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Neither bland nor forgettable, Midwestern food is, in fact, quite inventive. Heartland Heartburn celebrates these quirky delicacies, including encased meats such as goetta and judka; Smoky Spam Cheeseball and other holiday delights; jerkies galore; corndogs, ProntoPups, and other foods-on-a-stick; surprising choices from the deep fryer; random body parts like snoots and souse; and burgoo, which begs the question, Is it wild game or just a small rodent? Recipes, restaurant listings, and a buyer’s guide help adventurous eaters everywhere enjoy these regional favorites.
