Must-Try Signature Dishes in Every US State

Hawaii: poke - Poke bowls are a big trend now, but Hawaiians have been enjoying them for decades. Poke translates from Hawaiian as "to cut into chunks."

Indiana: pork tenderloin sandwich - A variation of the Wiener schnitzel, this dish comprises a breaded pork cutlet that's been pounded super thin and deep-fried.

Iowa: corn dogs - With the Iowa State Fair being one of the nation's biggest summer fairs, it's no surprise that the batter-coated sausage is the state's iconic staple.

Mississippi: mud pie - Named for the dark and viscous mud that runs along the Mississippi River, this decadent dessert is one for chocolate lovers.

Montana: huckleberry pie - With an abundance of huckleberry in Montana, it's no surprise locals consume it in jams, ice cream, and, of course, pies.

Nebraska: runza - A regional dish in Nebraska, runza is a bread pocket, filled with seasoned beef, onions, and cabbage or sauerkraut.

New Mexico: green chiles - Sure, chiles aren't really a meal, but in New Mexico the local varieties are added to everything, from burgers and burritos to cheesy enchiladas.

New York: bagels - Boiled then baked, with a glossy crust and perfectly dense and chewy insides, New Yorkers are fiercely proud and protective of their bagels. And we don't blame them!

Texas: brisket - In Texas, barbecue means brisket, and you honestly can’t go wrong with it. Slow-smoked, juicy beef slices—there's truly nothing better.

Wisconsin: cheese curds - Wisconsin makes more cheese than anywhere else in the US. And there's not a more delicious way to enjoy it than by deep-frying it.

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