A Taste of South Dakota's Favorite Foods

Pheasant Sandwich South Dakota’s heritage is a combination of indigenous peoples and the settlers whocame to the region over the last few centuries. The state’s diverse food culture means a culinary smorgasbord awaits!Dig in withthis crash course in local specialties that will leave you hungrier than ever for a visit to South Dakota.CHISLICNamed the state's "official nosh" in 2018, no single dish is more strongly associated with South Dakota thanchislic. Those not from the area often mistake this beloved snack for shish kebab. Although the two are similar, the difference is in the details. While shish kebabs are a grilled assortment of meat and vegetables, the much simplerchislicconsists of half-inch cubes of meat – typically lamb, venison or beef – which are deep-fried or grilled and served up in a dish or on skewers.You haven’t truly experienced South Dakota until you’ve had a proper plate ofchislic. German/Russian immigrants are credited with bringing the dish to South Dakota in the...