Ultimate American Food?

[Sawyer]

Go.

 

[Enriquespy]

Tortillas.

You mean ALL of America the continent right?

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

cheeseburger

 

[Pink Ranger]

Gumbo.

Quintessentially American dish, it is almost literally a "melting pot." Contains influences of several European settler cultures (Spain, France, Germany) but perfected by black Americans. Flavour base of classic US Southwestern cooking (celery, onion, bell pepper), with uniquely western hemispheric agricultural products (tomatoes, potatoes), "pioneer meats" (smoked ham or sausage) and "low-end" animal proteins (shrimp and shellfish) initially thought only worthy for poor colonials to eat.

 

[DarkSovereignty]

BBQ ribs.

 

[Thundercrack85]

 

[Thundercrack85]

I honestly doubt that any other culture that has ever existed on this Earth could come up with those two things.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Gumbo.

Quintessentially American dish, it is almost literally a "melting pot." Contains influences of several European settler cultures (Spain, France, Germany) but perfected by black Americans. Flavour base of classic US Southwestern cooking (celery, onion, bell pepper), with uniquely western hemispheric agricultural products (tomatoes, potatoes), "pioneer meats" (smoked ham or sausage) and "low-end" animal proteins (shrimp and shellfish) initially thought only worthy for poor colonials to eat.

You make a damn good argument here so I second this notion. I also freaking love gumbo

 

[SuperFerret]

Gumbo.

Quintessentially American dish, it is almost literally a "melting pot." Contains influences of several European settler cultures (Spain, France, Germany) but perfected by black Americans. Flavour base of classic US Southwestern cooking (celery, onion, bell pepper), with uniquely western hemispheric agricultural products (tomatoes, potatoes), "pioneer meats" (smoked ham or sausage) and "low-end" animal proteins (shrimp and shellfish) initially thought only worthy for poor colonials to eat.

I like this answer. Good job.

 

[BrollySupersj]

Gumbo.

Quintessentially American dish, it is almost literally a "melting pot." Contains influences of several European settler cultures (Spain, France, Germany) but perfected by black Americans. Flavour base of classic US Southwestern cooking (celery, onion, bell pepper), with uniquely western hemispheric agricultural products (tomatoes, potatoes), "pioneer meats" (smoked ham or sausage) and "low-end" animal proteins (shrimp and shellfish) initially thought only worthy for poor colonials to eat.

Never would have thought of it like this. You smart lady.

 

[Sawyer]

Oh LAWD.

 

[Tanin]

Fajita... Awesome Tex-Mex food popularized and possible started in Texas.

 

[Pink Ranger]

You make a damn good argument here so I second this notion. I also freaking love gumbo

I like this answer. Good job.

Never would have thought of it like this. You smart lady.

I think I had this thread won until someone brought up the donutburger. I humbly concede this contest.

 

[cryptic name]

Go.

I think the quintessential American foods are the Americanized versions of international foods, America being a land composed of many blended cultures and traditions. So; hamburgers, pizza, Tex Mex, and our very own special version of Chinese food.

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

American cuisine is too regional for there to be one ultimate type of American food. It is like asking what is the Ultimate Food of Europe.

 

[Lencho01]

General Tso's chicken.

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[Parker Wayne]

Pizza
Spaghetti
Tacos
Fries
Chimichangas

 

[Duke]

Gumbo.

Quintessentially American dish, it is almost literally a "melting pot." Contains influences of several European settler cultures (Spain, France, Germany) but perfected by black Americans. Flavour base of classic US Southwestern cooking (celery, onion, bell pepper), with uniquely western hemispheric agricultural products (tomatoes, potatoes), "pioneer meats" (smoked ham or sausage) and "low-end" animal proteins (shrimp and shellfish) initially thought only worthy for poor colonials to eat.

This guy here enjoys his Cajun gumbo quite a bit!!!

 

[Quasimod0]

Cheeseburger

 

[DarkSentinel]

Bacon cheeseburger.

Close thread.

 

[zeroapoc]

I tend to think about all the different regional cuisines, not "American Food".

I guess I'll go with the burger though.

 

[cheungcheung]

Agree with others on the cheeseburger

 

[zeroapoc]

American cuisine is too regional for there to be one ultimate type of American food. It is like asking what is the Ultimate Food of Europe.

Yeah that was basically my thoughts on the matter as well.

 

[Slushy]

Hot Dog

 

[DeadPresident]

Butter.