• Chislic is a dish of cubed, deep-fried or grilled meat (traditionally lamb or mutton, but now often beef or venison) served with saltine crackers and garlic salt.
  • It was brought to South Dakota by German-Russian immigrants in the 19th century.
  • Popular in bars and local gatherings, chislic is a beloved snack that reflects the state’s ranching traditions and its immigrant heritage.
  • South Dakota even declared chislic its official state "nosh" in 2018.

What is chislic? The origin of a South Dakota food favorite

 





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