Does the US have a national dish? What do you think it should be?

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Permalink Reply by Kristina Nelson on March 4, 2011 at 1:56pm

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans or collards?

Permalink Reply by Jim Townsend on March 4, 2011 at 2:09pm

How about Ben Franklin's proposed U.S. national bird, the turkey?

Permalink Reply by Bill Brantley on March 4, 2011 at 2:27pm

Barbecue. Every region has their variant and claims it is the best.

Failing that - Chili.

Permalink Reply by Pamela Corey on March 4, 2011 at 2:27pm

How about hot dogs and hamburgers?

Permalink Reply by Jeff Ribeira on March 4, 2011 at 4:13pm

I was thinking barbecue as well, Bill. Just about every country has their way of cooking meat "low and slow," and have been for centuries, but the flavors and culture behind what we do here in the states is truly American.

Permalink Reply by Ed Albetski on March 6, 2011 at 3:05pm

Looking over the answers, I think Bar B Q, for Bill's reason, every region of the country seems to have it's own take.  Chili too, but the BBQ hits home, there are more restaurants dedicated to it.

I've had que at the Rendezvous and Interstate in Memphis, Stubb's and The Salt Lick in Austin, Pigman's in Kill Devil Hills, and chains like Red, Hot & Blue and Famous Dave's.  I'm partial to Pigman's Carolina version.  What are your favorites?

Permalink Reply by Bill Brantley on March 6, 2011 at 4:43pm

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn in Owensboro, Kentucky.