What food is Oklahoma known for? Only some of the most delicious, mouthwatering food that exists on the planet! We didn’t say Oklahoma food was the healthiest, but it is delicious. If you scroll through the list of official state foods, Oklahoma outnumbers every other state with our 12-item state meal – no other state even comes close to that size. Here are 12 Oklahoma foods many residents grew up eating. Many are probably still your favorites.
- Oklahoma Barbecue
MacsBarbeque/Facebook Although Texas thinks they get the spotlight for best bbq, Oklahoma has some AMAZING bbq joints that rival the best in the nation. (Hush….Texans!)
- Fried Onion Burger
elrenoburgerday/Facebook El Reno is home to the world’s largest fried onion burger, which gets cooked every year at the Fried Onion Burger Day Festival. Sid’s, Robert’s and Johnnie’s are three of the most famous places in El Reno to order a “normal” sized onion burger.
- Chicken Fried Steak
Kevin/Flickr As the main dish in the Oklahoma state meal, Oklahomans love their chicken fried steak.
- Fried Pies
ArbuckleMountainFriedPiesBethany/Facebook Our famous Oklahoma fried pies - fruit-filled turnovers - started in the hills of the Arbuckle Mountains in the late 1800s.
- Fried Okra
McBeth/Flickr Also part of our state meal, fried okra is an Oklahoma classic. Bring on the cornmeal-flour and buttermilk!
- Calf Fries
Wally Gobetz/Flickr Also known as Rocky Mountain Oysters in other regions, calf fries are a dish made of bull, pig or sheep testicles. This Oklahoma delicacy is most often served as an appetizer with a cocktail sauce dip.
- Sonic Tater Tots
Adam Kuban/Flickr In 1953, the prototype of the first Sonic Drive-In opened in Shawnee, Okla. The name Top Hat was changed to Sonic in 1959. The tater tots and cherry limeades are favorites on the menu.
- Fried Catfish
Jimmy Smith/Flickr Fried catfish has always been an integral part of Oklahoma cuisine. Staple side dishes include hush puppies and coleslaw.
- Sooner Steaks
japes18/Flickr Oklahoma is a major cattle ranching state, and you can’t get meat any fresher than the steakhouses surrounding the stockyards outside Oklahoma City.
- Biscuits, Sausage & Gravy
Paul Cooper/Flickr Yum!….enough said.
- Grits
Ray Sawhill/Flickr With its Native American origin, it’s no wonder grits are a breakfast staple for Oklahomans.
- Cornbread
Ernesto Andrade/Flickr Another iconic food of the official state meal is classic cornbread. With a little honey and butter, cornbread can make anybody smile.
So, does this list answer the question, “What food is Oklahoma known for?” What other famous Oklahoma foods should we add to our list? Help us out and comment with your favorites.
MacsBarbeque/Facebook
Although Texas thinks they get the spotlight for best bbq, Oklahoma has some AMAZING bbq joints that rival the best in the nation. (Hush….Texans!)
elrenoburgerday/Facebook
El Reno is home to the world’s largest fried onion burger, which gets cooked every year at the Fried Onion Burger Day Festival. Sid’s, Robert’s and Johnnie’s are three of the most famous places in El Reno to order a “normal” sized onion burger.
Kevin/Flickr
As the main dish in the Oklahoma state meal, Oklahomans love their chicken fried steak.
ArbuckleMountainFriedPiesBethany/Facebook
Our famous Oklahoma fried pies - fruit-filled turnovers - started in the hills of the Arbuckle Mountains in the late 1800s.
McBeth/Flickr
Also part of our state meal, fried okra is an Oklahoma classic. Bring on the cornmeal-flour and buttermilk!
Wally Gobetz/Flickr
Also known as Rocky Mountain Oysters in other regions, calf fries are a dish made of bull, pig or sheep testicles. This Oklahoma delicacy is most often served as an appetizer with a cocktail sauce dip.
Adam Kuban/Flickr
In 1953, the prototype of the first Sonic Drive-In opened in Shawnee, Okla. The name Top Hat was changed to Sonic in 1959. The tater tots and cherry limeades are favorites on the menu.
Jimmy Smith/Flickr
Fried catfish has always been an integral part of Oklahoma cuisine. Staple side dishes include hush puppies and coleslaw.
japes18/Flickr
Oklahoma is a major cattle ranching state, and you can’t get meat any fresher than the steakhouses surrounding the stockyards outside Oklahoma City.
Paul Cooper/Flickr
Yum!….enough said.
Ray Sawhill/Flickr
With its Native American origin, it’s no wonder grits are a breakfast staple for Oklahomans.
Ernesto Andrade/Flickr
Another iconic food of the official state meal is classic cornbread. With a little honey and butter, cornbread can make anybody smile.
Oklahoma food isn’t the only thing the Sooner State is known for. It’s also linked to some pretty important inventions, and to prove it, here are some of the most famous things invented in Oklahoma.
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Living In Oklahoma October 03, 2022 Daniella DiRienzo What are the best things about living in Oklahoma? Oklahoma food is just one of the many amazing things about living in Oklahoma. Residents of the Sooner State are afforded many perks, including a low cost of housing. Those dreaming of purchasing a home will likely be successful in Oklahoma, which boasts some of the most affordable housing in the nation. In fact, the median home price is nearly 50 percent less in Oklahoma when compared to the rest of the nation. A strong economy, mid-sized cities, and low unemployment rates are also among the benefits that come along with living in Oklahoma. What are the worst things about living in Oklahoma? Even though the good far outweighs the bad, there are a few cons that come along with living in Oklahoma. One of the worst things about living in Oklahoma is, of course, extreme weather. First off, there is the summer season, which can be brutally hot in Oklahoma, as temperatures often soar into the 90s and, sometimes, over 100 degrees. Immense summer heat isn’t the only seasonal side effect residents must face. There are also tornadoes, which are fairly common in Oklahoma, as it is located in Tornado Alley. Typically, the state experiences nearly 100 tornadoes a year, with April and May being the most active months. Aside from high temps in the summer and an extremely active tornado season, residents of Oklahoma must deal with lots of rainfall in the spring, which can (and has) resulted in flooding.
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Living In Oklahoma
October 03, 2022
Daniella DiRienzo
What are the best things about living in Oklahoma? Oklahoma food is just one of the many amazing things about living in Oklahoma. Residents of the Sooner State are afforded many perks, including a low cost of housing. Those dreaming of purchasing a home will likely be successful in Oklahoma, which boasts some of the most affordable housing in the nation. In fact, the median home price is nearly 50 percent less in Oklahoma when compared to the rest of the nation. A strong economy, mid-sized cities, and low unemployment rates are also among the benefits that come along with living in Oklahoma. What are the worst things about living in Oklahoma? Even though the good far outweighs the bad, there are a few cons that come along with living in Oklahoma. One of the worst things about living in Oklahoma is, of course, extreme weather. First off, there is the summer season, which can be brutally hot in Oklahoma, as temperatures often soar into the 90s and, sometimes, over 100 degrees. Immense summer heat isn’t the only seasonal side effect residents must face. There are also tornadoes, which are fairly common in Oklahoma, as it is located in Tornado Alley. Typically, the state experiences nearly 100 tornadoes a year, with April and May being the most active months. Aside from high temps in the summer and an extremely active tornado season, residents of Oklahoma must deal with lots of rainfall in the spring, which can (and has) resulted in flooding.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Oklahoma food is just one of the many amazing things about living in Oklahoma. Residents of the Sooner State are afforded many perks, including a low cost of housing. Those dreaming of purchasing a home will likely be successful in Oklahoma, which boasts some of the most affordable housing in the nation. In fact, the median home price is nearly 50 percent less in Oklahoma when compared to the rest of the nation. A strong economy, mid-sized cities, and low unemployment rates are also among the benefits that come along with living in Oklahoma.
What are the worst things about living in Oklahoma?
Even though the good far outweighs the bad, there are a few cons that come along with living in Oklahoma. One of the worst things about living in Oklahoma is, of course, extreme weather. First off, there is the summer season, which can be brutally hot in Oklahoma, as temperatures often soar into the 90s and, sometimes, over 100 degrees. Immense summer heat isn’t the only seasonal side effect residents must face. There are also tornadoes, which are fairly common in Oklahoma, as it is located in Tornado Alley. Typically, the state experiences nearly 100 tornadoes a year, with April and May being the most active months. Aside from high temps in the summer and an extremely active tornado season, residents of Oklahoma must deal with lots of rainfall in the spring, which can (and has) resulted in flooding.
