Scrapple

Scrapple is a combination of mushed pork, cornmeal, and other spices that are molded into loaves. It is commonly used as a breakfast item, but is also used in a variety of other recipes.

Fast Facts

1. Is considered a Pennsylvania Dutch country tradition
2. First recipes were created by Germans who settled in Pennsylvania
3. Also known as "pon haus", a German term for "the dish"
4. Benjamin Franklin enjoyed eating scrapple
5. First pork food invented in America.

Preparing Scrapple

Scrapple usually consists of leftover parts from a hog such as the head, heart, and liver. When cooking, scrapple is cut into slices, then fried in a pan until it browns and forms a crust on it. It can also be deep fried or pan fried in butter. Scrapple is usually served for breakfast and can be topped with syrup or ketchup. It is also a common accompaniment to eggs. Some regions like New England mix scrapple in with scrambled eggs.

Scrapple Ingredients

• 1 pork heart
• 1 pound meaty pork ribs or bones
• 2 pounds pork liver
• 4 cups roasted cornmeal
• 2 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

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