50 States, 50 Flavors: Favorite Summer Cook-Out Meals Across America
What is your go-to summertime meal? It might, but it just depends on what state you are from. A new poll shows the favorite cook-out meal for residents of each state.
At our house, we like to pull out the Traeger smoker and throw some meat on it. We usually have macaroni or potato salad and some garlic bread with it. I’m considering doing a brisket this year, but we usually do ribs or tri-tip.
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Alabama: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Tender, smoky pulled pork piled high on a soft bun, topped with tangy coleslaw.
Alaska: Grilled Salmon
Freshly caught salmon, grilled to perfection and often enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon.
Arizona: Sonoran Hot Dogs
Hot dogs wrapped in bacon, topped with pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, and jalapeño sauce.
Arkansas: Fried Catfish
Crispy fried catfish fillets served with hushpuppies and coleslaw.
California: Grilled Fish Tacos
Grilled fish tacos with fresh cabbage slaw, avocado, and a zesty lime crema.
Colorado: Bison Burgers
Juicy bison burgers, often topped with cheddar cheese and a spicy BBQ sauce.
Connecticut: Lobster Rolls
Chunks of sweet lobster meat lightly dressed in mayo served in a buttered roll.
Delaware: Crab Cakes
Golden, crispy crab cakes made with fresh blue crab meat and served with a tangy remoulade.
Florida: Key Lime Pie
A refreshing and tangy key lime pie, perfect for a sweet end to the meal.
Georgia: Peach Cobbler
Warm, gooey peach cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Hawaii: Kalua Pork
Slow-roasted, tender kalua pork with a hint of smoky flavor, often served with rice and macaroni salad.
Idaho: Grilled Trout
Freshly caught trout, seasoned and grilled to perfection.
Illinois: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
All-beef hot dogs topped with mustard, onions, relish, tomatoes, pickles, and a sprinkle of celery salt.
Indiana: Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Breaded and fried pork tenderloin served in a sandwich with pickles and mustard.
Iowa: Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn on the cob, grilled and slathered in butter.
Kansas: BBQ Ribs
Slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs with a rich, smoky sauce.
Kentucky: Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Ham glazed with a sweet and savory bourbon sauce, perfect for grilling.
Louisiana: Crawfish Boil
Spicy crawfish boil with corn, potatoes, and sausage.
Maine: Lobster Bake
A classic lobster bake with steamed clams, mussels, corn, and potatoes.
Maryland: Steamed Blue Crabs
Maryland blue crabs steamed with Old Bay seasoning and served with melted butter.
Massachusetts: Clam Chowder
Creamy New England clam chowder with tender clams, potatoes, and a touch of bacon.
Michigan: Coney Dogs
Hot dogs topped with a flavorful beef chili, onions, and mustard.
Minnesota: Juicy Lucy Burgers
Cheese-stuffed burgers that ooze melted cheese with every bite.
Mississippi: BBQ Shrimp
Spicy BBQ shrimp served with French bread for sopping up the sauce.
Missouri: Burnt Ends
Deliciously charred and flavorful burnt ends from smoked brisket.
Montana: Bison Steaks
Grilled bison steaks, often served with a hearty side of potatoes.
Nebraska: Runzas
Dough pockets filled with ground beef, cabbage, and onions, baked to perfection.
Nevada: Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce, a Vegas favorite.
New Hampshire: Maple-Glazed Chicken
Chicken grilled with a sweet and smoky maple glaze.
New Jersey: Italian Sausage and Peppers
Grilled Italian sausage with sautéed bell peppers and onions.
New Mexico: Green Chile Cheeseburgers
Burgers topped with roasted green chiles and melted cheese.
New York: Grilled NY Strip Steak
Juicy New York strip steak grilled to perfection often served with garlic butter.
North Carolina: BBQ Pulled Chicken
Pulled chicken smothered in a tangy vinegar-based BBQ sauce, served on a soft bun.
North Dakota: Knoephla Soup
A rich and creamy potato and dumpling soup, perfect for cooler Memorial Day weather.
Ohio: Cincinnati Chili
Spaghetti topped with a unique blend of spiced chili, shredded cheese, and onions.
Oklahoma: Chicken-Fried Steak
Breaded and fried steak topped with creamy gravy, served with mashed potatoes.
Oregon: Cedar-Planked Salmon
Salmon fillets grilled on cedar planks impart a delicious smoky flavor.
Pennsylvania: Philly Cheesesteaks
Thinly sliced steak with melted cheese and sautéed onions served in a hoagie roll.
Rhode Island: Stuffies
Stuffed quahogs (large clams) with a savory bread and herb filling.
South Carolina: Lowcountry Boil
A mix of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes boiled with Old Bay seasoning.
South Dakota: Buffalo Burgers
Lean and flavorful buffalo burgers, often topped with cheese and grilled onions.
Tennessee: BBQ Ribs
Tender, smoky BBQ ribs with a tangy Memphis-style sauce.
Texas: Brisket
Slow-smoked brisket with a flavorful bark and juicy interior.
Utah: Jello Salad
A quirky favorite, often featuring fruit and whipped cream mixed into jello.
Vermont: Maple-Glazed Salmon
Salmon fillets brushed with a sweet and savory maple glaze, then grilled.
Virginia: Ham Biscuits
Soft biscuits stuffed with thinly sliced, salty Virginia ham.
Washington: Grilled Oysters
Fresh oysters grilled and topped with a zesty garlic butter.
West Virginia: Pepperoni Rolls
Soft rolls stuffed with spicy pepperoni, a local favorite.
Wisconsin: Bratwurst
Grilled bratwurst sausages served with sauerkraut and mustard on a bun.
Wyoming: Elk Burgers
Juicy and flavorful elk burgers are often served with a side of grilled vegetables.
