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7) Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

A speciality at many Indiana diners and cafes, the pork tenderloin is bread and fried, sometimes served with a special dressing or with pickles.

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8) John Marzetti

What started as an Columbus, Ohio dish named after the brother-in-law of restauranteur Teresa Marzetti is now found all over this Midwest, but rarely outside of it. A mix of tomato sauce, cheese, and macaroni noodles, the dish is frequently made with ground beef or sausage.

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