South Carolina Vacation Guide - SC 2025

In Southern kitchens, there is perhaps no piece of cookware as revered — or as versatile — as the cast-iron skillet. These weighty pans are beloved for their longstanding durability and are often passed down through families. Suspended over an open flame or slid into a white-hot oven, the castiron skillet can hold its own, achieving exceptional heat retention and even heat distribution for achieving that perfect crisp on iconic Southern dishes from dinner to dessert. Here are three ways to fill your own skillet like a true South Carolinian.

Buttermilk Biscuits

A light, fluffy texture and a crispy, golden-brown exterior are hallmarks of these buttery accompaniments to any Southern meal.

Peach Cobbler

Brightly sweet and tart, this no-fuss dessert melds buttery batter with ripe, juicy peaches from South Carolina orchards.

Pecan Pie

This super-sweet, gooey pie topped with South Carolina-grown pecans touts rich flavors of vanilla and brown sugar.

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