The 20 best American dishes from meal with African roots to the iconic hamburger [Video]

CNN Travel’s 20 selections for the greatest American food dishes have been revealed, and while all of them are undoubtedly delicious, we can’t help but question the Americanness of such picks.

Though we need food to sustain us, the topic is a highly divisive one that goes far beyond mere sustenance. We witness this firsthand in the ongoing battle between the UK and the US, with the latest brawl being over chicken sandwiches.

This week, CNN Travel released their 20 greatest American dishes, only some of them use that country of origin very loosely.

We might be passed the time of removing stains from your BBQ and marinating a joint of meat, but there is no denying the love the American people have for their barbecues.

Obviously, the most famous BBQ States are the Carolinas, Texas, and Memphis, but the American trend is hot across the world.

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