Famous Ohio Recipes
Famous Ohio Recipes include buckeyes, corned beef sandwiches, Cincinnati chili, pierogies, Polish boys, Shaker lemon pie, and shredded chicken sandwiches. These popular recipes will remind you of the best part of being in Ohio.
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People know Ohio for its Big Ten football team and The Ohio State University. The state boasts numerous lakes and forests and shares a border with the Great Lakes.
These ten food categories include three recipes from notable professional chefs and home chefs, with the recipe testing and dish development done for you. All you need to do is enjoy the wonderful combinations that make these dishes uniquely Ohio.
Buckeyes
To create the delightful dessert known as Buckeyes, you begin by forming creamy peanut butter into balls. Next, you coat them in rich chocolate, ensuring they resemble the distinctive buckeye nuts that grow on trees in Ohio.
As a result, these treats not only taste delicious but also carry a charming nod to their namesake.
Corned Beef Sandwiches
To make these mouthwatering sandwiches, you start by layering generous slices of beef with creamy Swiss cheese and tangy Russian dressing.
Then, you place everything between hearty slices of rye bread, creating a deliciously satisfying meal. As you take a bite, the flavors meld together, offering a delightful culinary experience.
- Corned Beef Sandwich {with Coleslaw!}
- Leftover Corned Beef Sandwich Recipe
- Homemade Corned Beef Sandwiches
Cincinnati Chili
To create this flavorful chili, you begin by spicing it with warm cinnamon and aromatic allspice. Next, you serve it generously over a bed of spaghetti.
Finally, you finish it off with a topping of shredded cheddar cheese and freshly diced white onions. As a result, each bite offers a unique blend of comforting flavors and textures that delight the palate.
Pierogi
To make delicious pierogi, you start by filling a chewy dough with either savory or sweet ingredients. Then, you carefully fold the dough over and boil the dumplings to perfection.
After boiling, you toss them in rich butter or a flavorful sauce, depending on the filling. So, each bite offers a delightful mix of taste and texture that captivates your senses.
Polish Boy
To enjoy this iconic Cleveland staple, you start by nestling a piece of smoky, grilled kielbasa into a soft hot dog bun. Next, you generously drizzle barbecue sauce over it, creating a rich and tangy flavor.
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Then, you pile on crispy french fries and creamy coleslaw, adding layers of texture and taste. The combination of these ingredients results in a messy yet irresistibly delicious treat that captures the essence of Cleveland’s culinary flair.
Shaker Lemon Pie
This tart and flaky pie is made by macerating thinly sliced lemons and combining them with eggs and sugar. It’s then topped with pie crust and baked until the crust is golden brown.
Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
This famous Ohio recipe is made by slow-cooking chicken and cream of chicken soup and then pouring in the stuffing mixture until it’s softened. It’s served on hamburger buns and eaten for dinner or brought to potlucks.
- Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches {Slow Cooker}
- Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
- Shredded Chicken Sandwich
Barbeque Ribs
Slow-cooked spare ribs coated in barbecue sauce are a favorite in Ohio. You can make them in the oven, crockpot, or smoker.
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Chicken Fried Steak
Thinly sliced steak is coated in eggs and flour and then fried. It’s served as breakfast with eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon.
Apple Pie
Apple orchards filled the fields in Ohio and fresh apple pie is a famous Ohio recipe. Sliced apples are tossed with cinnamon, lemon juice, and sugar, and laid in pie crust, and topped with another layer of dough. It’s baked until the apple are soft but not mushy and the top is golden brown.
- Easy Apple Pie Recipe (Just like Grandma Made!)
- Easy Dutch Apple Pie with Crumb Topping Recipe
- Grandma Annie’s Easy Apple Pie Recipe
More Famous Foods from Other States:
- Famous Vermont Recipes
- New Jersey Famous Recipes
- Famous West Virginia Recipes
- Wisconsin Famous Recipes
- Famous Virginia Recipes
