These food combinations may seem strange to others at first, but once you give them a try you'll see why Arkansas is hooked on these flavors. The spicy, sweet and savory are combined in these concoctions, and residents of the Natural State love it. Open your mind and your mouth, taste these unique combinations and find out for yourself what's the best of this unique list:

7. Brains, eggs, and grits

Pork brains and scrambled eggs are considered a delicacy in Arkansas. Combine it with grits and you're bound to go hog wild at breakfast time. Extra points goes to those who would reach for the tobasco sauce and use it well with this meal.

6. Jalapeno lemonade

This unusual beverage was on the must-try menu at the Arkansas State Fair last October. It'd be nice to see it make a comeback at the Hope Watermelon Festival with a dash of sweet flavor and lively color enhancing the drink.

5. Fried pickles and mozzarella sticks with ranch

It's no secret that Arkansas loves to fry. The fun is in knowing what's being battered in goodness. Pickles and mozzarella cheese don't sound too appealing together in their normal form, but deep fry the two and add some ranch dressing (or marinara sauce). There are possibilities there.

4. Cornbread dressing with jalapenos

The combination of sweet cornbread and spicy jalapenos is too much to resist for Arkansans. The best of old-style Southern cooking and Tex-Mex flavor are combined in this favorite dish among Natural State residents.

3. Pulled pork nachos with jalapenos

The flavor of jalapenos dominates this list. This photo of delicious looking barbecue nachos looks fine to someone unused to a little fire in their food, but jalapenos complete the order. Arkansas likes the sweet and spicy all together.

2. Fried fruit, veggies, and snacks

If you can deep fry it, Arkansas will try it. Whether it's candy bars, Twinkies, pastries, cookies, peaches, or avocados, Arkansas will enjoy it battered and fried to a golden perfection.

1. Bacon and chocolate

Arkansas is proud of its love for pork. Bacon will always be king. Combine the taste of fried pork strips with the wonder of milk chocolate and you're in for a treat. Chocolate bacon is definitely a 'thing' in Arkansas!

Arkansans continue to push the envelope of flavor and discover new and offbeat food combinations on a regular basis. Next time you try a fried peanut butter and bacon sandwich, remember the Natural State and how much we would have wanted a bite. If you tried maple bacon ice cream, remember Arkansas and how much better it would have tasted tempura-style, right out of the deep fryer...with jalapenos on top!