Culinary Travel: South Carolina

With its abundant farms and shrimp docks, St. Helena Island, just 5 miles east of Beaufort, offers visitors a glimpse into rural Lowcountry life past and present. St. Helena is home to the Penn Center, one of the first schools for the children of freed slaves the location of a small rural cottage, where Martin Luther King, Jr. drafted his famous “I have a dream speech”.

Downtown Frogmore should be included on any visit to St. Helena Island. The colorful shops, art galleries and restaurants featuring authentic local dishes are not to be missed.

Much of the rural and agricultural land on St. Helena is still worked by native residents, many of whom are descended from slaves; and the shrimping and fishing industries on the island are major contributors not only to the local economy, but also to the fine dining enjoyed by locals and tourists alike

Frogmore Stew

What better way to warm up your family setting during this winter than with a warm, steamy, serving of Frogmore Stew. This combination of shrimp, smoked sausage, corn on the cob, and potatoes creates a hearty dish for the whole family to enjoy.

Frogmore Stew, also known as the Lowcountry Boil, originated in the 1960s on St. Helena Island, near Beaufort, South Carolina. In the 1980s, however, the postal service abolished the name Frogmore, because Frogmore is only one of several St. Helena Island communities, changing the name of the popular dish to Lowcountry Boil.

Ingredients
1 Stockpot
1 Can of beer
½ Fresh lemon
12 Small red potatoes
1 Bag of Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
12 Ears of corn (fresh or frozen)
2 lbs. Kielbasa sausage (cut into 2 – 3 inch pieces)
2 – 3 lbs. of Shrimp

Directions
Pour can of beer, fresh lemon, and bag of Old Bay Seafood seasoning into a stockpot with 5 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and add the small potatoes. Let boil for around 8 minutes. Then, add the ears of corn, and the Kielbasa sausage. Let that cook for approximately 3-4 minutes. Add the shrimp into the pot. As soon as the shrimp turns pink, drain the pot and dump the stew out onto the table covered in newspaper.

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