Montana’s Best Dishes: 8 Treasure State Foods You Need To Try

If you're a foodie, you know that Montana has all kinds of places that are worthy of your business. From greasy spoons to fine dining, you're in luck if you're either a resident of Montana or just visiting Big Sky Country.

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Of course, Montana is known for its wildlife, which means we love elk, bison, venison, and other wild game. Whether you're smoking it on the grill or frying it in a pan, you cannot go wrong with some good ole Montana protein.

Montana is known for a few different culinary creations, one of the most famous is the pork chop Sandwich. I mean, who doesn't love that? Made famous in Butte, the pork chop sandwich is beloved across Montana, but it's certainly not the only "Montana" food that locals and visitors enjoy.

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So, what are some of the best Montana foods out there? From traditional to non-traditional foods, Montana has something for everyone.

You can't think about Montana and not think of huckleberries. Huckleberries are such a big part of Montana food culture. From pies to jams to other creative culinary dishes, not only are they popular with locals, but it seems that the tourists love them as well.

While I'm all about being on the huckleberry train, I'm a bigger fan of Flathead Cherries. Flathead Cherries are big business in Montana, with folks selling them around Flathead Lake, along with mobile fruit stands across the state.

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Of course, fruit and pork chop sandwiches aren't all that Montana has to offer. Check out the 8 Montana foods that you must try below.