Perloo, a Lowcountry staple with roots in West Africa, is a great meal for a gathering. By Eric Kim Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Andie ...
The fire starts with pecan wood, burning down to glowing coals. Three cinder blocks hold up a well-worn cast-iron pot. Chef BJ Dennis crouches low to spread the coals just right to control the heat.