The most famous local sandwich from every state

Each state has its own signature sandwich, from grilled cheese to a burger known as the Jucy Lucy.LauriPatterson/Getty ImagesEach state has its own signature sandwich, from a grilled cheese to something called a Jucy Lucy.Indiana claims to have the best pork tenderloin sandwich in the nation.Illinois is known for the Horseshoe, an open-face sandwich topped with fries and cheese sauce.If you're heading out on a road trip this fall or holiday season, why not try a famous local sandwich?In honor of National Sandwich Day on November 3, Business Insider found the most famous local sandwiches in every state, and while some may be up for debate, every sandwich on this list is worth trying at least once.Plus, with grocery prices rising and restaurant entrées facing potential price hikes, sandwiches, which are often among the least expensive items on the menu, could be a more affordable option.These are America's most famous local sandwiches, from a classic grilled cheese to something called a Horseshoe.ALABAMA: A chicken sandwich with white barbecue sauceA chicken sandwich with white barbecue sauce.Jesse R./YelpAlabama's famous white barbecue sauce — invented by a pitmaster in Decatur, Alabama, in the 1920s before becoming a popular choice across the state — is creamy and tangy, made with mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper.ALASKA: A wild Alaskan salmon sandwichA salmon sandwich.ShutterstockAlaska's salmon is said to be the freshest, pinkest salmon around. The state is the top producer of wild salmon in the world.ARIZONA: Frybread tacosFrybread tacos.Nate Allred/ShutterstockAlso known as "Navajo tacos," these are popular in Arizona. The fried dough is topped with traditional taco fillings like meat, beans, and cheese.ARKANSAS: A deep-fried catfish sandwichA deep-fried catfish sandwich.ShutterstockCaught locally and tucked between two buttered buns, the deep-fried catfish sandwich is best paired with a side of fries and slaw.CALIFORNIA: An avocado club sandwichAn avocado club sandwich.rangtheclick/ShutterstockThough the famed French Dip originated in this sunny state, California is best known for its avocados. Try one of California's fresh avocado club sandwiches to see why.COLORADO: A Denver sandwichA Denver sandwich.StockFood/Getty ImagesYou've heard of the Denver omelet, but have you heard of the Denver sandwich? It's a traditional Denver omelet filled with diced ham, onions, and green bell peppers, and then stuck between pieces of toast. Extra points if you add ham and hash browns.CONNECTICUT: A Connecticut hamburgerA Connecticut hamburger.Jason P./YelpConnecticut is known for its non-traditional hamburgers, which are served on white toast with a choice of onion, tomato, or cheese, but no condiments. Try one at Louis' Lunch in New Haven.DELAWARE: A soft-shell fried crab sandwichA soft-shell crab sandwich.Coast-to-Coast/Getty ImagesAnyone visiting this seafood-obsessed state should try a soft-shell fried crab sandwich topped with coleslaw and leafy greens.FLORIDA: A Cuban sandwichA Cuban sandwich.Megan Betz/ShutterstockThe Sunshine State is known for its Cuban sandwich, which features generous portions of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on two slices of Cuban bread.GEORGIA: A fried chicken sandwichA fried chicken sandwich.Aly Weisman/Business InsiderThose visiting Georgia — the original home of Chick-fil-A — should partake in a classic fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and spicy mayo.HAWAII: A Kālua-style pork sandwichA Kālua-style pork sandwich.ShutterstockKālua-style pork is common fare at most luaus, but the slow-roasted and shredded meat is also amazing on sandwiches. Try yours with pineapple coleslaw for an extra Hawaiian punch.IDAHO: The "Meat Your Maker" sandwichThe "Meat Your Maker."Emm D./YelpThe Best Sandwich Shack in Idaho really lives up to its name. Locals swear by the "Meat Your Maker" — a combo of steak, Italian sausage, bacon, and more.ILLINOIS: A Horseshoe sandwichA Horseshoe sandwich.Brent Hofacker/ShutterstockIllinois is known for an open-faced sandwich called the Horseshoe, made with thick-sliced toasted bread, your choice of meat, and topped with french fries and a secret cheese sauce.INDIANA: A Hoosier sandwichA Hoosier sandwich.Jeff R Clow/Getty ImagesIndiana claims to have the best pork tenderloin in the nation. Put it to the test by tasting a Hoosier sandwich, or a breaded tenderloin on bread.Purists insist on trying it with only a few dill pickles and some mustard, but you can also get it with lettuce, tomato, and other fixings.IOWA: A Tavern or "loose meat" sandwichA Tavern sandwich.Brent Hofacker/ShutterstockIt's made with unseasoned ground beef, sauteed onions, and sometimes topped with pickles, ketchup, or mustard on a bun.KANSAS: "Runza" or "bierocks""Runza" or "bierocks."Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock"Runza" or "bierocks" are a bun-shaped bread pocket filled with beef, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings. The recipe was spread by German immigrants to the Midwest.KENTUCKY: A Hot Brown sandwichA Hot Brown with bacon, chicken, and cream sauce.Brent Hofacker/ShutterstockIt consists of an open-faced sandwich with turkey and bacon covered in cheesy Mornay sauce and baked or broiled until the sauce begins to brown.LOUISIANA: A po'boyA po' boy.Jean Faucett/ShutterstockThe classic po'boy is made with French bread and roast beef or fried seafood. A "dressed" po'boy has lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise, onions, and hot or regular mustard.MAINE: A lobster rollA lobster roll and chips at Tap & Barrel.Michelle F/YelpWhat else would you order in Maine but a classic lobster roll? Served on a lightly grilled bun and filled with steamed and buttered lobster, these sandwiches taste like summer.MARYLAND: A crab-cake sandwichCrab cake sandwich.eurobanks/ShutterstockYou can find some of America's freshest crabs in Maryland. Try a crab cake sandwich on a buttered bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion.MASSACHUSETTS: A FluffernutterFluffernutter sandwich.bhofack2/Getty ImagesIf you've never tried the Fluffernutter sammie, you're missing out.It's made with soft white bread topped with peanut butter and marshmallow Fluff, which was invented by Archibald Query of Somerville, Massachusetts.MICHIGAN: A corned beef sandwichA corned beef sandwich from Zingerman's Deli.Triphena W./YelpZingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor is known for its corned beef sandwiches, especially the Oswald's Mile High, which is made with corned beef and yellow mustard on double-baked, hand-sliced Jewish rye bread.MINNESOTA: A Jucy LucyThe Jucy Lucy from Matt's Bar.Tom C./YelpThough the war over which restaurant invented it continues, Minnesota is the official home of the Jucy Lucy — a burger cooked with cheese on the inside that oozes out at the first bite.MISSISSIPPI: A pig-ear sandwichA pig ear sandwich.Ken T./YelpIt consists of two tender pig ears served on a small bun with mustard, slaw, and hot sauce.MISSOURI: A Gerber sandwichGerber sandwich.Fanfo/ShutterstockFeast on Missouri's famous Gerber, an open-faced sandwich with French bread, garlic butter, ham, provolone, and paprika, and then perfectly toasted.MONTANA: A PB&J with huckleberry jamPeanut butter and jelly sandwich.ShutterstockMontana is known for its huckleberries, which grow in the wild during the summer and fall seasons. Try its famous huckleberry jam for a delicious PB&J.NEBRASKA: A ReubenReuben sandwich.Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesIt's made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, and is best served on rye bread.NEVADA: A Heart Attack Grill burgerA Heart Attack Grill burger.Megan Willett/Business InsiderSome variations contain five burger patties with bacon and, of course, a side of fries.NEW HAMPSHIRE: A fried ham and cheese Monte Cristo drizzled with syrupA fried Monte Cristo sandwich.dirkr/Getty ImagesOne of the proudest accomplishments of this state is its delicious maple syrup. Order a fried ham and cheese Monte Cristo drizzled with it for the ultimate breakfast sammie.NEW JERSEY: A Jersey breakfast sandwichJersey breakfast sandwich.Ezume Images/ShutterstockStop by any Garden State diner and try the signature Jersey breakfast sandwich. It's thick-cut Taylor ham (or pork roll) with egg and American cheese on a hard Kaiser roll or bagel.NEW MEXICO: A green chile cheeseburgerA green chile cheeseburger.Dan H./YelpA cheeseburger is one thing, but a green chile cheeseburger takes it to a whole other level. This state's signature vegetable adds a major kick to this classic American dish.NEW YORK: A pastrami sandwich on ryeJake Gabbard/Business InsiderThere's nothing more NYC than a pastrami sandwich from Katz's Delicatessen in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The famous deli, which opened its doors in 1888, is one of the city's oldest delis and arguably the most famous deli in the country. Scores of celebrities and politicians have frequented the restaurant over the years, and it was even featured in the classic 1989 romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally."Katz's is where the iconic "I'll have what she's having" scene took place.NORTH CAROLINA: A pulled-pork sandwichPulled pork.GMVozd/Getty ImagesJust like Hawaii, one of North Carolina's best sandwiches is pulled pork, but make sure to smother it in a tangy, vinegar-based barbecue sauce.NORTH DAKOTA: SmørbrødSmørbrød.izhairguns/Getty ImagesThis state's huge Scandinavian population loves their Smørbrød, a classic open-faced sandwich commonly made with rye bread, roast beef, Gravlax (a type of salmon), butter, lettuce, Jarlsberg cheese, pickled herring, hard-boiled eggs, honey mustard, or cucumber.OHIO: A Polish boyPolish boys.Brent Hofacker/ShutterstockNot to be confused with Louisiana's po' boy, Ohio's Polish boy is a sausage sandwich native to Cleveland. It has a link of kielbasa covered with a layer of french fries, barbecue or hot sauce, and coleslaw, all on a bun.OKLAHOMA: A chicken-fried steak sandwichA chicken-fried steak sandwich.Gina D./YelpWhat's better than chicken-fried steak? That same breaded and fried steak on a hamburger bun with your choice of condiments.OREGON: A falafel pitaA falafel pita.Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post/Getty ImagesPortland is known for its delicious vegan food. Falafel pitas, in particular, are a popular choice, packed to the brim with veggies and hummus.PENNSYLVANIA: A Philly cheesesteakPhilly cheesesteak.ShutterstockThe state's most famous food by far is the classic Philly cheesesteak.Thinly cut steak handsomely topped with cheese on a roll is delicious by itself, but don't be afraid to add sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, pepper, or ketchup.RHODE ISLAND: A Dynamite sandwichA Dynamite sandwich.Charles Brutlag/ShutterstockThis tiny state is home to a very big sandwich. The Dynamite, which hails from Woonsocket, is a sloppy Joe burger made with onions, bell peppers, and celery. Be careful — it is spicy.SOUTH CAROLINA: A tuna meltA tuna melt.doug m/ShutterstockPeople say the tuna melt was born in 1965 in South Carolina at the Woolworth's lunch counter. Head there and see for yourself why this simple delicacy is a Charleston classic.SOUTH DAKOTA: A walleye sandwichA walleye sandwich.wanderluster/Getty ImagesSouth Dakota's walleye is next level, so it's no surprise that the state is known for its walleye sandwiches. When the flaky fish is fried to perfection, it will melt in your mouth.TENNESSEE: A FluffernutterA Fluffernutter.Business InsiderSink your teeth into Elvis Presley's favorite sandwich, made with peanut butter, banana, and bacon. Just be careful — the mix of salty, sweet, and savory is highly addictive.TEXAS: A brisket sandwichA brisket sandwich.Christine J./YelpBarbecue brisket is Texas's national dish, so try yours on some hardy, homemade bread with or without onions and bell peppers.UTAH: A pastrami burgerPastrami burgers from Crown Burgers in Salt Lake City.Tatty B./YelpWhen in Utah, it's perfectly acceptable to dig into a burger topped with a quarter-pound of thin-sliced pastrami."Pastrami burgers," which originated at Crown Burgers in Salt Lake City, are slathered with a Thousand Island-style sauce as well as tomatoes, shaved lettuce, and onions.VERMONT: A VermonterA Vermonter sandwich.Gabriel M./YelpThe "Vermonter" takes advantage of its state's freshest ingredients, like turkey, ham, Vermont cheddar cheese, green apples, and honey mustard.VIRGINIA: A grilled ham and cheeseGrilled ham and cheese sandwiches.Azurita/Getty ImagesThere's almost nothing more classic than a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, and Virginia is known for its excellent cheeses and succulent ham.WASHINGTON: Bánh mìBánh mì.ShutterstockDue to its large Vietnamese community, Seattle is home to some of the best bánh mì sandwiches in America.The inexpensive staple is usually made with pate, bright, crunchy vegetable slaw, fish sauce, and sliced jalapeño pepper or fresh cilantro.WASHINGTON, DC: A chili half-smokeA chili half-smoke.Jon Hicks/Getty ImagesStop into Ben's Chili Bowl and order a chili half-smoke, a half-pork, half-beef smoked sausage served on a warm steamed bun with mustard, onions, and spicy homemade chili sauce.WEST VIRGINIA: An apple and turkey sandwichAn apple and turkey sandwich.ShutterstockMake a delicious apple and turkey sandwich with West Virginia's Golden Delicious apples. Cheese and apples sound like a weird combo, but it's worth it.WISCONSIN: A sausage roll or brat bunGrilled bratwurst with sauerkraut on a bun.Charles Brutlag/ShutterstockThis Midwestern state has a large German immigrant population, so it's no surprise that its most famous sandwich contains classic bratwurst. Eat the sausage roll topped with mustard, sauerkraut, and cheese curds — another thing for which Wisconsin is well-known.WYOMING: A bison meatball sandwichA bison meatball sandwich.LauriPatterson/Getty ImagesWide-open Wyoming is where the buffalo roam ... and occasionally appear on menus. Try a bison meatball sandwich when you're here to taste the state's most famous meat.Read the original article on Business Insider

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