If you ever walk into a Wisconsin bar and notice a crock-pot, that means you're at a good place.

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Crock-Pots Are A Traditional Way To Cook Meals In The Midwest

When I come home from work and a crock-pot is out on the kitchen counter, I immediately get excited. That means I'll be eating chili soon. Crock-pot cooking is so delicious. I really wish I did it more. The fall is the perfect time of year to fire it up.

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Top Crock-Pot Cooking State

Imagine if there was a crock-pot cooking contest between states. I think the immediate favorite in Vegas would be Wisconsin. The residents know their way around a slow-cooker. I believe Illinois would be at least in the top ten in America.

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Wisconsin Bars Are Top Ranked In The U.S. Too

If you enjoy bar hopping, then I suggest heading across the Cheddar Curtain to Wisconsin. They've got it going on. Their small town taverns are the best. The bars north of the border will have cheap drinks, good food, and a laid-back atmosphere. A perfect place to hang out and drink

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What To Think When You See A Crock-Pot In A Wisconsin Bar

When you walk into a small town bar in Wisconsin, you might discover something that might surprise you. That is a crock-pot which is a good thing. In some cases, there could be more than one. The funny part, most of the time it isn't the bar that is cooking up a tasty dish. It's the customers. That's been a tradition for many years in the state. If there's a big game, then you better bring your appetite.

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According to onmilwaukee.com, 

The crock-pot has been the cornerstone of bar gatherings around televised sporting events for decades.

 

Everyone in the bar is invited to take a scoop from the crock-pot.

 

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Outrageous Burgers & Bloody Marys at This Wisconsin Pub and Grill

If a tasty burger and a giant Bloody Mary sound like a perfect meal, this popular Wisconsin pub and grill is a bit of Heaven on Earth. You better bring friends!

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These aren't just delicious foods, these are the foods that scream the great state of Wisconsin. Bring your appetite.

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