Finally, a cast iron cookbook that does with cast iron what cast iron does best-cook delicious Southern food as timeless as the skillet itself.Whats not to love about cast iron? Its versatile. It lasts forever. And most of all, it can cook just about anything. But at its core, cast iron does its best work with Southern fare.No one knows that better than North Carolina native Elena Rosemond-Hoerr, whose culinary roots extend as far into the foothills as they do into Southern cooking. Armed with a collection of skillets both new and old and a love for Southern food, Elena has demonstrated time and time again that cast iron cooking isnt one way to cook-it is the way. The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook offers Elenas heirloom recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. This cast iron cookbook also serves as a reflection of the past and the future of Southern cooking. So whether youre new to cast iron cooking or youre a seasoned veteran, with The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook youll enjoy: 100 Southern recipes that include beloved staples and new classics alike-along with beloved family stories of real Southern livingHandy labels specify which type of cast iron the recipe calls for-and all recipes require only a small assortment of cast iron cookwareTime-tested tips for getting the most out of your cast iron, new or vintage, as well as instructions for cast iron restorationFrom fried green tomatoes to skillet corn bread, The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook honors the story of Southern cooking right along with the Southern cooks most prized kitchen possession-the cast iron skillet.