Say what you want about the Hoosier state — when it comes to food, we’ve got a lot to brag about. From signature food items to foods we just do better, there’s a lot to miss about leaving the Hoosier state. Here are 8 foods everyone misses when they leave Indiana.
- Sauerkraut balls
Steve Wertz/Flickr These delicious balls of joy can be found throughout the Midwest, but no one makes them quite like Indiana.
- Hoosier tenderloins
quirkyjazz/Flickr In just about every other state, this amazing sandwich is obsolete. Indiana did it first and still does it best. There’s no way you won’t have dreams about this delicious and classic comfort food.
- Persimmon pudding
Quinn Dombroski/Flickr This isn’t purely a dish found in Indiana, but we certainly make it our own. Its one of our specialty desserts and you won’t find it made quite like it is in Indiana.
- Sweet corn
pixabay Indiana sweet corn is unlike any corn you’ll find across the U.S. It’s fresh, perfectly sweet and juicy, and made with love. This is one side dish you’ll be craving if you ever leave.
- Gourmet popcorn
pixabay As the home of Orville Redenbacher, it’s only natural that our state has such incredible popcorn. From sweet, fruity flavors to savory and cheesy flavors, popcorn is one thing no other state has on us.
- Sugar cream pie
Robyn Anderson/Flickr This traditional Hoosier dessert is the unofficial pie of Indiana and for some reason can only really be found in the Hoosier state. You’ll be dreaming of holidays with this delightful dessert should you ever move away.
- Shrimp cocktail
Reginald T./TripAdvisor This delicious appetizer is not exclusive to the Hoosier state, but where on the planet will you find a better shrimp cocktail than at St. Elmo’s? You know the answer… Nowhere.
- Deep fried anything
wikimedia No one does deep fried foods better than Indiana. From fried pickles to onion rings to cookies and even butter, there’s nothing that’s fried the way it is in Indiana.
What foods would you miss the most if you moved away? For some great Indiana restaurants to try, check out these 8 amazing restaurants with an awesome dining experience.
Steve Wertz/Flickr
These delicious balls of joy can be found throughout the Midwest, but no one makes them quite like Indiana.
quirkyjazz/Flickr
In just about every other state, this amazing sandwich is obsolete. Indiana did it first and still does it best. There’s no way you won’t have dreams about this delicious and classic comfort food.
Quinn Dombroski/Flickr
This isn’t purely a dish found in Indiana, but we certainly make it our own. Its one of our specialty desserts and you won’t find it made quite like it is in Indiana.
pixabay
Indiana sweet corn is unlike any corn you’ll find across the U.S. It’s fresh, perfectly sweet and juicy, and made with love. This is one side dish you’ll be craving if you ever leave.
As the home of Orville Redenbacher, it’s only natural that our state has such incredible popcorn. From sweet, fruity flavors to savory and cheesy flavors, popcorn is one thing no other state has on us.
Robyn Anderson/Flickr
This traditional Hoosier dessert is the unofficial pie of Indiana and for some reason can only really be found in the Hoosier state. You’ll be dreaming of holidays with this delightful dessert should you ever move away.
Reginald T./TripAdvisor
This delicious appetizer is not exclusive to the Hoosier state, but where on the planet will you find a better shrimp cocktail than at St. Elmo’s? You know the answer… Nowhere.
wikimedia
No one does deep fried foods better than Indiana. From fried pickles to onion rings to cookies and even butter, there’s nothing that’s fried the way it is in Indiana.
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