Since growing up in Charleston, brothers Matt Lee and Ted Lee have earned their stripes as bona fide experts in Southern flavors. They founded The Lee Bros. Boiled Peanuts Catalogue (a mail-order business selling beloved Southern pantry items), hosted the cable TV show Southern Uncovered with The Lee Bros and authored Hotbox: Inside Catering, the Food World’s Riskiest Business. We turned to them to recommend some of their favorite local mainstays to showcase Southern hospitality.
Coconut Suka by Burnt & Salty
Add a punch of tropical tang to pulled pork sandwiches with this coconut vinegar infused with flavor from Thai chiles, garlic, ginger and fish sauce.
“Ho-Lotta” and “Hissy Fit” by Lillie’s of Charleston
This duo of mild and spicy Gullah-style seasonings adds incredible flavor to grilled meats.
Andy’s Charleston Gold Rice by White House Farms
Farmer Don Quattlebaum grows this long-grain aromatic rice in mineral-rich, peaty fi elds, resulting in a hearty, nutty flavor.
Mole Poblano by Sobremesa
Bring complexity and depth to your meat or veggie dishes with this sauce made of blended chiles, nuts, fruit, spices and a touch of chocolate.
