Arkansas has a cuisine that is all its own. We have collected our favorite recipes that are truly Arkansas. From deep woods favorites like deer hash, to grandmas salt pickles and chocolate gravy. We have the very best folks in Arkansas and no question the very best cooks!
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Arkansas Deer Woods HashBy Rachel Clifton-CochranArkansas Deer Woods Hash is a deep woods favorite guaranteed to light your taste buds and impress your buddies this season! This make a head deer camp favorite is sure to fill bellies and is great for an early morning breakfast with a couple of eggs or even better on soft buns with a cold beer after the hunt!Arkansas Pepper JellyBy Rachel Clifton-CochranHot pepper jelly is truly a tangy, fiery Arkansas favorite! We put it on everything from deer tacos to egg rolls! Roll up your sleeves because the work is worth the effort with this scrumptious condiment!Bacon Wrapped Green Beans and TurkeyBy Rachel Clifton-CochranBacon Wrapped Green Beans and Turkey is the perfect guilty pleasure on game day or any occasion when stuffing your face and throwing back a cold one.Canning MeatBy Rachel Clifton-CochranYou must, must, must use a pressure canner if you plan on canning meat– no exceptions. Since meat is a low-acid food, a regular boiling-water canner will not be able to heat it at a high enough temp to make it safe for storage. I know pressure canners may seem intimidating at first, but they are actually simpler than you think.Cattail Pollen PancakesBy Rachel Clifton-CochranCold Smoke Cured Molasses Country HamBy Rachel Clifton-CochranCrock Pot RaccoonBy Rachel Clifton-CochranRaccoon has been a staple in this country since it was founded. Hunted not only for their beautiful pelts but also their high fat content which can be rendered down and used in everything from soaps to softening leather. During the great depression, raccoon was a staple for those who lived in agricultural areas and the deep woods. Its important to note that no one recommends eating raccoons from industrial areas (they tend to feed on human waste such as trash and garbage etc.) but raccoons found around the fields (they especially love corn) and the deep woods, are just right for the dinner table. Crock Pot Raccoon is an absolute Arkansas classic! Don't be afraid to try this incredible rich, tender dark meat.Fireside Apple CobblerBy Rachel Clifton-CochranGarden Fresh Tomato JuiceBy Rachel Clifton-CochranEnjoy those garden tomatoes year round with our recipe for tomato juice success!Hillbilly Homemade WineBy Rachel Clifton-CochranOne of the easiest recipes for homemade wine we have come across that is sure to help you enjoy your summer fruit for months to come!Homemade Deer JerkyBy Rachel Clifton-CochranSweet and Spicy! This Deer Jerky recipe is sure to light your taste-buds on fire and is the perfect deer stand snack!Hunters Goose CacciatorieBy Rachel Clifton-CochranHunters Goose Cacciatorie is the perfect fire side comfort food! This hunters stew is sure to warm you from the inside out and is delicious over rice!Old Fashioned Apple ButterBy Rachel Clifton-CochranOld Fashioned Apple Butter is the perfect compliment to delicious summer apples! Simple, delicious, and sure to make all of your friends jealous!Old Fashioned Salt PickelsBy Rachel Clifton-CochranThe dog days of summer aren't complete without grandmas salt pickles! Pull up a chair on the porch with a glass of iced tea and soak up the heat!Perfect Arkansas Chocolate GravyBy Rachel Clifton-CochranThere is nothing more Arkansas than a hot plate of chocolate gravy with warm buttery biscuits.Roasted Bandit (Raccoon)By Rachel Clifton-CochranThis recipe is straight from the back woods of Arkansas! Raccoon is a delicate and hearty meat that is sure to warm your belly and take you back to a simpler time. Par this with a side of fried potatoes and a nice cool glass of sweet iced tea and park it on front porch on a rainy afternoon and you my friend have found a little bit of backwoods heaven. Enjoy!Roasted Wild Chicken and VeggiesBy Rachel Clifton-CochranSangria On The RiverBy Rachel Clifton-CochranSangria on the River is sure to be your Summer/River time favorite! We added a truly Arkansas twist on this classic drink by including every Southerners favorite front porch must have to the mix!
