6 authentic southern recipes

Near perfect pork ribs with a beautiful sweet, tangy and sticky exterior and fall off the bone meat.

"Quick and easy, authentic Southern fried chicken."

Old-school authentic southern banana pudding. Sugar, if you ain't had banana puddin' in the South, you just ain't had banana puddin'. - Any Southerner

Famous for their authentic southern BBQ and gourmet meats, 3Bros Butcher BBQ of Bayside, NY offers this recipe to their customers as a good multipurpose rub. It can be prepared with or without sugar and the cayenne can be added to taste. Use liberally before smoking, grilling, pan searing, or roasting. Also great as an addition to your favorite bbq sauces or as a blackening spice.

Neapolitan spaghetti alla pummarola with plum tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and a splash of red wine. Authentic Southern Italian comfort food ready in 45 minutes.

Classic Southern spoon bread with separated eggs folded in for cloud-like texture. Serve hot from the dish with butter for authentic comfort.