Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Pimento Cheese!
Dec 2, 2020
Discover the surprising origins of pimento cheese, from its New York beginnings to its Southern culinary stardom. Explore its evolution from a mass-produced spread to a beloved comfort food. Uncover the quirky regional adaptations that give this dish its unique flavor. Learn about its cultural significance, especially at events like the Masters, and dive into debates over secret recipes. This tasty tale will leave you hungry for more!
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Pimento Cheese Origins
- Pimento cheese, a Southern favorite, isn't actually Southern.
- It originated in New York around World War I.
Early Pimento Cheese Recipe
- Early pimento cheese was made with cream cheese, mustard, and chives.
- This version was popular from the 1920s to 1940s.
Pimento Cheese in Wartime
- World War I soldiers ate canned pimento cheese.
- This helped spread its popularity in the US.