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What Classic American Comfort Food Do You Wish Was Easier to Find Here?

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Mrbenjamin Tue 09-Dec-25 15:47:13

I've been on a bit of a mission lately trying to recreate some of the classic American dishes I grew up loving, but I’ve found that some ingredients or even the exact methods just aren't common here in the UK (or wherever the majority of Gransnet users are).

I'm thinking of things like perfect, fluffy biscuits and gravy, real slow-cooked barbecue pulled pork, or a proper Chicago deep-dish pizza.

What American comfort food do you adore, but struggle to find or make correctly? And does anyone have any secret tips or recipes for getting that authentic American flavour using ingredients available here? I'd love to hear your experiences!

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imaround Thu 11-Dec-25 19:17:51

Sorry. Butter for the biscuits.

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Freya5 Fri 12-Dec-25 08:41:09

Cabbie21

I have a bottle of maple syrup if anyone wants one?
It’s about six years old, unopened, came in a Christmas hamper.

Delicious on porridge.

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silverlining48 Fri 12-Dec-25 11:15:04

On Pancakes and probably ice cream too.

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olderme Tue 23-Dec-25 18:31:39

I don't have experience of American recipes. However, I would love to visit the old fashioned diners I see on TV.
To the op, sorry some of the comments are a bit negative.

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Norah Fri 26-Dec-25 17:11:49

fluff

I make pulled pork every Christmas, it’s the easiest thing to make.

Pulled Pork barbecue is quite easy and delicious.

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Norah Fri 26-Dec-25 17:16:40

imaround

Here is the scoop on American BBQ. Sorry. It isn't the same as English BBQ.

www.munchery.com/blog/american-bbq-a-history-regional-styles-12-recipes/

Memphis barbecue was our favourite. I like hush puppies with.

Shrimp and grits was a wonderful treat. I adore grits.

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