CHRISTMAS DINNER: Pennsylvania’s Pork & Sauerkraut Ranked America’s 44th Favorite Iconic Christmas Food. A poll by Christmas.co.uk surveyed 3,485 Americans, and found that overall, the most iconic Christmas food was pumpkin pie.

Granite Staters are huge traditionalists, so it’s no surprise that the iconic pumpkin pie is the firm favorite in New Hampshire. This sweet and seasonal treat has graced Christmas dinner tables for decades and whilst the recipe is simple, the dish is always a crowd pleaser.

Alabama’s Crescent recipes reigned second-most superior Christmas food across America. Golden brown and baked to a warm, crispy finish with visibly flaky layers, crescent dough can be transformed into a variety of dishes over the festive season.

From classic homemade, buttery crescent rolls with sweet or savory fillings; to crescent fruit cobbler made with the Yellowhammer State’s national treasures: blackberries, there’s certainly no shortage of culinary delights in Alabamians’ kitchens over the holidays!

In third place, Utah’s green bean casserole emerged in bronze position. For Utahns, the green bean casserole is the perfect hearty accompaniment to any Christmas dinner.

On the opposite end of the scale, Pennsylvania’s Pork & Sauerkraut came in 44th position, making it among the least favorite Christmas foods in America. Even though it ranked lower down in terms of popularity, it’s still a delicious addition to the holiday table.

The German traditional combination of pork and sauerkraut arrived with the Pennsylvania Dutch, as they settled in the central and south central parts of the Keystone State.

As butchering would take place before Christmas, the pork would be served as part of the Christmas and New Year meals. And as cabbage is harvested during fall, locals would pickle and serve alongside those same festive meals.

In final position, it appears Minnesota’s lutefisk is only a local favorite, and far from the nation’s most popular!