Chislic Was Invented Here In South Dakota, And You Can Grab One From Mad Mary’s Steakhouse In Pierre

When most of us think of iconic foods from South Dakota, our minds immediately go to chislic. But what is chislic? This tried-and-true SoDak delicacy has a long and fascinating history that dates all the way back to our German-Russian ancestors, who brought the concept to the States when they first immigrated generations ago. Let's learn more about the chislic meaning in South Dakota:

Introduced in the 1870s by German-Russian immigrant John Hoellwarth, chislic is commonly made with skewered beef, lamb, venison, or buffalo and is served with a side of salt and saltine crackers.

What is chislic? Find out more about South Dakota's state dish in this video from Bills's Adventures:

While the German Russians initially prepared this meal on the grill, they found themselves without access to trees when they arrived on the prairie, which is when the preparation method was switched to oil or lard.

(Okay, so maybe chislic wasn't *technically* invented in South Dakota, but it is said to be the first place in America to both have and perfect it!)

Is your mouth watering from all of this talk about chislic? Then it is time to head to Pierre and Mad Mary's Steakhouse & Saloon.

As the name suggests, Mad Mary's boasts a delicious assortment of steakhouse classics and drinks, and - you guessed it! - mouthwatering chislic.

Tasty beef tips deep-fried and served with a tantalizing curry dip? Say no more!

To learn about Mad Mary's, its menu, and its hours of operation, please visit the Mad Mary's Steakhouse website.

Check out Mad Mary's Steakhouse and an interview with the owner Randy Tiedeman in this video from placeandplate:

Did you ever imagine the chislic origin in the United States happened right here in South Dakota? Are you hungry for even more? If so, you will want to check out the chislic festival in South Dakota, which is one of our favorite festivals in South Dakota.

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