50 States, 50 Dishes

Surprised to see that many of the foods on this list are not really unique to a specific state. I see a lot of these kinds of list that have some sort of obscure dish that you might not even be aware of outside a particular region. This list is more... accessible might be the right word? For example, Iowa's dish is dry cured bacon. Georgia is peach cobbler. Even though Georgia is associated with peaches, I've never eaten a piece of cobbler in Georgia, but I've eaten many peach cobblers in my life. I've eaten many pork tenderloin sandwiches in Nebraska and Iowa, but not in Indiana.

Anyway, I've had 36 on this list, and reading it made me hungry. Whittling it down eating the specific dish in the specific state listed, I'm only at 13.

 
Me every time that unsavory meat pocket shows up on some Nebraska related food list

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I've had 27 of these things. The ones I've had:

 Alaska     -     King Crab
Arkansas     -     Fried Catfish
California     -     Baja Fish Tacos
Colorado     -     Lamb
Connecticut     -     Hamburger
Florida     -     Key Lime Pie
Georgia     -     Peach Cobbler
Hawaii     -     Poke
Idaho     -     Steak
Illinois     -     Chicago Dog
Indiana     -     Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Iowa     -     Dry Cured Bacon
Kentucky     -     Kentucky Hot Brown
Massachusetts     -     Clam Chowder
Mississippi     -     Fried Chicken
Nebraska     -     Runza
New Jersey     -     Deli Sandwich
New Mexico     -     Green Chile Enchiladas
New York     -     Pizza
North Carolina     -     Pulled Pork with Vinegar Sauce
Oklahoma     -     Chicken Fried Steak
Pennsylvania     -     Cheesesteak
South Carolina     -     Shrimp & Grits
Tennessee     -     BBQ Ribs
Texas     -     BBQ Brisket
Wisconsin     -     Cheese Curds
Wyoming     -     Bison Steak

The ones I haven't had:

Alabama     -     Fried Green Tomatoes
Arizona     -     Sonoran Dog
Delaware     -     Scrapple
Kansas     -     BBQ Z Man Sandwich
Louisiana     -     Po'Boy
Maine     -     Lobster Roll
Maryland     -     Crab Cakes
Michigan     -     Mackinac Island Fudge
Minnesota     -     Lefse
Missouri     -     Gooey Butter Cake
Montana     -     Huckleberry Pie
Nevada     -     Basque Lamb & Picon Punch
New Hampshire     -     Cider Doughnuts
North Dakota     -     Juneberry Pie
Ohio     -     Cincinnati Chili
Oregon     -     Marionberry Pie
Puerto Rico     -     Mofongo
Rhode Island     -     Stuffed Clams
South Dakota     -     Chislic
Utah     -     Fried Scones
Vermont     -     Maple Syrup
Virginia     -     Boiled Peanuts
Washington     -     Cedar Plank Salmon
Washington, D.C.     -     Half-Smoke
West Virginia     -     Pepperoni Roll

I have some really good recipes for some of the ones I've had. I'll have to share them in the Recipe forum.

 
I've had 27 of these things. The ones I've had:

 Alaska     -     King Crab
Arkansas     -     Fried Catfish
California     -     Baja Fish Tacos
Colorado     -     Lamb
Connecticut     -     Hamburger
Florida     -     Key Lime Pie
Georgia     -     Peach Cobbler

Hawaii     -     Poke
Idaho     -     Steak
Illinois     -     Chicago Dog
Indiana     -     Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Iowa     -     Dry Cured Bacon

Kentucky     -     Kentucky Hot Brown
Massachusetts     -     Clam Chowder
Mississippi     -     Fried Chicken
Nebraska     -     Runza
New Jersey     -     Deli Sandwich
New Mexico     -     Green Chile Enchiladas
New York     -     Pizza
North Carolina     -     Pulled Pork with Vinegar Sauce
Oklahoma     -     Chicken Fried Steak
Pennsylvania     -     Cheesesteak

South Carolina     -     Shrimp & Grits
Tennessee     -     BBQ Ribs
Texas     -     BBQ Brisket
Wisconsin     -     Cheese Curds
Wyoming     -     Bison Steak


The ones I haven't had:

Alabama     -     Fried Green Tomatoes
Arizona     -     Sonoran Dog
Delaware     -     Scrapple
Kansas     -     BBQ Z Man Sandwich
Louisiana     -     Po'Boy
Maine     -     Lobster Roll
Maryland     -     Crab Cakes

Michigan     -     Mackinac Island Fudge
Minnesota     -     Lefse
Missouri     -     Gooey Butter Cake
Montana     -     Huckleberry Pie
Nevada     -     Basque Lamb & Picon Punch
New Hampshire     -     Cider Doughnuts
North Dakota     -     Juneberry Pie
Ohio     -     Cincinnati Chili
Oregon     -     Marionberry Pie
Puerto Rico     -     Mofongo
Rhode Island     -     Stuffed Clams
South Dakota     -     Chislic
Utah     -     Fried Scones
Vermont     -     Maple Syrup
Virginia     -     Boiled Peanuts
Washington     -     Cedar Plank Salmon

Washington, D.C.     -     Half-Smoke
West Virginia     -     Pepperoni Roll

 

I have some really good recipes for some of the ones I've had. I'll have to share them in the Recipe forum.
Red are the ones I've had.

 
Are you speaking specifically about Runza™ or (as they've always been known to me) cabbage burgers in general? 
Specifically, the "Runza" itself (I think there are some other names for it like krautburger, or perhaps cabbage burgers like you're referencing?) I personally don't think they taste good, but, I primarily think they're unsophisticated, dull, and lacking in character.

I sort of get the popularity, though - the "Runza" is fast food, relatively simple in concept, and it's got beef in it, so that's A+ as far as a lot of Nebraskans are concerned. I simply wish we were known for something that was more visually appealing with a more complex texture and taste. Bishop's recommendation of the Reuben would certainly get my vote.

(For the record, I think the Runza hamburger is a damn good fast food burger, perhaps the best fast food burger in Nebraska.)

 
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Specifically, the "Runza" itself (I think there are some other names for it like krautburger, or perhaps cabbage burgers like you're referencing?) I personally don't think they taste good, but, I primarily think they're unsophisticated, dull, and lacking in character.

I sort of get the popularity, though - the "Runza" is fast food, relatively simple in concept, and it's got beef in it, so that's A+ as far as a lot of Nebraskans are concerned. I simply wish we were known for something that was more visually appealing with a more complex texture and taste. Bishop's recommendation of the Reuben would certainly get my vote.

(For the record, I think the Runza hamburger is a damn good fast food burger, perhaps the best fast food burger in Nebraska.)
I like Runzas but I was a little surprised they were picked for us.

Being from central Nebraska, I would have gladly picked ham balls.  But, those aren't big in the metro areas where someone like this is going to do their investigative reporting.

 
WTF is that? Cuz all I'm picturing is fried pigs testicles 
LOL...meatballs made with ham and pork.  They are very popular in my area and almost everyone we serve them to loves them.  My daughter dated a guy in college that begged for the leftovers to take home when they would come to visit.  

 
LOL...meatballs made with ham and pork.  They are very popular in my area and almost everyone we serve them to loves them.  My daughter dated a guy in college that begged for the leftovers to take home when they would come to visit.  


Recipe?

 
LOL...meatballs made with ham and pork.  They are very popular in my area and almost everyone we serve them to loves them.  My daughter dated a guy in college that begged for the leftovers to take home when they would come to visit.  


Sounds pretty good

 
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