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10 American Foods That the Rest of the World Can’t Stomach

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1. Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwiches
The iconic peanut butter and jam sandwich has been dubbed America’s favorite sandwich time and time again. It delivers a unique texture smooshed between two pieces of soft, doughy bread, making each bite a delight. Though all the ingredients have been around for a very long time, it wasn’t until 1901 that the first recipe for a PB&J sandwich appeared in The Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics and was written by Julia Davis Chandler.

As pre-sliced bread gained popularity, the peanut butter and jam sandwich became more popular as well. As time went on, commercial brands found a way to make peanut butter more creamy rather than sticky, and people loved the sandwiches even more. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, families indulged in PB&J sandwiches more and more because of how satisfying, inexpensive, and filling they were.

Finally, the iconic sandwich really took off during WWII when it was put on the U.S. Military Ration menus. Now, Americans all over adore the sandwich. Some like crunchy peanut butter with strawberry jam, others prefer smooth peanut butter and perhaps grape jam, but regardless of how you like it, one slice of bread has peanut butter, the other jam, and you smoosh them together to get an epically simple but tasty American food.

2. Deep-fried Twinkies
If you’re not already familiar with Twinkies, they are a cylinder-shaped sponge cake filled with sweet, luscious vanilla cream. Twinkies were originally invented by a baker named Jimmy Dewar in 1930.

The deep-fried Twinkie was first seen in Brooklyn in the early 2000s. Restaurant owner Christopher Sell started deep-frying everything, like pickles, bananas, Oreos, and Twinkies. Discovering that Deep Friends Twinkies were a hit, America fell in love with the treat, and it became more and more popular at fairs and carnivals.



3. Chitlins
Chitlins are a Southern American dish. It’s the root of many controversial opinions because what is now considered a delicacy was once scraps that were fed to slaves. Chitlins are pig intestines that are typically stewed, boiled, or fried. They left off an unmistakable aroma that can be smelled from neighborhoods away. Chitlins require specific cleaning and proper cooking, and many people can’t stomach what they are, how they smell, or their unique flavor.

4. Scrapple
Scrapple came to the Philadelphia area of America from German immigrants. It’s a crunchy but soft loaf-style meat that needs to be cooked and sliced to eat. It resembles fried spam. Scrapple is a mix of ground pork, spices, flour, and pork offal. It can be found in grocery stores, Amish markets, and butcher shops. It’s often enjoyed for breakfast, but people who enjoy scrapple enjoy it any time of the day as well.


5. Rocky Mountain Oysters
Rocky Mountain Oysters may seem a bit far-fetched if you aren’t familiar with them already, but hear us out. They are actually an American delicacy, with states holding festivals and celebrations about them. So what are they? Rocky Mountain oysters are also known by other names like prairie oysters, Montana tendergroins, calf fries, and cowboy caviar. What they actually are are animal testicles that were peeled, washed, rolled in flour and spices, and then fried. This American food is the root of many celebrations and is considered a fancier food.

6. Grits
Grits are an iconic American dish with roots in the southern American states. They came into being in the 16th century from the indigenous tribes of Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Grits can be served with many different dishes and are made with whole, dried white corn kernels. They are the official food of South Carolina. They’re versatile and can be enjoyed for any meal.


7. Fruit Cake
Fruit cake is a beloved American holiday dessert that many people are repulsed by. It’s made with a lot of dried fruit and tons of nuts, and it has a dense texture. The cake is extraordinarily sweet, with interesting textures. Fruit cake also has an intense preparation regime involving soaking the fruit for months, which gives off a potent odor.

8. Jell-O Salad
Jell-O Salad is a classic dish to bring to family gatherings and potlucks in the States. It combines fruit, vegetables, and even sometimes meat with the wiggly, jiggly gelatin treat Jell-O. Some people find it disgusting, but in America, it’s a staple.

9. Chicken and Waffles
Maybe you like chicken and enjoy waffles, but what about having them together? Chicken and waffles are an unlikely culinary pairing that is popular in the southern states, particularly. With its history dating as far back as the 1600s, chicken and waffles have been adored for hundreds of years. It combines sweet, crispy, and maple-y in a delectable dish.

10. Fried butter
Fried butter, a quintessential American fair food, stands as a great example of indulgence taken to the extreme—a culinary creation that elicits both fascination and bewilderment from those outside the United States. This artery-clogging delicacy involves encasing balls of butter in batter before deep-frying them to a golden crisp. The result is a decadent treat that defies both logic and dietary restraint. The idea of consuming butter in its purest, most unadulterated form—deep-fried, no less—may be difficult for many to comprehend, let alone stomach.

Final Thoughts
There you have it, friends! 10 American foods that the rest of the world can’t stomach. From the culinary curiosities of chicken and waffles to deep-fried Twinkies, chitlins, scrapple, grits, and the iconic and nostalgic sandwich, these foods are consumed quite regularly in the States, where other places might have a hard time embracing them. Some look odd, others smell strange, and some have foods that you wouldn’t have thought belonged together (Jell-O salad, we’re looking at you).

However, that’s one of the most beautiful parts of cuisine. It can be enjoyed in so many ways! So whether you’re into trying new foods or just want to know what American foods the rest of the world can’t handle, these dishes are exactly what you never knew you needed.


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