Where's The Beef? Oklahoma

It is well-known, that Oklahoma is a big beef producer within the United States. However, there are some other typical foods which you need to try when you visit the state. Here are five of them.

State Meal

If you visit Oklahoma, you must not miss the official State Meal. It includes fried okra, squash, cornbread, barbecue pork, biscuits, sausage and gravy, grits, corn, strawberries, chicken fried steak, pecan pie, and black-eyed peas. This menu, named the official State Meal by Oklahoma's state legislature in 1988, reflects Oklahoma's "cultural backgrounds and the state's historical and contemporary agriculture". Most of the meal's constituents can be found in small restaurants and cafes throughout the state.

El Reno Onion Burger

El Reno is the birthplace of the famous Onion Burger. It was Ross Davis, who invented this burger in the 1920s during the depression, acting from necessity: Since meat was expensive, Davis would add a half shredded onion atop a five cent meat patty. This made the burger look bigger, while adding a tremendous amount of flavor. The annual Fried Onion Burger Day Festival on the first Saturday in May is a tribute to the burger and features the world's largest fried onion hamburger, weighing over 850 pounds. Throughout the year, you can try the Onion Burger amongst others at Robert's Grill, Sid's and Abraham's Western Cafe in El Reno.

Oklahoma Barbecue

Since Oklahoma is a big beef producer and meat in general is a popular food in the state, you shouldn't miss a barbecue. Good barbecue restaurants in Oklahoma are not rare, but a definitely great place to go is Spencer's Smokehouse & Bbq in Oklahoma City: Order brisket or pork and look forward to a huge slice of grilled meat. Besides, you will like the good service and you will be surprised by the reasonable prices.

Artisan breads from Farrell Family Organic Bread

You need to taste the artisan breads baked in old tradition by Farrell Family Organic Bread. Whether you prefer traditional wheat bread, crust and light Italian bread, baguette or bread with pecans and walnuts: In the Farrell stores in Tulsa and Oklahoma City everyone will find his favorite bread. Besides, monthly changing special offers include amongst others bread with olives, feta cheese and red chilies or blueberry corn bread with walnuts.

Yogurt cheese

Food in Oklahoma doesn't need to be necessarily rich in calories: The original yogurt cheese made at Wagon Creek Creamery in Helena cuts total fat and calories. The yogurt cheese has a mild taste similar to cream cheese or sour cream, it is only healthier. It can be eaten as dip, topping or spread. You should also try some other products of the Wagon Creek Creamery such as the creamy onion dip, buttermilk or yogurt cheese cheesecake.