WESTERN WATERLANDS From fresh-caught fi sh to aged country ham, good ol’ “country cooking” is a point of pride here, to the delight of locals and visitors alike. REGIONAL FAVORITE 4 1 2 3 SIGNATURE MEAL 1. BANANA PUDDING: Start with a layer of vanilla wafers, then top with sliced bananas and cover with pudding, whipped cream or a lightly browned meringue. Repeat each layer until you can’t wait a minute longer – then dig in with a spoon. 2. CORN & GREEN BEANS: But not just any kind – Silver Queen sweet white-kernel corn and Kentucky Wonder green “pole” beans. With names like these, you know they’ve got to be good. The corn stands on its own, but these beans are often cooked up with bacon, olive oil and garlic. 3. FRIED FISH & COUNTRY HAM: With several award-winning varieties, traditional salt-cured hams are synonymous with this part of the state. Paired with a fi let of fresh fried fi sh, it makes for a unique Kentucky “surf and turf." 4. BOURBON COCKTAIL: From the big guns to smaller craft distillers, bourbon is huge in Kentucky. It’s delicious neat, on the rocks or with a splash, but talented bartenders are also shaking up some pretty sophisticated bourbon cocktails around the state these days. Appetizer: White beans with ham hock Entrée: Local Surf & Turf Sides: Silver Queen sweet corn, Kentucky Wonder green beans Dessert: Banana pudding Beverage: Local craft bourbon cocktail LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS DISH kentuckytourism.com/food kentuckytourism.com 43
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