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I discovered this when I moved to New Orleans for college after spending my entire life in the Northeast.
No other brand would do for our childhood sandwichesonly Hellmann’s.
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Country Ham
Don’t sleep on the South’s mastery of pork.
If you like ham, you’ve just found heaven.
Personally, I like the one byCallie’s Hot Little Biscuitthe most.
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you might pick up a jug at Publix, Walmart, Piggly Wiggly, Kroger, and other retailers.
It’s also used in barbeque marinades and sauces, cakes, and more.
According toEpicurious, the hummingbird cake originated in Jamaica.
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But, just like pimento cheese, Southerners have made it their own.
I’ve seen these in Publix and Krogers all over Georgia, and even BJ’s.
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