Thanksgiving is almost here. This is the perfect Texas-style side to eat with your turkey

Thanksgiving Day is nearly here, and with its arrival, almost everyone is anticipating going into a food coma and watching football.

The centerpiece of the holiday is the turkey, which is emblematic of a family feast.

While many families present various traditions for the fourth Thursday in November, select items on the table are Thanksgiving staples.

Of course, the turkey is the star of the show. But what about the sides?

The digital newsroom Stacker researched staple side dishes from all 50 states “that felt like home” to residents and highlighted a side from each state that everyone should try at least once.

What is the favorite Thanksgiving side dish in Texas?

You might be thinking of a traditional homemade turkey Thanksgiving dinner featuring mashed potatoes, stuffing, and corn as the sides would suffice.

But not in the Lone Star State.

Texans love caviar Texas-style.

Also called “cowboy caviar,” this dish consists of black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

The dish was created in the 1940s by chef Helen Corbitt, who later became culinary director for Neiman Marcus in Dallas.

“It’s an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink concoction that pairs well with your favorite tortilla chips,” Slacker describes the medley.