CAVES, LAKES & CORVETTES This region's expansive agricultural community celebrates foods grown and produced right here in the Bluegrass State. REGIONAL FAVORITE 1 5 4 3 2 SIGNATURE MEAL 1. LOCAL CHEESES: Tasty farm-made cheeses – including white cheddar, American and Gouda – are shipped worldwide from producers here, but that doesn’t stop the locals from also feasting on them. 2. FARM FRESH VEGGIES: Homegrown tomatoes, fresh corn and tender green beans – often slow cooked with a chunk of ham hock – saddle up nicely to that legendary pork you see. 3. PORK SHOULDER & CHOPS: You’ll smell the smoky aroma before the grill even enters your sight. Sliced fi re-kissed pork (often shoulder) served with a hot vinegar "dip" is a culinary rite of passage for anyone who loves good food. 4. FRUIT COBBLER: Peach or blackberry, topped with homemade ice cream or not, a bubbly baked fruit cobbler provides a soul-satisfying ending to any Kentucky meal. 5. APPLE CIDER: On a hot day, pour it over ice. On a cold day, heat it up and sip away for a warmth you’ll feel to your core. Locally made apple cider is a great comfort drink, no matter the season. Appetizer: Local cheeses Entrée: Pork shoulder/ pork chops Sides: Sliced fresh tomatoes, sweet corn (fried or cream-style), green beans with ham hock Dessert: Fruit cobbler with local ice cream Beverage: Apple cider LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS DISH kentuckytourism.com/food kentuckytourism.com 155
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