Want to learn more about American Midwestern cuisine, food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more? Read our guides, features, and personal essays to deepen your knowledge of food of the American Midwest.

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8. Kringle
American Classics: Kringle
4. Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie
American Classics: Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie
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How to Trim Pork Spareribs Into a St. Louis-Style Cut
Gliers Goetta
Goetta: The Cincinnati German-American Breakfast Staple
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The Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches in the Midwest
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In the Midwest, Great Bologna Is a Way of Life
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A Visit to Louis' Lunch, Home of the Hamburger
Juicy Lucy from Matt's Bar, Minneapolis
Minneapolis: Surprise Winner in the Battle of Juicy Lucys Between 5-8 Club and Matt's Bar
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Pittsburgh Rare: A Culinary History of the Steel City
Where to Eat and Drink in Milwaukee
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A Love Letter to Ohio's Chocolaty, Peanut Buttery Buckeye Candy
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Cheese 101: The Incredible Cheese From America's Heartland
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The United States of Pizza: Idaho
Dinner Tonight: Stacked Green Enchiladas Recipe