE SHRIMP WITH BACON AND COLLARDS

This Whole Shrimp with Bacon and Collards recipe is a one sheet pan meal that’s quick to toss together and it cooks in30 minutes!

Recipe from Big Bears Wife – Click Here for the Recipe

2. GLAZED SWEET POTATO COINS

Sweet potato coins bathed in brown sugar-butter glaze are the perfect addition to any Thanksgivng, Christmas, or Fall dinner. And thisGlazed Sweet Potato Coins recipehas a little secret ingredient to give the glaze great flavor while keeping it from beingtoo sweet.

Recipe from The Kitchen is my Playground –Click Here for the Recipe

3. FRIED SHRIMP

This fried shrimp recipe starts with a bold seasoned cornmeal shrimp breading filled with wonderful flavors and a hint of spice that creates shrimp fried to perfection!

Recipe from Grandbaby Cakes – Click Here for the Recipe

4. SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA

Ifyou’re going to splurge on fried food, make sure it’s worth it! Serve thisSouthern Fried Okra along side your favorite burger, brisket or fried chicken!

Recipe from Big Bear’s Wife – Click Here for the Recipe

5. BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN is the best fried chicken recipe you will ever sink your teeth into. Fried Chicken can be tricky, but we have broken it down to the PERFECT easy fried chicken recipe anyone can make. This Buttermilk Chicken Recipe will become the favorite chicken of your life! This Buttermilk Fried Chicken recipe is one everyone needs to know how to make. Your family will thank you!

Recipe from The Cookie Rookie – Click Here for the Recipe

6. HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE

Every good southern woman should have a homemade Pimento Cheese recipe in her back pocket! With the recipe from my grandmother’s recipe box and a few tests in the kitchen, I made some of the best we’ve ever had!

Recipe from Big Bear’s Wife – Click Here for the Recipe

7. INSTANT POT HOPPIN’ JOHN

Instant Pot Hoppin’ John is a quick and easy way to get all of the flavors of this classic southern recipe in less than an hour!

Recipe from Homemade Interest – Click Here for the Recipe

8. SOUTHERN CORNBREAD – SOUTHERN SKILLET CORNBREAD

There is just something warm and comforting about a plate of warm southern cornbread and a softened stick of butter sitting on the table. It reminds me of cold evenings by the fire with a big bowl of homemade chili but it also makes me think of warm southern evenings outside by the grill with pulled pork and baked beans.

Recipe from BigBear’sWife – Click Here for the Recipe

9. PIMENTO CHEESE GRITS

Cheese Grits are a classic Southern staple perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or side dish. I combined them with another staple to create this delicious Pimento Cheese Grits recipe! They’re cheesy, creamy, and oh so tasty. Eat them on their own on pair them with pork or chicken. You’re going to love these easy cheese grits!

Recipe from the Cookie Rookie – Click Here for the Recipe

10. SOUTHERN SWEET TEA

Sweet Tea is pretty much like THE DRINK of the south!

Recipe from Big Bear’s Wife – Click Here for the Recipe