Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6
A true taste of Pennsylvania Dutch ingenuity, Scrapple is a crispy, savory dish made from slow-cooked pork scraps, cornmeal, and spices, then pan-fried to golden perfection. 🏡✨ Developed by early German settlers in the 1700s, this dish ensured nothing went to waste, transforming humble ingredients into a deliciously crispy, meaty breakfast staple! 🍽️🔥
Ingredients For Scrapple
🔥 For the Scrapple Loaf:
☑ 1 lb pork scraps (or substitute pork shoulder or sausage) 🐖
☑ 4 cups water 💧
☑ 1 cup cornmeal 🌽
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌶
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 dried sage 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 thyme or marjoram 🍃
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 garlic powder 🧄
🔥 For Cooking & Serving:
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 butter or lard 🧈
☑ Fried eggs, toast, or apple butter for serving 🍳🍏
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Scrapple
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Pork Broth
1️⃣ In a pot, cover pork scraps with water and bring to a boil.
2️⃣ Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours until the meat is tender.
3️⃣ Strain and reserve the broth; finely chop or shred the meat.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Scrapple Mixture
1️⃣ Return 3 cups of the broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.
2️⃣ Gradually whisk in cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
3️⃣ Add chopped meat, salt, pepper, and herbs.
4️⃣ Cook over low heat, stirring, until thick (about 15-20 minutes).
🔥 Step 3: Mold & Chill
1️⃣ Transfer the mixture to a greased loaf pan and press down evenly.
2️⃣ Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
🔥 Step 4: Slice & Fry
1️⃣ Slice the chilled scrapple into ½-inch thick pieces.
2️⃣ Heat butter or lard in a skillet and fry each slice until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
🔥 Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Serve hot with eggs, toast, or apple butter for a traditional breakfast! 🍳✨
🏡 Scrapple: The Ultimate No-Waste Comfort Food! 🥓🔥
From humble farm kitchens to modern diners, Scrapple remains a beloved, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside dish. Whether you’re revisiting history or just craving something hearty, this savory breakfast classic is a must-try!
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