Something about driving down a backroad makes us awful peckish.
To Southerners, cars are something of a second home.
These are the most popular snacks to buy at a Southern gas station.
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Plus, the handheld delicacy comes in a plastic pouch for peak convenience.
Pork Rinds
Nothing screams Southern like deep-fried pig skin.
These salty, crunchy, melt-in-your mouth morsels are ubiquitous in gas stations in the region.
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Boiled Peanuts
If a gas station is making these in house, consider yourself lucky.
Well, we may need to pull over to properly enjoy.
Flavors range from strawberry and vanilla to caramel and even the occasionalCoca Cola Chocolate.
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Bonus points if you get a classic cherry and coke swirl.
Pickled Eggs
Dont knock it until you try it.
Weve got a soft spot for the sweet-tangy bite of apickled egg.
And no, were not freaked out by theirbright pink hue.
Theworld-famous confectionstarts with a fluffy nougat center thats then coated in homemade caramel and rolled in pecan bits.
Its as decadent and delicious as it sounds.
