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More US Southern Cooking Trivia Quiz

Response was great for my first cooking quiz, so I had to do another.

A multiple-choice quiz by mamasboy77. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mamasboy77

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,879

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4515

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (8/10), Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 104 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is known in the American South as 'all the way'? Hint

mustard, kraut, and ketchup

lettuce, tomato, and mayonaisse

mustard, chili, slaw, and onions

relish, grilled onions, and mustard

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Question 2 of 10

2. What am I making? I have shredded cabbage, ketchup, hot sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Hint

BBQ slaw

Sauerkraut

Chow-chow

Spicy cabbage casserole

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Question 3 of 10

3. Speaking of BBQ, what is the most preferred method of cooking BBQ pork? Hint

Slowly over hickory wood

Slowly over charcoal

Quickly over propane

Slowly in the oven

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does the term "par-boiling" mean? Hint

Boiling in a broth

Simmering food until brought to a boil

Partially boiling food prior to the final cooking

Boiling all the liquid out

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is 'dirty rice'? Hint

Brown rice with hamburger

Fried rice with chicken

Rice that hasn't been properly washed

Rice with cajun seasoning and sausage

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Calabash shrimp? Hint

Large broiled shrimp

Large baked shrimp

Tiny boiled shrimp

Tiny fried shrimp

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Question 7 of 10

7. What nut would I use to make a rich pie? Hint

Walnut

Pecan

Peanut

Cashew

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are 'taters and onions'? Hint

Potatoes and onions boiled with milk

Potatoes and onions fried in bacon grease

Corn and onions with tomatoes

Onions with cheese sauce

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Question 9 of 10

9. What am I making? I have stewed chicken and runny biscuit dough. Hint

Both of these

Chicken and pastry

Chicken and dumplings

Neither of these

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Question 10 of 10

10. Do traditional Southern cooks just serve vegetables right from the can?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is known in the American South as 'all the way'?

Answer: mustard, chili, slaw, and onions

Served best on a hot dog. Also works well with a hamburger.

2. What am I making? I have shredded cabbage, ketchup, hot sauce, sugar, and vinegar.

Answer: BBQ slaw

Served as a side dish with BBQ. Can also be served on hot dogs and BBQ sandwiches.

3. Speaking of BBQ, what is the most preferred method of cooking BBQ pork?

Answer: Slowly over hickory wood

The hickory gives the best flavor for BBQ, and cooking the meat slowly seals in the juices.

4. What does the term "par-boiling" mean?

Answer: Partially boiling food prior to the final cooking

Certain foods must be par-boiled prior to cooking. Collard greens and squirrel (yes squirrel) should be brought to a fast boil, then drained before cooking. For collards the par-boiling takes out bitterness. It takes the toughness out of squirrel.

5. What is 'dirty rice'?

Answer: Rice with cajun seasoning and sausage

You want to boil the rice in chicken broth, some hot sauce, and cajun seasoning. When fully cooked add crumbled, cooked sausage. Makes a delicious side dish.

6. What is Calabash shrimp?

Answer: Tiny fried shrimp

Dipped in egg, then rolled in flour with salt and pepper the shrimp are then deep fried for about 3 minutes. Named for Calabash, NC.

7. What nut would I use to make a rich pie?

Answer: Pecan

Made with butter, dark syrup, and pecans, pecan pie is a delightful dessert.

8. What are 'taters and onions'?

Answer: Potatoes and onions fried in bacon grease

'Taters and onions' makes a wonderful side dish at any meal. They are best slow fried in an iron skillet so the potatoes fall apart.

9. What am I making? I have stewed chicken and runny biscuit dough.

Answer: Both of these

Native Americans call this dish 'chicken and pastry', while folks of European descent call it chicken and dumplings. Native Americans consider chicken and dumplings to be stewed chicken with cornmeal dumplings.

10. Do traditional Southern cooks just serve vegetables right from the can?

Answer: no

Seasoning the canned vegetables and then slow cooking them makes them taste so much better. For example, season canned green beans with ham or smoked turkey and slow cook them. Enjoy!

Source: Author mamasboy77

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