Built on a mishmash of homegrown recipes and culinary influences from all over the world, American cuisine has endless regional specialties. And, while every state has its famous dishes, there are some foods that you need to have grown up with to truly understand. From Alaskan ice cream made with reindeer fat to a Southwestern 'pie' thrown together inside a packet of Fritos, these are the most unusual delicacies you'll find across the USA.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the strangest foods in every state. How many have you tried – or even heard of?