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  • Oh, my goodness...State Fair food...

    This is just some of what they're offering up at the State Fair of Texas this year:

    http://bigtex.com/food/choiceawards/

    Some of it sounds SOOOOOO good...but...

    Caribbean Pineapple Korn-a-Copia
    Created by Stephen Alade


    Bringing a taste of Caribbean flare to the Fair, this dish stands out among the rest with its profile of fresh flavors. Marinated grilled chicken and shrimp are served over a bed of yellow Caribbean fried rice and topped with a tropical salsa and pineapple rum glaze. Served in a pineapple half shell, this Korn-a-Copia will have you ready for a day at the beach… or a day the Fair!

    Deep Fried Bacon Burger Dog Slider on a Stick
    Created by Brent & Juan Reaves


    Meat lovers are in for a treat with this tantalizing triple threat. A miniature, handmade seasoned ground beef patty is stuffed with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and an all-beef hot dog on a Hawaiian roll. It is then placed on a skewer topped with a pickle, dipped in a tempura batter and deep fried to perfection. Every Bacon Burger Dog is served on a bed of shoe string fries with ranch dipping sauce.

    Deep Fried Pulled Pork “FUNYUN®” Dings
    Created by Chris Howard


    Putting a tasty spin on a pantry staple, the unique combination of flavors in this deep fried dish create the perfect balance of sweet and savory. A “FUNYUN,” the traditional crunchy snack, is stuffed with pulled pork, pepper jack cheese, pineapple slices and bacon. It is then dipped in a flavorful batter and deep fried. Each order is served with a multilayered sweet BBQ sauce.

    Fernie’s Down Home Chicken Pot Pie Pocket with Mac ‘n Cheese Dip
    Created by Christi Erpillo


    Two classic American comfort foods, one mouth-watering meal! This ultimate taste extravaganza starts with a savory cream sauce chock-full of shredded roasted chicken breast, tender diced white potatoes, sweet carrots, peas, corn and a special blend of herbs and spices. This hearty filling is ladled into fresh, flaky pastry dough and then gently folded “hot pocket” style. Each bite of the deep fried, golden brown, buttery crust is bursting with a savory sauce of chicken and veggies. Pure down-home goodness! Served with a side of mac ‘n cheese-inspired dip, this unique sharp cheddar sauce creates a tantalizing flavor combination.

    Fried Jell-O®
    Created by Ruth Hauntz


    For the first time in Big Tex Choice Awards history, America’s favorite childhood dessert is given a State Fair of Texas twist! A classic cherry-flavored Jell-O in a panko-crusted breading, flash-fried to perfection, and then dusted with powdered sugar. Prepared with a tasty topping of whipped cream and a cherry garnish, this dish has the perfect amount of crunch to compliment the jiggle.

    Injectable Great Balls of BBQ
    Created by Glen Kusak


    Smoke-crusted BBQ beef brisket is hand shredded with bock BBQ sauce and molded to form balls. The ball of beef is then breaded with seasoned bread crumbs and deep fried to a crispy perfection. Served on top of a bed of coleslaw, each order comes with its own pipette of bock BBQ sauce to be injected into the brisket balls. Guaranteed to be a perfectly succulent bite every time.

    Southern Fried Chicken & Dumplins
    Created by Clint Probst


    Putting a modern twist on a traditional Deep South favorite, this southern fried dish is a two-in-one hit! Juicy shredded chicken is mixed with bits of signature seasonings, dough and a touch of gravy. This decadent mixture is then rolled into balls, coated with bread crumbs and deep fried golden brown! Served with fried “biscuit bites” and a side of gravy, this dish is truly comfort food heaven!

    State Fair Cookie Fries
    Created by Isaac Rousso


    A unique play on America’s favorite savory side dish. The cookie fry may look like it needs ketchup, but don’t be fooled by the classic crinkle-cut appearance. Offered in traditional cookie flavors like chocolate chip or sprinkles, these sweet treats are served with your choice of the accompanying strawberry or milk chocolate sauce. Just consider it an undercover cookie in fry-form disguise.
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    Caribbean Pineapple Korn-a-Copia
    Created by Stephen Alade
    That one looks at least somewhat healthy, and it sure sounds delicious.

    The others...I can feel my arteries hardening just reading the descriptions!
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    • #3
      Fried Jello? HOW?
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      • #4
        Quoth Seanette View Post
        Fried Jello? HOW?
        Like Fried Ice Cream, the breading is enough insulation for the moment of poof!

        Ever had Baked Alaska?
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        • #5
          ...How the hell do you stuff a Funyun? They're rings! o_O
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          • #6
            Quoth EricKei View Post
            ...How the hell do you stuff a Funyun? They're rings! o_O
            Great question. I wish I knew.
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            • #7
              I don't even know what a Funyun IS.

              The first one sounds delicious. The others... sound delicious in a bad, bad way. Except the jello. That sounds awful.

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              • #8
                Quoth Aria View Post
                I don't even know what a Funyun IS.

                The first one sounds delicious. The others... sound delicious in a bad, bad way. Except the jello. That sounds awful.
                These are Funyuns...

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                • #9
                  Some of these sound good, and some of them just sound gross. I'll admit the cookie fries intrigue me, though. Those could be good. As to the Funyons, Idk how you'd stuff them, either!
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                  • #10
                    Well, Funyuns are made from onion-scented-flavored cornmeal...
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                    • #11
                      The chicken pot pie pocket sounds pretty good to me, but the "mac-n-cheese sauce" can be safely skipped, I bet. The Korn-a-copia sounds delicious, and I might be willing to give the fried Jello a try. The cookie fries are just cookies in a different shape. No big deal there.

                      The others? Not a chance in hell.
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