Big Tex (Food) Finalists/Texas State Fair food

[Drillbit Taylor]

Its State fair time, and the Texas State Fair is renowned for its new food innovations just as much as it is known for the Texas vs OU football game. While the winner of the Big Tex award will not be chosen for a while, we at least now know the finalists. Here are some of the stand outs the rest can be found here

Deep-fried breakfast for dinner: “This is a 10″ flour tortilla stuffed with eight favorite breakfast items — scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, bacon, potatoes, ham, onion, cheddar cheese and gooey cinnamon roll bits — that are deep fried until golden brown and served with a creamy country gravy, salsa and a pico-queso dip.”

Fried Sweet Texas: “Traveling across Texas to try the best and most popular desserts gave inspiration for this fried treat. Fried Sweet Texas starts with fresh pie dough filled with crunchy pecan pie, juicy peach cobbler and creamy buttermilk pie. It is then deep fried until the crust is golden brown and flaky, and then served up with a side of Texas’ own Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream. A real tribute to Texans and their amazing sweet treats!”

Original State Fair Brew – Funnel Cake Ale: “A light and delicious ale brewed to be reminiscent of one of the telltale flavors of the State Fair – FUNNEL CAKE! This refreshing English style summer ale has been brewed to be ready and crisp, with just the right amount of toastiness and sweetness, finishing with delicate notes of natural vanilla; all great flavors you find in a perfectly executed funnel cake. For those whose taste buds call for a sweeter finish, take advantage of the option to have the rim of your cup coated with powdered sugar.

[Mayonnaise]

Damn, I haven't been to the Fair in years but may have to change that for the Deep Fried Breakfast for Dinner, Loaded Baked Potato and Sweet Texas.

[Drillbit Taylor]

The Winners are

Best Tasting

Baby gulf shrimp, diced red potatoes, onion, lemon, and seasoning are formed around a cocktail shrimp, dusted and fried with the tail sticking out for a handle. Served with a remoulade sauce, the Fried Gulf Shrimp Boil is a unique take on a classic meal, with just the right amount of kick!

Most Creative

English style summer ale has been brewed to be crisp, with just the right amount of toastiness and sweetness, finishing with delicate notes of natural vanilla; all great flavors you find in a perfectly executed funnel cake. For those whose taste buds call for a sweeter finish, take advantage of the option to have the rim of your cup coated with powdered sugar.

Texas State Fair also has some new food that was not Big Tex Competition

Texas Fried Chicken in a Waffle Cone – This tasty treat starts with a large crispy waffle cone layered with Texas Fried Chicken and Sausage Gravy until its piled high and when you get to the bottom of the cone you have a sweet surprise. You get a meal and desert all in one. Enjoy!

Biscuit Fries with Chocolate Gravy – Strips of buttermilk biscuit dough fried to golden brown, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and served with a bowl of warm, delicious milk chocolate gravy.

You can see the rest here

Hot Soul Cake – A Southern Soul delicacy that’s sure to melt in your mouth and soothe your soul. A deep fried savory chicken bite that has been sprinkled with TT’s Fairy Dust (a savory seasoning) and stuffed along with cream cheese into the soul of a rich cream cheese and vanilla infused cupcake. The cupcake is dipped in a slightly flavored waffle batter and deep fried until golden brown. To top it off, the cupcake is then sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze.

[Push R Truth]

Where's the damn food on a stick!?!?!?



BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Deleted]

That fried chicken ice cream cone thing looks awesome.

[Deleted]

I know it's unlikely, but I hoped they had a "healthy but great tasting" competition for people who don't want to get a massive coronary.

Oh, who am I kidding? It's Texas.

[Sparkybob]

Sept 17, 2014 10:44:05 GMT -5 @jdogindy said:

I know it's unlikely, but I hoped they had a "healthy but great tasting" competition for people who don't want to get a massive coronary.

Oh, who am I kidding? It's Texas.

I'm pretty sure this is the healthy portion of the food.

[Drillbit Taylor]

Sept 17, 2014 8:23:25 GMT -5 Push R Truth said:

Where's the damn food on a stick!?!?!?



BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Deep Fried Milk and Cookies on a Stick – Whole milk, half & half and heavy cream are blended with sugar, cookies and slow cooked to make a creamy custard that is chilled for 6+ hours. The finished milky/creamy product is then sliced in thin sections, dipped in an egg wash and rolled in Japanese Bread Crumbs. It is then deep fried and served hot with a sprinkling of powered sugar and choice of chocolate or strawberry sauce.

[Father Dougal McGuire]

I want to try those pork rind nachos some day.

[Mozenrath]

Just because there ARE a lot of people who are just that ignorant, I will point out that this is no more "typical" Texas fare than anyone having creme brulee with every meal or a croquembouche.

The shrimp sounds pretty good, just, as one would expect, filling.