Football fans all across the world will be tuning in this Sunday to see the San Francisco 49ers battle the Kansas City Chiefs for the Super Bowl title. Whether you’re cheering on your team or just in it for the good food, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite dishes from these two cities that also happen to be iconic food destinations. While KC champions their smokey barbecue, San Fran boasts some incredibly fresh seafood. So, no matter who wins, we can all get excited about these delicious recipes.
Kansas City
Brisket Burnt Ends
Brisket burnt ends are a prized food to the folks in Kansas City. We’re used to our brisket sliced, but our friends up North cube theirs into bite-sized morsels and slather it in a thick, sweet-and-tangy barbecue sauce. This recipe from Hy-Vee, adds a generous layer of dark brown sugar for some added sweetness.
Jack Stack Baked Beans
If you’re going to eat barbecue, you’re going to want a side of baked beans to go alongside. Jack Stack, an iconic Kansas City barbecue spot, has some of the best. Their secret? It’s laced with a cup of finely chopped brisket. Now they can’t give away all of their secrets, but this is as close as you can get without crossing state lines.
Steak Soup
If you’ve spent any time in Kansas City, you’ve likely made it to the Plaza or possibly Plaza III where this recipe came from. This simple soup is beyond easy to make and perfect if you’re hosting a big, hungry crowd. Packed full of veggies and ground beef, this filling soup is perfect for any meal, any time of year.
Tampa Bay
Cuban Sandwich
As the birthplace of the Cubano, you can find sub shops serving up this iconic sandwich on almost every street! But, beware, only a few make the original. If you want your homemade version to be as authentic as possible, Tampa Bay Magazine shared this recipe with Cuban-style roast pork, genoa salami, ham and swiss cheese with mustard and dill pickle slices all pressed in between Cuban bread.
Deviled Crab Croquettes
If you’ve never heard of deviled crab croquettes think of it as a crab cake meatball that’s deep fried! As hot as the devil, where this dish got its name, it originated in the Cuban immigrant community because the blue crab was widely available and bread was cheap. This recipe from Columbia, Florida’s oldest restaurant—and shared by South Tampa Magazine, is the perfect poppable app to snack on while watching the big game!
Kumquat Margaritas
Kumquats have a rich and unique history in Florida! The majority of these little gold gems in the U.S. grow in the state and St. Joseph is known as the kumquat capital of the world — Historic Downtown Dade City has their own Annual Kumquat Festival just a town over. If you’ve never tried this tart little cirtus before, it tastes like a sour orange, but its peel is sweet (yes, you can eat the peel!). Perfect for marmalades, cakes and this frosty margarita from Eating Well that we’ll be drinking for the Super Bowl.
Hi Tanji
I enjoy your show every weekend.
Kansas City will be playing Tampa Bay on Sunday. The email states they are playing San Francisco.