Rocky Mountain oysters
Also known as Cowboy Caviar or Prairie Oysters, this dish is made from the testicles of bulls that were castrated before reaching maturity.
Palisade peaches
These juicy and sweet peaches are a summer treat in Colorado, and can be eaten fresh or used in desserts like pies, ice cream, and cobblers.
Bison, elk or deer burgers
Colorado is home to many big-game animals, and bison is a popular meat for burgers, steaks, sausages, and jerky.
Colorado lamb
Colorado is a major producer of free-range lamb and sheep, which are raised on hillsides and eat grasses, berries, and wild carrots. The meat is known for its mild taste.
Denver omelet
This dish is thought to have originated as a sandwich served on bread, but a breadless version was eventually developed.
Mountain pizza
Also known as Colorado-style pizza or Colorado mountain pie, this pizza has a thick, braided crust that’s brushed with honey. After eating the pizza, diners are given honey to use on the crust for dessert.
Pueblo green chiles
The Hatch Green Chili, grown in the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, and its slightly hotter counterpart, the Pueblo Green Chili, grown in Pueblo, Colorado,
The Pueblo Slopper
Take that delicious green chile stew and drown a cheeseburger in it. Voila, you have the Slopper. Two places claim to be the original home of the Pueblo Slopper. That’s Gray’s Tavern and the Star Bar.
Trout
The streams and rivers of Colorado are filled with trout, so even this landlocked state can enjoy a rich bounty of fresh seafood.