Iowa State Fair Announces New Food Options, Includes ‘Ultimate Bacon Explosion’

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa State Fair has announced new food items for this summer’s contest.

Three finalists have been chosen for the New Food Contest, and fairgoers will be able to vote on them.

Corn in a Cup is one of the finalists. Sweet corn is cut off the cob and then mixed with pork chorizo, butter, chayote cheese, lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise and “Magic Dust.”

The second finalist is the Toasted Coconut Caramel Cluster, a combination of toasted coconut, caramel fudge and pretzel bits that’s frozen on a stick and dipped in chocolate.

The third finalist is the Ultimate Bacon Explosion, which features brisket infused with a light jalapeno cheese, blended with seasonings, and then wrapped in bacon. It is smoked and then sauced in a sweet chili barbecue sauce.