If theres something that screams, Americana, its a road trip…and food. OK. Maybe its just food.
But lets pretend youre going on a road trip to all 50 states. What are the must eat foods in every state? Im glad you asked, as Business Insider went ahead and found what they determined to be the one thing you have to eat in every state (and Washington D.C.).
The criteria?
They chose the most iconic and famous dishes by taking local recommendations into consideration and picking items you simply can’t get anywhere else.
So pack your bags and your appetite!
Alabama
Fried green tomatoes, anyone? Theiconic Southern side dish consists of unripe tomatoes fried in cornmeal and were made famous by the 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Caf. And, of course, the subsequent movie based on it.
Alaska
Because king crab legs are rare and incredibly dangerous to catch, this makes theman expensive delicacy, but totally worth it.
Arizona
Chimichangas deep-fried and meat-filled tortillas were allegedly invented in Tucson after a burrito was accidentally dropped into a fryer.
Arkansas
Not only are they known for cheese dip, but thestate even hosts the World Cheese Dip Championship and has a cheese-dip trail.
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Colorado
Don’t be fooled by the name. In case you never saw Funny Farm, Rocky Mountain Oystersthe iconic food of the stateare actually bull testicles.
Delaware
Vinegar French fries: Potatoesare soaked in vinegar, then refrigerated before beingfried.
If you want the original, they can be found at Thrasher’s on the Rehoboth boardwalk.
Florida
Seeing as it’s thought that Key Lime Pie wasinvented by sponge fishermen in the Keys, who condensed milk, eggs, and lime aboard their boats when traveling for long periods of time(with no access to an oven)it makes sense that you need a slice.
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Hawaii
Yes, Spam. Make fun of it all you want, but Hawaiians were introduced to it during WWII. The Japanese in the area startedturning it into Spam musubi, a sushi roll of sorts that is made with grilled Spam, sticky rice, and nori seaweed.
Voila!
Idaho
You know all about Idaho potatoes, so naturally you need some creamy potato chowder with diced bacon on top.
Illinois
Whether you’re on team New York-style or Chicago-style pizza, you have to admit thatdeep-dish pizza, with its thick flour-and-cornmeal crust, deserves to beIllinois’ signature dish.
Indiana
Hoosier pie(made with sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon)is Indiana’s official state pie.
If you want to walk it off, there’s even a Hoosier Pie trail for visitors.
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Kansas
It’s the Breadbasket of America, so samplethe homemade, sticky, cinnamon-crusted rolls from Strouds.
Louisiana
Legend has it thatpo’ boyswere invented by two restaurant owners and former streetcar conductors in New Orleans. They created them to feed their colleagues, who were on a strike against the streetcar company in 1929.
I guess it wasn’t a hunger strike.
Maine
When you think Maine, you think lobster. So of course you have to indulge ina lobster roll made with a little tangy mayo and served on a soft hot dog bun.
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Massachusetts
New England clam chowder, sometimes called Boston chowder, unlike its many impostors, is cream-based and full of potatoes and never, ever tomatoes.
Michigan
The Coney Dog is unique to Michigan. Why? It’s a steamed hot dog on a bun, topped with a meaty, chili-like sauce and diced onions.
Minnesota
The state fish is walleye, so enjoy its soft, flaky texture on crispy bread in a walleye sandwich.
Mississippi
The bewhiskered fish is a popular dish here, usually grilled, blackened, or fried to crispy, flaky perfection, which is no surprise seeing asalmost 60% of the countrys farm-raised catfish comes from Mississippi.
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Montana
I’m your huckleberry…pie, that is.
The berries are native to high altitudes, like the high mountains of Montana, and make the perfect filling for apie.
Nebraska
Like Hot Pockets? Then you’ll digRunzas meat-filled bread pockets can be found all throughout Nebraska.
Nevada
While the casinos in Las Vegas often look like a buffet of defeat and sadness, you can feed your feelings atsome of the most over-the-top buffets in the country. Fill your plate with everything you can imagine.
New Hampshire
There are more than30 orchards full offresh apples, so of course you need someapple crisp apples covered in sugar, cinnamon, oats, and butter.
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New Mexico
Whenchili peppers are one of thestate vegetables, it’s a given that you’re known for producing fresh, hot chili-based sauces that are poured on everything from eggs to burritos to burgers.
New York
Nope, it isn’t the bagel. It’s the pizza pie, specially NewYork-style characterized by a puffy outer crust that gets thinner and crispier once it hits the middle.
North Carolina
HereBBQ translates to succulent, slow-cooked pork that is chopped or shredded and drowned either in a tangy vinegar sauce or a sweet, ketchup-infused sauce.
North Dakota
Burgers are a staple, but a bison burger is full of lean and juicy bison patties stacked between a bun with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and other toppings.
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Oklahoma
It’s not chicken, but chicken-fried steak is a breaded piece of thin and tenderized beefsteak that often comes with sides like fried okra and grits, and it’s a staple in Oklahoma.
Oregon
Have you heard ofmarionberries?
Dubbed the “Cabernet of blackberries,” thanks to their complex flavor, they are a popular choice for pie fillings.
Pennsylvania
Was there any doubt? It’s the cheesesteak, which consists of a long, crusty roll stuffed with rib-eye beef and either melted Provolone cheese or Cheese Whiz. Toppings can include fried onions, mushrooms, and peppers.
Rhode Island
Hot Wieners (or New York System wieners) come in veal, pork, or beef varieties and are drenched in mustard, meat sauce, chopped onions, and celery salt before being sandwiched on a bun.
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South Dakota
Kuchenthe German word for “cake” and the official state dessertcomes in varieties that include pie-like pastries, coffee cakes, cheesecakes, and rolled pastries.
Tennessee
In Memphis, the pork ribs can be ordered wet (with a tomato-based sauce) or dry (with a rub of spices).
Texas
Texas andBBQ go together like brisket coated in a spicy rub and smoked for hours to develop its complex flavors and a giant old plate.
Utah
Thinly sliced pastrami stacked on a charbroiled cheeseburger emerged in the state in the 1980s and has been popular there ever since.
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Virginia
Virginia ham is a type of country ham a salt-cured variety of the pork product that can either be stuffed between two buttery biscuits, buttery bread, and basically anything else you want to butter or not.
Washington
A favorite dish in the state is cedar-plank salmon, which is smoked and served on the signature wood.
Washington D.C.
And over in D.C. you canorder Ben’s Famous All Meat Chili Dog, a pork hot dog that’s served on a warm steamed bun with mustard, onions, and topped with a healthy portion of the homemade chili sauce that they’re known for.
West Virginia
Pepperoni rolls, found on pretty much every corner, are meat-and-cheese-filled dough rolls that were apopular lunch option among coal miners. And because they’re delicious, they’ve maintained their popularity.
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Wyoming
When you’re inWyoming, you’re in wildlife country, which gives you plenty of opportunity toexplore the state’s array of game meats, which include tender cuts of venison, elk, and bison.
What food would you nominate your state for?
source http://allofbeer.com/2017/08/29/these-are-the-best-things-to-eat-in-every-state/
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