IAIowa Food & Cuisine
Iconic dishes from Iowa
- Loose meat sandwich (Maid-Rite)
- Iowa pork chop
- Corn-fed beef
- Pork tenderloin (breaded)
- Steak de Burgo
Food culture
Iowa's food culture reflects its geography and history. French heritage shapes the cuisine (Creole, Cajun). Strong agricultural roots shape what locals cook with.