Are you brave enough?
But many of these weird Southern foods were a result of making do in hard times.
Take a look at the list below to see if youve ever encountered theseuniquely Southern favorites.
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He grew up eating them, and I know a lot of Southerners from his generation did.
My hangup is thisdo you know what a gizzard is?
I can still see him eating them in the kitchen.
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I even had some from time to time, but the gelatin slickityness was a struggle for me.
Like, what parts, exactly?
We’re not even going to get into pickled pigs feet.
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Its thin, a little bitter, and very savory.
It just feels like a Dad move, right?
Squirrel
Some folks think these fluffy-tailed tree rats are adorable; others think theyre delicious.
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Squirrel hunting is definitely a thing across the South, especially in more rural areas where theyre abundant.
Thats a big no thank you from me.
All sarcasm and joking aside, dont be ashamed of the food you love.
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But no squirrel brains for me, thanks.
