The pulled pork and ribs are long gone, and that means it's time for the crowning conclusion to your Southern barbecue: a glorious bowl of banana pudding. Beloved by South Carolinians, this dessert is a tradition in home kitchens and restaurants, alike. You’ll find it among the desserts at barbecue houses, meat-and-threes, picnics and potlucks across the state. And if you search the internet for a recipe, you’ll get overwhelming returns for “Southern Banana Pudding.” So, this begs the question: What makes "naner puddin" Southern? Short answer: Nobody knows. What we do know is that these South Carolina restaurants whip up versions that thrill even the most discerning banana pudding connoisseurs.
Banana Pudding: Southern or Not?
Get Your Banana Pudding Here
Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Charleston
Dukes BBQ, Walterboro
One Hot Mama’s, Hilton Head Island
Lowcountry Backyard, Hilton Head Island
Midwood Smokehouse, Columbia
Dixie Pig, Rock Hill
OJ’s Diner, Easley and Greenville
Southern Culture Kitchen and Bar, Greenville
