cheap sausages dipped in butter and deep fried you know american food brings people together until
someone brings in the jello cake topped with pecans raisins and whipped cream
so join us on this wild ride of 10 weird american foods that shouldn't exist chicken and waffles
before that you can only get chicken or waffles but they were the first to put them together
this dish is on the wanna fight about it list some stand right beside this dish in holy matrimony
while others may consider this stacked dish a bit too much chicken and waffles is a southern
favorite maybe even considered a staple so much so lei's even named a chip flavor after
this conflicting dish usually the dish consists of a buttermilk waffle cooked how you like it
topped with a pad or dollop of butter a dollop of whipped butter melts considerably faster
fried chicken placed on top for easy consumption choose a boneless cut if possible
and then everything is covered in maple syrup note the maple syrup cheese sounds magical to me and to
others it's about as weird as a donut burger with all regular burger fixings this is where we say
to each their own brain sandwich and this is what your brain did the state of indiana has wowed the
masses with this beloved state delicacy originally this cuisine was prepared with cow brains
but during the year of mad cow disease there was a decision to use pig brain as an alternative
just don't ask where the meat comes from if you happen to be at least a bit interested in this
sandwich you may be pleased to know that the meat is breaded and then fried with a dash of mustard
for a little extra razzle dazzle seen as this is a sandwich traditional fixings kind of make this
dish a bit more appealing who doesn't love the crunch of fresh veggies on their sandwich if you
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american cuisine has to offer this is one weird sandwich that easily makes the list spam egg bacon
this wartime necessity turned cultural favorite is a big hit in hawaii sales of spam soared during
world war ii because of its shelf stability and it quickly became a great choice for the soldiers
on average hawaiians consume about 12 cans per person a year so it's pretty safe to assume this
option couldn't be that horrible right so what is it spam the meat not the male although both kind
of give off the same energy is a canned spiced meat that is made from pork shoulder that can be
cooked and seasoned however the chef desires cook whatever you like a popular dish is musubi which
is sushi rice with a spam patty on top wrapped in roasted seaweed spam is used in a wide array
of meal options from breakfast to dinner it can be used in soups stews and even as a side dish
honestly spam stew doesn't sound too bad does it oh waiter fried squirrel please don't eat my brain
here's another cultural classic stemming from deep roots that arguably probably should not exist
when hunters in west virginia happened upon an unlucky or scarce hunt and found it difficult to
catch any big game they would bring home squirrel instead a family has to eat right to this day
it is still popular and even celebrated with the annual squirrel feast yes this is a real sing and
not something from an episode of punk is this is this real when a culture loves their food oddities
it's safe to say a hearty festival is the best way to show team pride deep fried squirrel can be
paired with white pepper gravy which sounds like a highly palatable combination with the sweet nutty
flavor that is fabled to be similar to chicken how cliche is that as far as side dishes go do as
the southerners do with classic southern american signs like a basket of fries or just solo with or
without sauce west virginians have shown us even the ordinary creatures can leave an extraordinary
taste in one's mouth mayonnaise this might just be one of the least weird food items on the list
this popular egg-based condiment isn't all bad but there are cases where the use of mayo is overdone
or just simply wrong entirely this semi-villainous origin story is somewhat blurry but it's been
strongly suggested the version of mayo we know today was born on the balearic islands in the
town of maun found off the northeast coast of spain finding its way to france circa 1756
it began its culinary journey as the cream-whipped spread some either love or hate story has it that
french chef marie antoine karem whipped up this sauce by subbing olive oil for cream thus
creating mayonnaise listen boy this is a great invention while mayonnaise may not be that weird
to everyone it is part of some definitely weird dishes benedictine is one such dish benedictine
is a spread or dip loaded with cucumber onion cream cheese mayo and green food coloring and is
commonly associated with the kentucky derby when mayo finds its way over to the useful and savory
side it is indeed useful and tasty when it comes to tuna salad fry sauce and even deli sandwiches
mayo makes the cut however the line is crossed when it's used on its own as a dipping sauce or
used to make benedictine what flavor even is that marshmallow oh yeah you soft you soft
like marshmallow though marshmallows have some delicious uses which saved this food choice from
being lower on the list can we address the peep this soft sugary treat in the shape of a chick
or duck covered in more yellow sugar is just wrong texture-wise marshmallows are just a lot of fluffy
mush and many people are not big fans rice krispie treats or s'mores are the perfect example of
marshmallow being done right especially when fresh and still slightly warm this ambiguously textured
treat first came about in 2000 bce when ancient egyptians extracted the sap from the mallow plant
or altea ficinalis if you're being technical and mixed it with nuts and honey the original form of
marshmallow seems just as weird and maybe just as texturally off-putting as its contemporary
companion nevertheless that touch of honey was enough to draw people in to give one a try
as much as we know about its early life nothing is known of what the ancient marshmallow looked like
this dessert was originally meant only for the gods and the elite of society today marshmallows
are consumed in crazy amounts by americans we're talking like 90 million pounds a year seen as this
treat is a year-round favorite those numbers don't seem too outrageous even though marshmallows are
popular it doesn't make them any less weird liver mush liver or herman loves liver historically
southern dishes come from deep roots of necessity like chitterling or pig's feet this north carolina
dish may also have these common roots and here's why liver mush has its origins that can be traced
back across the pond to germany and its frugality made it pop during the great depression those who
left germany for the americas in the 1700s ate a dish referred to as ponhols which was pork scraps
mixed with a blend of buckwheat and spices this had to have been created out of necessity right
before there was such a thing as extreme couponing budget conscious farmers made sure that every
scrap of hog worth saving was saved and repurposed into the now famous liver mush which today is
made with cornmeal and not buckwheat exciting new ingredients this meatloaf-like dish hasn't changed
much since its big relocation and is served with whatever side dish your country or city heart
desires some people enjoy it between a couple of slices of bread with a good swipe of mustard
liver mush the name sounds just as weird as the dish itself the locals love it so much that it's
a classic dish that is celebrated every year at various festivals if you find yourself in the only
region that serves this not-so-living legend give it a try as we said before don't knock it till you
try it rocky mountain oysters colorado specialty rocky mountain oysters a misleading name for sure
this one could be considered click bait these oysters come from the ranchers of the rocky
mountain region and their need for cheap cuts of meat staying on trend and not wanting to waste
any resources they began to experiment with the testicles of animals like bowls sheep or pigs
calves are often used since the process to obtain these low-hanging fruit helps to control breeding
temperament and other farm needs this is truly a weird one and a highly acquired taste for those
not familiar with the dish but if you're from clinton montana you'll be gearing up for the five
day 15 000 strong testicle festival hey siri get directions to the testicle festival holy testicle
tuesday this is a popular appetizer in the rocky mountain region and goes by many other names like
calf fries or cowboy oysters to name a few though this cut of meat can be prepared in any fashion
traditionally they are flattened seasoned with salt and pepper then flour coated and deep fried
somebody offering you oysters sounds like a no-brainer until siri or one of the locals
gives you the 4-1-1 on your new favorite dish if you find yourself in the mountains swing by one of
the places that serve them pork brains and eggs it's gonna eat your brain if the foods already
mentioned weren't wild enough for you then hang on because this next one will blow your mind and
leave you asking why like the creation of several dishes on our list many people were keen on using
everything they could when it came to their natural resources though today's way of life
can make some of these dishes a thing of the past culturally these odd customs have deep roots and
are here to stay by name this sounds like a breakfast dish to get you going talk about
brain food one may have a lot of questions about this dish please no zombie questions and it's more
than understandable the surprisingly mild meat is seasoned and browned first then the chef adds
the eggs and any other seasonings or fixings the texture of the meat takes on the same texture as
the eggs so it's said to be very cohesive and pleasing to the palette they look delicious
this is a southern dish after all so don't forget to boil some grits to pair with this over-the-top
dish for a blast of flavor you can also jazz it up and throw in some pancakes or waffles
with your choice of bacon for a hearty plot twist on a simple classic breakfast mildly
flavored eggs blueberry waffles crispy apple wood smoked bacon a hot cup of home brewed joe
and some pork brains maybe not everyone's idea of the perfect breakfast but for others it's
the perfect way to start the day however weird it may seem tamale that's called the tamale steamer
it's the best part this main staple isn't a native dish but in fact was a byproduct of
trade with the lands of pre-colonial caribbean on the sandy beaches it's known as tumali or tumulin
and it's commonly believed that trade between the caribbean and new england brought this
dish to the americas along with molasses and rum tamale is to lobster as chitterlings is to swine
except tamale is the unsatisfyingly colored goo in a lobster that serves as its liver and pancreas
the special ingredient is usually eaten with the lobster but it can come in other forms
whichever form you choose this cuisine has a savory taste giving the meal a certain
je ne sais quoi many chefs turn the substance into a mixture made with mayo or if you want to
double up on the weird it's made into a butter for a savory dipping sauce how about no then
there are others who prefer to keep things simple and just spread it on a cracker for a
salty crunchy twist to this multifaceted organ mix a fancy meal of lobster paired with the savory
paste of decadent weirdness on a serious note of caution because no one wants to die over dinner
consuming this dish at the wrong time of year like during crazy phenomenons called red tides
may cause the daredevil eater to get psp no not a playstation portable but paralytic shellfish
poisoning the fda put out a notice for caution in 2008. so be wise and find a reputable restaurant
with a credible chef experienced in preparing tamales sourced from the eastern seaboard check
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