Also known as a Wilbur, and sometimes described as a "culinary car crash", slinger is a St. Louis specialty that is known as a great hangover cure. Traditionally served for breakfast or lunch, it typically consists of fried eggs, two hamburger patties, fried potatoes or hash browns, heaps of chili, and a garnish of grated cheese and chopped onions.
It is usually served with hot sauce on the side. There are numerous varieties of this dish, so slingers can be served with tamales, veggie burgers, white gravy, toasted bread, or grilled onions.
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Goetta is a sausage-like patty that is synonymous with Cincinnati, although its roots are steeped in German heritage, due to the influx of German-born immigrants in the 19th century. The sausage is commonly eaten for breakfast, and consists of pork, beef, onions, spices, and unprocessed oats.
Traditionally, it is sliced and fried until golden brown, then served with eggs and ketchup on the side. What was once a humble breakfast is today a hip and glamorous dish that is sometimes even used as a hamburger topping. As further proof of goetta's popularity, there is an annual celebration held since 2004 in the Greater Cincinnati area, called Goettafest, focusing on goetta, music, dancing, and other forms of public entertainment.
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Midwestern orange rolls are a cherished pastry from the American Midwest, often enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. These rolls are similar to cinnamon rolls but feature a distinct orange flavor. The dough is soft and sweet, made with ingredients like flour, sugar, yeast, milk, eggs, and butter.
Instead of a cinnamon filling, the rolls contain a mixture of sugar, butter, and orange zest, providing a fresh, citrusy taste. The dough is rolled out, spread with the orange filling, rolled up, and sliced into individual rolls. After baking, they are typically topped with an orange-flavored glaze made from powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest, enhancing their bright flavor.
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