Looking for Indiana/Indianapolis Signature Foods

[SlowMovin]

We're having our annual Super Bowl party and--as always--we always try to serve food that somehow represents the teams playing. Of course, the Saints will be easy (crawfish pie, jambalaya and filet gumbo). Should the unthinkable happen and Minnesota go to the big one--Swedish Meatballs.

But what foods are big or symbolic of Indianapolis? Someone suggested I find horsemeat (Colts...get it?) but I'd rather do something not quite that out there. Of course, when Chicago made their appearance a few years ago, we actually did serve bear meat that a hunter friend gave us, but that's a whole 'nother story.

So far, my Google searches have turned up breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches. They sound pretty good. Or I could just go to For the Health of It and buy a bunch of that corn (Indiana is the farm state, after all).

But if there is anyone out there who is knowledgeable regarding cuisine de Indiana and might have some other ideas I would love to hear from you.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jdarg]

Seriously, Indiana is a popcorn grower.

PM Mermaid- she would know for sure.

 

[Lynnie]

When is the Super Bowl?

 

[jhanes]

I'm an Indiana native! Yes, breaded pork tenderloin is definitely a staple in Indiana. Also, biscuits & gravy! Indiana is pretty much a meat and potatoes kind of place. GO COLTS!!!

 

[jhanes]

Just remembered another.....In Indianapolis, White Castle hamburgers are considered a delicacy!!!

 

[slcooper1949]

Indiana Food

We're having our annual Super Bowl party and--as always--we always try to serve food that somehow represents the teams playing. Of course, the Saints will be easy (crawfish pie, jambalaya and filet gumbo). Should the unthinkable happen and Minnesota go to the big one--Swedish Meatballs.

But what foods are big or symbolic of Indianapolis? Someone suggested I find horsemeat (Colts...get it?) but I'd rather do something not quite that out there. Of course, when Chicago made their appearance a few years ago, we actually did serve bear meat that a hunter friend gave us, but that's a whole 'nother story.

So far, my Google searches have turned up breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches. They sound pretty good. Or I could just go to For the Health of It and buy a bunch of that corn (Indiana is the farm state, after all).

But if there is anyone out there who is knowledgeable regarding cuisine de Indiana and might have some other ideas I would love to hear from you.

Thanks in advance.

I am a native of Indiana, and yes the Pork Tenderloin, but you might add Barbeque Pork Ribs, or just the pulled pork sandwich, also: Lots of Chili!!!

 

[SlowMovin]

Thanks for all the responses. These is some good info. I didn't realize chili was so popular (someone else on another thread also mentioned it).

Right now it's a toss-up between the tenderloin sandwiches and chili, although I might check and see if Sam's has a gigantic box of White Castle burgers.

Thanks again--good stuff.