50 states, 50 must-try foods
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Firm unripe green tomatoes coated in cornmeal and a skillet of hot oil is all you need for this Southern comfort food.
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Ali Rosen, | Fox News
Have it in a bisque, a roll or cake - you cannot visit Alaska and not have some sweet juicy meaty claws.
Jackie Alpers, Television FoodNetwork
Jackie Alpers, Television FoodNetwork
This deep-fried burrito is popular in Tex-Mex cuisine and very popular in Arizona.
Jason's Catfish Buffet / Facebook
Jason's Catfish Buffet / Facebook
Battered and deep fried to crispy golden goodness, fried catfish is a Southern tradition.
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Nataliya Arzamasova / Shutterstock
Avocado everything is what California is known for - from icecreams to burgers you'll see this creamy fruit.
Spencer McKee
Spencer McKee
These aren't oysters, these are bull testicles. Skinned, coated and deep-fried these are often served as appetizers.
Amy Kundrat
Amy Kundrat
A combination of romano cheese, fresh garlic, olive oil, parsley, and clams make for the best pizza in the country.
Krista Klinger
Krista Klinger
Pork scraps, cornmeal, wheat flour and spices mixed to make a loaf that can be sliced and fried and eaten with a side of eggs.
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Darren K Fisher / shutterstock
This icon of Florida is made with key limes that is native to the Florida Keys.
Maura Friedman /New York Times
Maura Friedman /New York Times
It isn't called the Peach state for nothing. The peach cobbler is an icon in its own right.
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Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock
Made popular during World War II this canned pork can be found all over the state.
TonyBaggett
TonyBaggett
Boil it, mash it, put it in a stew. Po-ta-toes! Samwise Gamgee like the Idahoans had the right idea!
Lou Malnati's
Lou Malnati's
Is it a pizza? Is it a casserole? With a 1 1/2" tall crust with layers of tomatoes, cheese, and sausage, you'll need a knife and fork to eat this.
Yossy Arefi
Yossy Arefi
Synonymous with the state, its also called Indiana cream pie.
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Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
It doesn't matter how you cook it. Corn from Iowa is always a good idea.
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Evgeny Karandaev / Shutterstock
As the largest producer of wheat in the country, you just can't ignore the contribution Kansas has to the bread industry.
Sarah Jane Sanders
Sarah Jane Sanders
This open-face turkey sandwich (white toast) with Mornay sauce, parmesan, bacon and pimiento pepper can be found in almost every Kentucky restaurant.
Shannon Rae Gentry
Shannon Rae Gentry
Made with choux dough pastries that are deep-fried and served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Neon Tommy/Flickr
Neon Tommy/Flickr
Lobster in any form is a sheer treat here. Mainers sure how to serve them up good.
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Larisa Blinova / Shutterstock
Crab cakes, crab dip or just plain steamed. With crabs from the Chesapeake bay, Maryland does this the best!
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
This "chowdah" is made with clams, potatoes, onions, and milk or cream.
RONNIE MACDONALD / FLICKR
RONNIE MACDONALD / FLICKR
As the leading producer of cherries, Michigan even has the annual National Cherry Festical. Need we say more?
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AS Food studio / Shutterstock
To battle freezing winters, what's better than a cream-based casserole made with ground meat and vegetables, topped with tater tots and aptly called Hot Dish!
Ben Fink
Ben Fink
Combining French and Southern styles the biscuits here are unbelievably flaky and light.
Spencer Pernikoff
Spencer Pernikoff
A twist on the Italian dish, these are actually deep fried and not toasted.
Heather Stewart
Heather Stewart
Montana's purple gem, Huckleberries, can be put into anything - jams, pies, tarts, and even ice cream.
Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Meat, cabbage, onions and seasoning stuffed into a hot pocket. Yum!
Chris DeVargas
Chris DeVargas
Introduced as an appetizer in casinos, the shrimp cocktail is now an icon of the Silver State.
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Anna_Pustynnikova / Shutterstock
As the state's official fruit, pumpkin can be found in almost everything.
Drew Lazor
Drew Lazor
Sandwich made with ham, egg and American cheese. Can it GET any better?
theturquoisetable
theturquoisetable
Red and green chiles are a part of every meal in New Mexico.
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pearl7 / Shutterstock
Have them round or cut into "Cs" ala Michael Scott, no one makes bagel quite like New York.
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Olga Miltsova / Shutterstock
Pulled pork in a tangy vinegar-based sauce on a warm roll just spells comfort.
Prabhasroy
Prabhasroy
Dumplings stuffed with cottage cheese, boiled or panfried in butter. Indulgence.
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Kathy Burns / Shutterstock
What's better than a peanut butter ball dipped in chocolate? A box of them!
Jim Beckel
Jim Beckel
Pounded, battered and fried chicken with an indulgent pepper cream gravy. What's not to love?!
Willamette Valley Pie Company
Willamette Valley Pie Company
Oregan's climate is perfect for this tart fruit. It doesn't ship very well, so it's not popular outside the state.
J. Varney
J. Varney
This is a no-brainer. Think Philly. Think Cheesesteak. Forget the gym.
Nick Caito
Nick Caito
Coffee and sugar syrup in milk. Sounds strange? Well it's the official state beverage.
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Slow-cooked, stone-ground cornmeal topped with spiced shrimp. South Carolina made this the comfort food it is today.
Briana Sanchez
Briana Sanchez
Cubes of meat seasoned and deep fried or grilled.
Justin Chesney
Justin Chesney
Chicken basted with a spicy paste made of cayenne pepper and lard, breaded and fried.
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Cooked on live oak wood, the blackened exterior is as flavorful as the melt-in-your-mouth interior.
Zee Krstic/Eater
Zee Krstic/Eater
This great combination of mayo and ketchup is one way to enjoy fries.
Melissa Pasanen
Melissa Pasanen
This tradition of putting cheese on apple pie started in the 1600s!
Anna Williams
Anna Williams
Dry, salt-cured, smoked and aged, that's how Virginians like their ham.
Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post
Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post
Salmon is popular in Washington and is available even in the form of candy!
Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Pepperoni in a warm doughy roll - it's so good, it's the state's official food.
Jim Klousia
Jim Klousia
Cheddar cheese, battered and fried. You know what this goes best with? Beer!
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HelloRF Zcool / Shutterstock
Beef jerky, Buffalo jerky, Turkey jerky. It's all goooood.
From Alabama to Wyoming, every state has some iconic flavors and dishes. We’ve listed the most popular and renowned food from every state so you know exactly what to order the next time you visit!
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