MOMissouri Food & Cuisine

Iconic dishes from Missouri

• Kansas City BBQ
• St. Louis-style pizza (Provel cheese)
• Toasted ravioli
• Gooey butter cake
• Frozen custard

Food culture

Missouri's food culture reflects its geography and history. French heritage shapes the cuisine (Creole, Cajun). Strong agricultural roots shape what locals cook with.

BBQ tradition

Missouri has a distinct BBQ tradition — one of the regional styles that define American barbecue (Texas brisket, Carolina pulled pork, KC burnt ends, Memphis dry-rub).

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