12 Southern Staples Disappearing From Alabama Grocery Shelves

12 Southern Staples Disappearing From Alabama Grocery Shelves

Classic Southern staples are fading from Alabama grocery shelves, including pimento cheese and sorghum syrup, due to changing tastes, supply chain troubles, and big companies pushing out small producers.

Alabama grocery stores once overflowed with Southern treasures, but now some beloved staples are vanishing from shelves. This disappearance is a shame for anyone who loves authentic Southern cooking.

Chow-Chow: A Vanishing Condiment

Chow-chow, a tangy and crunchy condiment, used to be a staple on every Alabama table. It adds a sweet and sour punch to beans, greens, and cornbread, making them magical. However, it's now becoming rare to find, with only a dusty bottle possibly tucked behind the ketchup at the grocery store.

This tangy, crunchy condiment used to sit on every Alabama table like an honored guest.

Author's summary: Southern staples are disappearing from Alabama grocery shelves.

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