Follow these steps for perfect results
pork
water
salt
cornmeal
black pepper
powdered sage
savory
Cook pork in water until meat is very tender and falls off the bone.
Separate lean meat from fat; discard the fat.
Refrigerate the cooking liquid.
Once cooled, remove and discard any solidified fat from the top of the liquid.
Measure out 3/4 of the cooking liquid and add salt.
Bring the salted liquid to a boil.
Slowly add cornmeal, stirring constantly in one direction to prevent lumps.
Reduce heat to low and continue stirring.
Add black pepper, powdered sage, and savory.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
Stir in the cooked pork, which should be ground or finely chopped.
Thoroughly mix the meat into the cornmeal mixture.
Cook for about 5 minutes longer, stirring to ensure even consistency.
Grease a Pyrex loaf dish.
Pour the scrapple mixture into the greased dish.
Refrigerate overnight to allow the scrapple to set.
The next morning, slice the chilled scrapple.
Chill slices before serving.
Serve with butter and syrup.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serve slices on a plate, drizzled with syrup and a pat of butter. Garnish with parsley.
Serve with maple syrup.
Serve with apple butter.
Serve with fried eggs.
The bitterness of the coffee cuts through the richness of the scrapple.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional breakfast dish in Pennsylvania Dutch communities.
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