Can You Guess Virginia's Signature Food?

By Jason Hall

August 20, 2021

Above view of passing food during Thanksgiving dinner.
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A local favorite has been named as Virginias signature state dish.

Stacker.com released its list of the signature foods for all 50 states, which included peanuts as Virginia's signature food choice.

While peanuts may come as a surprise choice to those outside the commonwealth, locals know that Virginia Peanuts are distinct in size and taste, having a distinct crunch in every bite.

Virginia peanuts are the state’s iconic food. They are the biggest and crunchiest of the four peanut types grown in the United States," Stacker's Ellen Dewitt writes. "Virginia peanuts are the variety roasted and sold at ballparks and stadiums, unlike the smaller and more uniform Runner peanuts used largely in making peanut butter."

Here's Stacker's full list of signature foods in every state:

  1. Alabama: Alabama lane cake
  2. Alaska: King crab
  3. Arizona: Chimichangas
  4. Arkansas: Chocolate gravy
  5. California: Sourdough bread
  6. Colorado: Rocky Mountain oysters
  7. Connecticut: Hot lobster rolls
  8. Delaware: Dilly crab dip
  9. Florida: Key lime pie
  10. Georgia: Peach cobbler
  11. Hawaii: Poi
  12. Idaho: Finger steaks
  13. Illinois: Chicago deep dish pizza
  14. Indiana: Sugar cream pie
  15. Iowa: Breaded pork tenderloin
  16. Kansas: Bierocks
  17. Kentucky: Bourbon balls
  18. Louisiana: Po'boy sandwich
  19. Maine: Lobster rolls
  20. Maryland: Crab cakes
  21. Massachusetts: New England clam chowder
  22. Michigan: Mackinac Island fudge
  23. Minnesota: Juicy Lucy
  24. Mississippi: Fried catfish
  25. Missouri: Toasted ravioli
  26. Montana: Huckleberries
  27. Nebraska: Runzas
  28. Nevada: Shrimp cocktail
  29. New Hampshire: Boiled dinner
  30. New Jersey: Pork roll sandwich
  31. New Mexico: Frito pie
  32. New York: Bagels
  33. North Carolina: Sweet potato pie
  34. North Dakota: Knoephla soup
  35. Ohio: Buckeye candy
  36. Oklahoma: Fried pies
  37. Oregon: Dungeness crab
  38. Pennsylvania: Shoofly pie
  39. Rhode Island: Fried clams
  40. South Carolina: Frogmore stew
  41. South Dakota: Chislic
  42. Tennessee: Banana pudding
  43. Texas: Barbecue
  44. Utah: Funeral potatoes
  45. Vermont: Maple syrup
  46. Virginia: Peanuts
  47. Washington: Geoducks
  48. West Virginia: Pepperoni rolls
  49. Wisconsin: Cheese curds
  50. Wyoming: Jerky
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