A JAC menu idea
Classic Southern Comfort Menu
A generous Southern spread with something warm from the oven, a pair of center-of-the-table entrees, and the sides people come back for.
A starting point, not a set package
Like part of this menu? Tell JAC what you would keep, change, or add. We can shape the dishes and service around your guests and setting. Ingredients, availability, and final pricing are confirmed for your date.
Pick 1
Biscuits or Cornbread
Buttermilk Biscuits
Whipped Butter | Seasonal Preserves | Honey
Buttermilk Cornbread
Whipped sorghum butter
Pick 2
Entrees
Fried Chicken (serves 3-4)
Whole fried chicken | Buttermilk | Seasoned breading
Nashville Hot Chicken (serves 3-4)
Whole fried chicken | Cayenne and brown sugar spice blend | Pickles
Fried Pork Chop
Brown Gravy | Salt and pepper flour dredge
Meatloaf
Seasoned ground beef | Caramelized onion | Panko | Eggs | Tomato glaze
Chicken Fried Steak
Seasoned breading | Sawmill gravy | Black pepper
Fried Catfish
Cornmeal dredge | Buttermilk
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout
Chow Chow butter sauce | Thyme
Pick 2
Southern Hot Sides
Collard Greens or Turnip Greens
Potlikker | Ham hock | Apple cider vinegar
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Classic whipped potatoes | Butter | Cream | Brown gravy
Mac & Cheese
Classic Mornay sauce | Butter | Cheddar
Fried Creamed Corn
Classic creamed corn | Corn stock | Butter
Pinto Beans or White Beans
Ham bone | Court bouillon | Chow Chow
Squash Casserole
Baked Squash and onions | Eggs | Cheddar and Swiss | Ritz cracker crust
Hushpuppies
Cornmeal batter | Onions
Pick 1
Southern Cold Sides
Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes and Pickled Onions (Seasonal)
Seasonal TN tomatoes | Pickled red onions | White Balsamic vinegar
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Cherry tomatoes | Cucumber | Herbs | Capers | Apple cider vinaigrette | Pickled red onion
Black-eyed Pea Salad
Bacon court bouillon | Champagne and malt vinegar | Red bell peppers | Red onion | Garlic | Herbs
Grilled Red Skin Potato Salad
Grilled holy trinity vegetables | Bacon | Duke’s mayo | Dijon and whole grain mustard | Apple cider vinegar
Pickled Beets
Red beets | Pickling spice | Vinegar
Pick 1
Dessert
Banana Pudding
Vanilla custard | Nilla wafers | Sliced bananas | Torched meringue
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Classic pound cake | Macerated berries or stone fruit | Whipped cream
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown butter | Brown sugar | Chocolate chips