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?
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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
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Midwood Smokehouse, Columbia
Dixie Pig, Rock Hill
OJ’s Diner, Easley and Greenville
Southern Culture Kitchen and Bar, Greenville