Iconic Dishes From Every State
Illinois – Deep Dish Pizza
This one is a no-brainer. No one goes to Illinois without doing (at the very least) a basic roundup of the best deep dish in the area. In a nutshell: deep-dish pizza has a very deep, almost bowl-like crust, then the crust is topped with cheese and meats, then the whole things is topped with tomato sauce. Doing the toppings upside-down like this ensures that the cheese won’t burn during the long bake time. We want a slice right now!
Utah – Funeral Potatoes
If you’ve ever spent any time in Utah, it’s very likely you’ve heard of funeral potatoes. Originating as a popular dish that people would bring to funeral luncheons, these creamy and crunchy potatoes gained popularity and now no get-together is complete without them!
Vermont – Maple Syrup
As the biggest producer of it in the United States, Vermont lays claim to the maple syrup industry, making it a clear choice as the iconic food of the state. The way we see it, pancakes, waffles or French toast are just vehicles for as much maple syrup as possible.
Virginia – Ham Biscuits
Known for its country ham, or “Smithfield ham” as it’s more specifically known, Virginia is very particular about its curing process, ensuring that all ham products in the area are the very best of the best, including their ham biscuits. Fluffy biscuits stuffed full of sweet ham…does it get any better??
West Virginia – Pepperoni Roll
There’s not really a more iconic dish in West Virginia than the classic pepperoni roll. The pepperoni is baked right into the soft white bread and the oil then permeates throughout the roll, giving it its flavor and texture…we could definitely go for one of those right about now!