From New York pizza to Maine lobster rolls, we rounded up the most iconic food in every U.S. state

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  • We list the most iconic food from every state in the US. And yes, we're including coffee as food.
  • Some of the foods are as famous as the states that made them, like Idaho potatoes and New York pizza.
  • Others were made famous by specific restaurants, like New Haven-style pizza from Frank Pepe's and the Hot Brown from the Brown Hotel.
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Below is a transcript of the video:

From Maine lobster rolls to New York pizza, here is each state's favorite food.

Alabama - Smoked chicken with white sauce
Alabama's pick is smoked chicken with white sauce. Chicken is smoked for hours and then dunked in a tangy white sauce.

Alaska - Salmon
Alaska commercially harvests more than 100 million salmon a year. It can be cooked a number of ways: grilled, smoked, cured, you name it.

Arizona - Sonoran dog
The Sonoran dog is originally from Mexico but is extremely popular in Arizona. The bacon-wrapped hot dog is topped with beans, onions, tomato, and a drizzle of mustard and jalapeño salsa.

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Arkansas - Cheese dip
Arkansas takes its cheese dip very seriously. There's even a World Cheese Dip Championship in Little Rock every year.

California - Avocados
90% of the avocados produced in the US come from California. And it's not just guacamole and avocado toast that's being made. There are avocado burgers, fries, chocolate, and even beer.

Colorado - Rocky Mountain oysters
Rocky Mountain oysters are a Colorado specialty. And they're not oysters; they're deep-fried bull testicles. Some say they taste like gamy calamari.

Connecticut - New Haven-style pizza
New Haven-style pizza, also known as apizza, is characterized by its coal-fired thin crust. It originated at the Frank Pepe Pizzeria, which is also known for its white clam pizza.

Delaware - Chicken and slippery dumplingsChicken and slippery dumplings is a Delaware comfort food. These slippery dumplings are rolled out paper thin and cut into large rectangles.

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Florida - Cuban sandwich
The Cuban sandwich is made with ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. It was created by Cuban immigrants in Florida.

Georgia - Peach cobbler
The peach cobbler is one of the most popular desserts in Georgia, especially since the peach is the official state fruit.

Hawaii - Poke
Poke is native to Hawaii. It consists of diced raw fish, such as salmon or tuna, tossed in sauce.

Idaho - Potatoes
Idaho grows the most potatoes in the US. These potatoes are made into french fries, chips, and other carb delights.

Illinois - Chicago deep dish
While there is a debate on which restaurant has the best, it's irrefutable that Chicago deep-dish pizza is a must-have. The gooey treat is baked in a pan and full of cheesy goodness.

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Indiana - Pork tenderloin sandwich
Indiana loves its pork tenderloin sandwiches, especially when they're fried to crispy perfection. These sandwiches are known for being bigger than your face.

Iowa - Maid-Rite sandwich
The Maid-Rite sandwich is a loose-meat beef sandwich. It's kind of like a sloppy joe without the sauce. It can get a little bit messy, but it is totally worth it.

Kansas - BBQ ribs
Kansans loves their barbecue ribs. Baby backs are coated with special rub and smothered with finger-licking barbecue sauce.

Kentucky - Hot Brown
The Hot Brown is an open-faced sandwich consisting of turkey, tomato, Mornay sauce, and bacon. It's put under a broiler until crispy and brown and was invented in The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisiana - Gumbo
Gumbo is a Louisiana treasure and also the state's official cuisine. The dish has its roots in many different cultures, including African, French, and Choctaw. Often served from a big pot, it's filled with chicken and sausage or a seafood medley.

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Maine - Lobster roll
Lobster rolls rule in Maine, especially since 90% of US lobsters are caught off the Maine coast. A lobster roll is piled high with large chunks of lobster with little to no fillers.

Maryland - Crab cakes
Marylanders are obsessed with crab, and one of the best ways to eat it is crab cake. Just don't forget to add some Old Bay.

Massachusetts - Clam chowder
No food is more iconic in Massachusetts than clam chowder. This creamy soup is filled with vegetables, cream, stock, and clams. Get it in a bread bowl to make it extra special.

Michigan - Mackinac Island fudge
Mackinac Island fudge is a must-have in Michigan. There are over 13 fudge shops collectively making more than 10,000 pounds of fudge daily during the peak travel season, making Mackinac Island America's fudge capital.

Minnesota - Tater tot hotdish
Nothing screams Minnesota more than tater tot hotdish. Vegetables, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup are topped with tater tots and roasted to golden perfection.

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Mississippi - Fried catfish
You can find the best fried catfish in Mississippi. Not surprising, since the state is the world's leading producer of pond-raised catfish.

Missouri - Toasted ravioli
Toasted ravioli is St. Louis' fun take on the pasta dish. Each ravioli is breaded, fried, and served with marinara sauce.

Montana- Huckleberries
Huckleberries are grown in the northwestern United States, especially in the mountainous parts of Montana. And they can be made into anything. Clip: Huckleberry syrup, huckleberry jam, huckleberry pretzels, huckleberry man, berry cherry pretzels, huckleberry sauce. Narrator: You get it.

Nebraska - Chili and cinnamon rolls
Chili with a cinnamon roll is a match made in heaven. This pairing has been served as a school lunch in the Midwest since the 1960s.

Nevada - The buffet
Pre-coronavirus, buffet culture was big in Las Vegas. Prices ranged from $5 for a breakfast buffet to $65 at the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace, which included unlimited prime rib and crab legs.

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New Hampshire - Cider doughnuts
Apple-cider doughnuts are a New England favorite. New Hampshire is home to many apple orchards, including the oldest continuously operated one in America, Applecrest Farms.

New Jersey - Saltwater taffy
Saltwater taffy dates back to the 1880s in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A mixture of corn syrup, sugar, and butter is stretched until it becomes aerated, then individually wrapped.

New Mexico - New Mexico chileThe New Mexico chile is a staple ingredient in New Mexico cuisine. It starts out as a green pepper and ripens into a red one. It's often roasted or made into a puree.

New York - PizzaNew York pizza is legendary. Some say it's the New York City tap water that gives the dough its characteristic foldable, yet crispy crust.

North Carolina - BBQThere are two barbecue styles in North Carolina, Eastern and Lexington. Eastern lays claim to whole-hog barbecuing, while Lexington style mostly uses pork shoulder meat with a ketchup-based sauce.

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North Dakota - Knoephla soup
Knoephla soup is rich and creamy, filled with potato and small dough balls. This dish comes from the German Russians who settled in North Dakota.

Ohio - BuckeyeThe buckeye is a peanut-butter ball dipped in chocolate. It resembles the nut of the buckeye tree, often found in Ohio.

Oklahoma - Chicken-fried steak
Chicken-fried steak is the epitome of Southern comfort food. A large piece of beefsteak is breaded and pan-fried. And you can't forget the gravy.
Oregon - Marionberry pie
The Marionberry pie is an Oregon favorite. The Marionberry was actually created at Oregon State University as part of a berry-developing partnership with the US Department of Agriculture in the early 1900s.

Pennsylvania - Philly cheesesteak
The Philly cheesesteak is world-famous. A hoagie roll is loaded with an absurd amount of beefsteak. Then provolone or Cheez Whiz is added on top.

Rhode Island - Stuffed clamsStuffed clams, also known as stuffies, are a local favorite in Rhode Island. Giant quahog clams are stuffed with clam, herbs, and breading.

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South Carolina - Low-country boil
You've got to try a low-country boil in South Carolina. It consists of shrimp, sausages, potatoes, corn, and some Old Bay.

South Dakota - Chislic
Chislic is pieces of cubed red meat, typically lamb, venison, or beef. It's usually grilled or deep-fried. German and Russian immigrants are credited with bringing the dish to South Dakota in the 1870s.

Tennessee - Memphis ribs
Memphis-style ribs can be prepared dry or wet. Dry ribs are covered with a dry rub, while wet ribs are brushed with sauce throughout the cooking process.

Texas - BBQ
Texas goes big for barbecue. It's especially known for its juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs and tender briskets that have been smoked all day.

Utah - Jell-O
Jell-O is so popular in Utah that it's the official state snack. Utah culture is closely tied to Mormon culture, which also loves Jell-O.

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Vermont - Maple syrup
Vermont is the leading producer of maple syrup in the US. Tree sap is boiled into sugar and then filtered into syrup before making its way onto your pancakes.

Virginia - Smithfield ham
Smithfield ham is a hometown favorite for Virginia. It's a specific form of ham cured in Smithfield, Virginia.

Washington - Coffee
Coffee culture is big in Washington. Home to coffee giant Starbucks, the state also has many independently owned coffee shops to fuel your caffeine cravings.

West Virginia - Pepperoni roll
West Virginians love their pepperoni rolls. They were invented as an easy lunch meal for coal miners in the 1920s.

Wisconsin - Cheese curds
Wisconsin is considered the cheese state, and one of the best ways to eat cheese is cheese curds. Whether they're eaten fresh or deep-fried, they make an awesome snack.

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Wyoming - Bison steak
Bison steaks are popular in Wyoming. They're described as having a lighter, slightly sweeter flavor than beef.

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