Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 lb

pork

2 l

water

1 tsp

salt

2 cup

cornmeal

1.5 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

powdered sage

1 tsp

savory

Step 1
~5 min

Cook pork in water until meat is very tender and falls off the bone.

Step 2
~5 min

Separate lean meat from fat; discard the fat.

Step 3
~5 min

Refrigerate the cooking liquid.

Step 4
~5 min

Once cooled, remove and discard any solidified fat from the top of the liquid.

Step 5
~5 min

Measure out 3/4 of the cooking liquid and add salt.

Step 6
~5 min

Bring the salted liquid to a boil.

Step 7
~5 min

Slowly add cornmeal, stirring constantly in one direction to prevent lumps.

Step 8
~5 min

Reduce heat to low and continue stirring.

Step 9
~5 min

Add black pepper, powdered sage, and savory.

Step 10
~5 min

Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 11
~5 min

Stir in the cooked pork, which should be ground or finely chopped.

Step 12
~5 min

Thoroughly mix the meat into the cornmeal mixture.

Step 13
~5 min

Cook for about 5 minutes longer, stirring to ensure even consistency.

Step 14
~5 min

Grease a Pyrex loaf dish.

Step 15
~5 min

Pour the scrapple mixture into the greased dish.

Step 16
~5 min

Refrigerate overnight to allow the scrapple to set.

Step 17
~5 min

The next morning, slice the chilled scrapple.

Step 18
~5 min

Chill slices before serving.

Step 19
~5 min

Serve with butter and syrup.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier scrapple, pan-fry in butter until golden brown.

Adjust the amount of cornmeal to achieve desired consistency.

Ensure all bones are removed from pork before grinding.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with maple syrup.

Serve with apple butter.

Serve with fried eggs.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fried eggs
Toast
Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional breakfast dish in Pennsylvania Dutch communities.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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