FOOD NEWS
Every State's Most Iconic Dish
BY Hunter Wren Miele
Alabama
White barbecue sauce, or Alabama white sauce, is an iconic food from Alabama. It dates back to the 1920s when a railway worker mixed mayo and vinegar to moisten meat.
You'll typically find the state's famous smoked chicken doused in the creamy sauce, but it can also be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or dressing for coleslaw or egg salad.
Alaska
A simple baked sockeye salmon is the most famous of the Alaskan homestyle meals and is savored by Alaska natives across the vast state.
Thanks to the naturally rich flavor of this Alaskan-native fish, you only need olive oil, salt, pepper, and some lemon for an authentic sockeye salmon bake.
Arizona
The Sonoran hot dog is a Mexican creation, but it eventually moved north to become a staple at baseball games, street food carts, and casual restaurants all over Arizona.
To make a Sonoran dog, start with an all-beef wiener wrapped in crispy bacon and stuffed in a pillowy-soft bun. Then, adorn the dog with a combination of various toppings.
Arkansas
While biscuits and gravy is one of the most famous American dishes of all time, Arkansas stakes its claim in a sweet take on the classic breakfast meal.
Chocolate gravy, which is often associated with Arkansas, is similar to hot fudge, but it's thicker and usually poured over classic Southern biscuits or toast as a breakfast treat.
California
Mission burritos, created in the 1960s in San Francisco's Latin American Mission district, are known for their monstrous size and extra-tight wrapping.
They are grilled to toasty perfection on the outside and typically come loaded with rice, beans, meat, pico de gallo, and guacamole. They are about the size of an adult's forearm.