When thinking about signature dishes across the country, a few may immediately come to mind: Lobster rolls in the Northeast, deep-dish pizza in the Midwest, fried chicken in the South. These dishes, however, can vary state by state.
Stacker searched through reviews, local newspapers, histories, and recipe collections, all culminating in a list of the signature food in each state. According to the list:
"None of the dishes will help anyone shed any pounds or take inches off the waistline, nor should they. Signature dishes are ones to be sought out, savored and remembered."
So what did Stacker determine was South Carolina's signature food?
Frogmore Stew
Even if you call it by another name, frogmore stew is the dish most associated with South Carolina. Which makes sense given that it was created right here in the state! Here's what Stacker had to say about the Palmetto State's signature dish:
"Frogmore stew sums up all that is good about South Carolina food, and it has nothing to do with frogs. It simply originated in the low country fishing town of Frogmore, and it's also known as Beaufort stew or low country boil. It's a one-pot meal of shrimp, corn on the cob, sausage, and potatoes, seasoned with beer and hot sauce."
Check here to see the full list of each state's signature food.