CORNBREAD The great debate about cornbread is whether it should be sweet or not . Try it: FARM in Bluffton serves up a warm skillet of brown butter cornbread sweetened with cane syrup and topped with a generous sprinkling of flaky sea salt . MAC ‘N’ CHEESE Count this decadent concoction of macaroni noodles and creamy cheese as a veggie—you’re in South Carolina, after all . Try it: Crave Kitchen & Cocktails in Mount Pleasant elevates its mac ‘n’ cheese with 10-year-cave-aged sharp cheddar . Secret Sauce Sample South Carolina’s four official barbecue sauce flavors— sometimes mopped on, sometimes served on the side—to discover your favorite . South Carolina’s signature gold sauce lends a sweet and tangy flavor . mustard vinegar & pepper A bit spicy, this zingy sauce works wonders on pork . This is essentially a vinegar and pepper sauce with added ketchup for sweetness . light tomato COLLARD GREENS Typically braised with ham hocks, collard greens have an exceptional depth of flavor, making them South Carolina’s official veggie and a coveted side when in season . Try it: At Gillie's Seafood & Soul in Charleston, the collards are a perfectly seasoned tastebud pleaser . Sometimes called a tomato and sugar sauce, this is sweet and savory . heavy tomato Need to know the ins and outs of authentic South Carolina barbecue? Get the dish at SCBBQTrail.com 15
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