Ep 2. Pennsylvania

In this episode of Bizarre Foods, host Andrew Zimmern travels to the Keystone State, Pennsylvania, to discover some of the unique and unconventional foods that can be found there. Zimmern begins his journey in the city of Philadelphia, where he samples a local favorite: the Philly Cheesesteak. He then heads to a local market to try some scrapple, a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast meat made of pork scraps and cornmeal.

Next, Zimmern travels to Lancaster County, known for its Amish community and agriculture-based economy. Here, he learns about the art of sausage-making from a local butcher and tries some scrapple made from ground beef. He also samples some traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dishes, including chow chow, a spicy vegetable relish, and shoofly pie, a sweet molasses-filled dessert.

Zimmern then heads to the city of Pittsburgh, where he explores the city's diverse ethnic neighborhoods and their culinary offerings. He tries kielbasa and pierogies, traditional Polish dishes popular in the city's Polish Hill neighborhood. He also visits an Italian market to try some Capicola, a spiced Italian ham, and samples some Lebanese-style roasted lamb.

Finally, Zimmern travels to the central part of the state to try some of Pennsylvania's wild game. He goes hunting for wild turkey and then visits a local game farm where he tries elk, venison, and wild boar. He also attends a local game dinner, where he samples various wild game dishes, including bear meatballs and squirrel stew.

Throughout his journey, Zimmern meets with local chefs, farmers, and food enthusiasts to learn about the history and culture behind the foods he tries. He also experiences the close connection between Pennsylvania's rural communities and the food they produce, from farm-fresh vegetables to wild game hunted in the nearby forests.

Overall, this episode of Bizarre Foods takes viewers on a culinary tour of Pennsylvania, showcasing the state's diverse and unconventional foods and the people behind them. From the city to the countryside, Zimmern discovers a wealth of unique flavors and traditions that are sure to surprise and delight viewers.