Many of us are familiar with the story of the firstThanksgiving.

There’s much gratitude for these 11 Thanksgiving traditions that you will only see in the South.

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sweet potato biscuits

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Some recipes even sweeten the pot with a couple of other Southern specialtiesbourbon and pecans to crown the top.

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Get the recipe for Paul Prudhomme’s Turducken fromMagic Seasoning Blends.

southern collard greens

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“For dessert, it was always a sunshine bar.

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sweet potato casserole

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Turducken

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A soul food staple, this dish will have you and your Thanksgiving guests drooling while begging for more.

Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is, of course, the upper crust at every Thanksgiving meal.

And in the South, bourbon is often the chef’s kiss.

northern neck crab cakes

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sweet potato bake

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bacon green chile and corn pudding

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sweet potato biscuits

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cornbread dressing

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bourbon sweet tea cocktail

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southern baked mac and cheese

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pumpkin pie with gingersnap crust

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