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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Alaska - King Crab
Ali Rosen, | Fox News
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Alaska - King Crab
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.
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Arizona - Chimichangas
Jackie Alpers, Television FoodNetwork
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Arizona - Chimichangas
Jackie Alpers, Television FoodNetwork
This deep-fried burrito is popular in Tex-Mex cuisine and very popular in Arizona.
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Arkansas - Fried Catfish
Jason\'s Catfish Buffet / Facebook
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Arkansas - Fried Catfish
Jason\'s Catfish Buffet / Facebook
Battered and deep fried to crispy golden goodness, fried catfish is a Southern tradition.
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California - Avocado Toast
Nataliya Arzamasova / Shutterstock
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California - Avocado Toast
Nataliya Arzamasova / Shutterstock
Avocado everything is what California is known for - from icecreams to burgers you'll see this creamy fruit.
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Colorado - Rocky Mountain Oysters
Spencer McKee
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Colorado - Rocky Mountain Oysters
Spencer McKee
These aren't oysters, these are bull testicles. Skinned, coated and deep-fried these are often served as appetizers.
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Connecticut - New Haven Pizza
Amy Kundrat
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Connecticut - New Haven Pizza
Amy Kundrat
A combination of romano cheese, fresh garlic, olive oil, parsley, and clams make for the best pizza in the country.
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Delaware - Scrapple
Krista Klinger
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Delaware - Scrapple
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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Florida - Key Lime Pie
Darren K Fisher / shutterstock
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Florida - Key Lime Pie
Darren K Fisher / shutterstock
This icon of Florida is made with key limes that is native to the Florida Keys.
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Georgia - Peaches
Maura Friedman /New York Times
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Georgia - Peaches
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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Hawaii - SPAM
Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock
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Hawaii - SPAM
Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock
Made popular during World War II this canned pork can be found all over the state.
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Idaho - Potatoes
TonyBaggett
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Idaho - Potatoes
TonyBaggett
Boil it, mash it, put it in a stew. Po-ta-toes! Samwise Gamgee like the Idahoans had the right idea!
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Illinois - Deep Dish Pizza
Lou Malnati\'s
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Illinois - Deep Dish Pizza
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.
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Indiana - Sugar Cream Pie
Yossy Arefi
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Indiana - Sugar Cream Pie
Yossy Arefi
Synonymous with the state, its also called Indiana cream pie.
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Iowa - Corn on the cobb
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa - Corn on the cobb
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
It doesn't matter how you cook it. Corn from Iowa is always a good idea.
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Kansas - Bread
Evgeny Karandaev / Shutterstock
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Kansas - Bread
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.
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Kentucky - The Hot Brown
Sarah Jane Sanders
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Kentucky - The Hot Brown
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.
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Louisiana - Beignets
Shannon Rae Gentry
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Louisiana - Beignets
Shannon Rae Gentry
Made with choux dough pastries that are deep-fried and served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Maine - Lobster
Neon Tommy/Flickr
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Maine - Lobster
Neon Tommy/Flickr
Lobster in any form is a sheer treat here. Mainers sure how to serve them up good.
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Maryland - Crabs
Larisa Blinova / Shutterstock
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Maryland - Crabs
Larisa Blinova / Shutterstock
Crab cakes, crab dip or just plain steamed. With crabs from the Chesapeake bay, Maryland does this the best!
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Massachusetts - New England Clam Chowder
Elise Bauer
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Massachusetts - New England Clam Chowder
Elise Bauer
This "chowdah" is made with clams, potatoes, onions, and milk or cream.
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Michigan - Cherries
RONNIE MACDONALD / FLICKR
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Michigan - Cherries
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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Minnesota - Hot Dish
AS Food studio / Shutterstock
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Minnesota - Hot Dish
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!
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Mississippi - Biscuits
Ben Fink
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Mississippi - Biscuits
Ben Fink
Combining French and Southern styles the biscuits here are unbelievably flaky and light.
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Missouri - Toasted Ravioli
Spencer Pernikoff
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Missouri - Toasted Ravioli
Spencer Pernikoff
A twist on the Italian dish, these are actually deep fried and not toasted.
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Montana - Huckleberries
Heather Stewart
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Montana - Huckleberries
Heather Stewart
Montana's purple gem, Huckleberries, can be put into anything - jams, pies, tarts, and even ice cream.
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Nebraska - Runza
Isa Chandra Moskowitz
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Nebraska - Runza
Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Meat, cabbage, onions and seasoning stuffed into a hot pocket. Yum!
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Nevada - Shrimp Cocktail
Chris DeVargas
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Nevada - Shrimp Cocktail
Chris DeVargas
Introduced as an appetizer in casinos, the shrimp cocktail is now an icon of the Silver State.
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New Hampshire - Pumpkin Soup
Anna_Pustynnikova / Shutterstock
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New Hampshire - Pumpkin Soup
Anna_Pustynnikova / Shutterstock
As the state's official fruit, pumpkin can be found in almost everything.
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New Jersey - Pork rolls
Drew Lazor
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New Jersey - Pork rolls
Drew Lazor
Sandwich made with ham, egg and American cheese. Can it GET any better?
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New Mexico - Green Chile
theturquoisetable
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New Mexico - Green Chile
theturquoisetable
Red and green chiles are a part of every meal in New Mexico.
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New York - Bagels
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New York - Bagels
pearl7 / Shutterstock
Have them round or cut into "Cs" ala Michael Scott, no one makes bagel quite like New York.
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North Carolina - Pulled Pork Barbecue
Olga Miltsova / Shutterstock
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North Carolina - Pulled Pork Barbecue
Olga Miltsova / Shutterstock
Pulled pork in a tangy vinegar-based sauce on a warm roll just spells comfort.
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North Dakota - Cheese Buttons
Prabhasroy
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North Dakota - Cheese Buttons
Prabhasroy
Dumplings stuffed with cottage cheese, boiled or panfried in butter. Indulgence.
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Ohio - Buckeyes
Kathy Burns / Shutterstock
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Ohio - Buckeyes
Kathy Burns / Shutterstock
What's better than a peanut butter ball dipped in chocolate? A box of them!
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Oklahoma - Chicken Fried Steak
Jim Beckel
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Oklahoma - Chicken Fried Steak
Jim Beckel
Pounded, battered and fried chicken with an indulgent pepper cream gravy. What's not to love?!
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Oregon - Marionberry Pie
Willamette Valley Pie Company
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Oregon - Marionberry Pie
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.
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Pennsylvania - Philly Cheesesteak
J. Varney
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Pennsylvania - Philly Cheesesteak
J. Varney
This is a no-brainer. Think Philly. Think Cheesesteak. Forget the gym.
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Rhode Island - Coffee Milk
Nick Caito
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Rhode Island - Coffee Milk
Nick Caito
Coffee and sugar syrup in milk. Sounds strange? Well it's the official state beverage.
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South Carolina - Shrimp and Grits
Elise Bauer
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South Carolina - Shrimp and Grits
Elise Bauer
Slow-cooked, stone-ground cornmeal topped with spiced shrimp. South Carolina made this the comfort food it is today.
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South Dakota - Chislic
Briana Sanchez
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South Dakota - Chislic
Briana Sanchez
Cubes of meat seasoned and deep fried or grilled.
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Tennessee - Nashville Hot Chicken
Justin Chesney
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Tennessee - Nashville Hot Chicken
Justin Chesney
Chicken basted with a spicy paste made of cayenne pepper and lard, breaded and fried.
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Texas - Brisket
Elise Bauer
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Texas - Brisket
Elise Bauer
Cooked on live oak wood, the blackened exterior is as flavorful as the melt-in-your-mouth interior.
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Utah - Fry Sauce
Zee Krstic/Eater
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Utah - Fry Sauce
Zee Krstic/Eater
This great combination of mayo and ketchup is one way to enjoy fries.
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Vermont - Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie
Melissa Pasanen
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Vermont - Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie
Melissa Pasanen
This tradition of putting cheese on apple pie started in the 1600s!
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Virginia - Ham
Anna Williams
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Virginia - Ham
Anna Williams
Dry, salt-cured, smoked and aged, that's how Virginians like their ham.
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Washington - Salmon
Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post
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Washington - Salmon
Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post
Salmon is popular in Washington and is available even in the form of candy!
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West Virginia - Pepperoni Rolls
Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau
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West Virginia - Pepperoni Rolls
Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Pepperoni in a warm doughy roll - it's so good, it's the state's official food.
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Wisconsin - Fried Cheese Curds
Jim Klousia
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Wisconsin - Fried Cheese Curds
Jim Klousia
Cheddar cheese, battered and fried. You know what this goes best with? Beer!
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Wyoming - Jerky
HelloRF Zcool / Shutterstock
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Wyoming - Jerky
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!