Lowcountry Cuisine Charleston 2020 Spring

LC 36 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.MountPleasantRestaurant.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com lowcountry cuisine L egend goes that the term sandwich first stuck when a particular earl prioritized eating at the gambling table over the dining table. Today, Americans are said to consume nearly 200 sandwiches per year, so clearly said Earl of Sandwich was onto something. The Food Network agrees. Their list of the Best Sandwiches in America captures the nation’s most iconic sandwiches, a list that honors two sandwich influencers here in the Lowcountry. Tucked away in a no-nonsense Johns Island shopping center, The Southern General offers both familiar favorites and high-craft sandwiches in a family-friendly, general store-styled setting. Chef and owner Tim Erwin combines his North- meets-South upbringing and a life well-traveled to create delicious food that spans the culinary map. From Cubano to Cu-Bahn Mi, Erwin takes influence wherever it finds him, creating all his ingredients — from the sauces to the pickles to the braised and smoked meats — in-house. Among his craft creations sits the Lowcountry Sloppy Joe, recognized among the Food Network’s favorites. A mixture of ground pork, beef, onions, garlic and spices, Erwin’s Joe features a spicy, red Creole sauce — cayenne, garlic and tomato topped with homemade pimento cheese. BY JEN GLEKAS The Sandwich It List The Food Network Anoints Area Chefs Among the Nation’s Best Best sandwich pick, The Southern General’s Sloppy Joe. Photo provided.