Missouri Favorite Entrees
↠ Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken:
Description:
Springfield-style cashew chicken is a distinct, Midwestern Chinese-American dish featuring crispy, deep-fried battered chicken chunks smothered in a savory, thick, oyster-soy gravy. Garnished generously with roasted cashews and sliced green onions, this comfort food is typically served over fried or white rice, often alongside pork wontons.
↠ St. Louis Pork Steaks:
Description:
St. Louis pork steaks are a regional specialty cut from the pork shoulder (Boston butt), typically 3/4" to 1" thick and bone-in, renowned for being grilled and then braised until tender in tangy barbecue sauce. They offer a flavorful, budget-friendly alternative to pork chops, often featuring a caramelized, smoky crust.
↠ Ozark Meatloaf:
Description:
"Ozark Meatloaf" typically refers to a hearty, old-fashioned comfort food dish characterized by a blend of ground meats (often beef and pork), savory seasonings, and a sweet-and-tangy glaze. It is known for being moist and flavorful, often incorporating ingredients like breadcrumbs, milk, onions, and garlic.
↠ Silver Dollar City Harvest Skillet:
Description:
The Silver Dollar City Harvest Skillet, featured at Buckshot Skillet Cookery, is a hearty, fall-themed dish cooked in large cast-iron skillets. It typically features a savory combination of sliced potatoes, sweet potatoes, smoked sausage (or ham), green beans, wax beans, and onions, often seasoned with Cajun or Creole spices for a flavorful, rustic meal.
↠ Crawfish Chowder:
Description:
A rich, velvety Southern-style soup featuring tender crawfish tail meat, sweet corn, and potatoes in a thickened cream base. Often seasoned with Creole spices, garlic, onions, and occasionally andouille sausage, this hearty, savory entree is commonly served with crusty French bread or crackers.