South Dakota legislature names chislic official state snack in 2018
The South Dakota legislature officially designated chislic as the state's nosh in 2018 after decades of local popularity.
Origins trace to Crimea
Germans from Russia arrived in the Dakota Territory during the 1870s. They brought food traditions from their former homes around the Black Sea. This migration introduced the meat skewer to the region.
Local adoption spreads widely
Residents in Freeman now serve the dish in bars, restaurants, and homes. Town archivist Marnette Hofer noted that people outside the area often did not know about it until recently. The food has become a ubiquitous light bite across this southeastern pocket of the state.
State government recognizes the dish
The state legislature voted to make chislic the official state nosh in 2018. This decision formalized a culinary tradition that locals have eaten for generations. The dish typically consists of deep-fried lamb and mutton sticks served with garlic salt.
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