Potlikker

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Potlikker or pot liquor is a traditional dish originating from the American South. It consists of a liquid that's leftover from a meal of field peas, collard greens, beans, pork, or other similar ingredients. The dish is usually served as a broth and it was a staple among the field hands of the South. Although the liquid can be seasoned with smoked turkey, it's believed that the best seasoning is a piece of salt fat pork. Potlikker is traditionally served with the rustic corn pone (or its close cousins cornbread and johnnycake) on the side, which is then dipped into the liquid.