Results: Famous Food Invented in Every State (Part One)

Alabama — White barbecue sauce - Barbecue culture is rich in the South, and debates about the exact origins of those savory, saucy meats can stretch into the night. But one thing's for certain, Alabaman Robert "Big Bob" Gibson created the iconic white barbecue sauce featuring mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar. First brewed in 1925, it's still gracing Alabama dinner tables today. Have you ever ate this food?

Alaska — Muktuk - Whale may not be the first thing we think of when we think of sushi, but for the native Inuits of Alaska, muktuk—bite-sized cubes of whale skin and blubber, often served raw—has been an integral part of the diet for centuries. For beginners, muktuk is also delicious deep-fried. Have you ever ate this food?

Arizona — Chimichanga - The chimichanga, that burrito transformed to crispy perfection after a trip to the deep fryer, is famous for its Tucson origins. Most origin stories attribute its creation to Monica Flin, whose niece accidentally bumped a bean burrito out of her hands and into a pot of cooking oil. The fallout from that innocent encounter turned out to be a gift to us all. That's right, chimichangas might be served at Mexican restaurants all across America, but it's one of the surprising foods that are actually American creations. Have you ever ate this food?

Arkansas — Skippy peanut butter - It's no wonder that all of the Skippy peanut butter in the United States has come from Little Rock, Arkansas for decades. The Natural State's proximity to peanut production—a staple of the American South—make it the ideal location for making this iconic brand. Have you ever ate this food?

California — French dip sandwich - Two Los Angeles restaurants claim to have invented this favorite beef sandwich served with a bowl of au jus for dipping. Interestingly, they claim to have first served a sandwich with au jus with different motives: one to mask stale bread, and the other to help a customer with sensitive teeth. Regardless, I'm happy to eat a French dip like this today. Have you ever ate this food?