Easy Scrapple Recipe
A traditional Pennsylvania Dutch scrapple recipe made from pork, cornmeal, and spices, slow-cooked to perfection for a crispy, golden breakfast staple.
Pin Share Print Servings: 12
Calories: 190kcal
Cost: 8$
Equipment
- 1 Large stock pot (Heavy-bottomed for even heating)
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer (For straining the stock)
- 1 Meat grinder (Or food processor)
- 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring the mixture)
- 1 Whisk (Helps prevent lumps)
- 2 Loaf pans (Metal preferred, lightly greased)
- 1 Spatula (For flipping scrapple slices)
- 1 Cast iron skillet (For frying slices)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork shoulder - Or pork trimmings
- 4 cups Water - For making stock
- 1 cup Stone-ground cornmeal - Essential for texture
- ¼ cup Buckwheat flour - Optional adds depth
- 1 tablespoon Salt - Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Ground sage - Essential seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Thyme - Dried or fresh
- ½ teaspoon Marjoram - Traditional spice
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg - Adds warmth
- ½ teaspoon White pepper - Adds mild heat
- 2 Bay leaves - For stock flavor
- 1 Onion - Chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves - Minced
- 1 stalk Celery - Chopped
- 1 Carrot - Chopped
Instructions
Make the Stock
- In a large stockpot, add pork, water, onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves, and garlic. Simmer for 2 hours until the pork is tender.
- Strain and reserve the stock, discarding the vegetables.
Prepare the Meat
- Remove pork from the stock, let it cool slightly, then finely chop or grind it.
Cook the Cornmeal Base
- Return the reserved stock to the pot and bring it to a simmer.
- Gradually whisk in cornmeal and buckwheat flour, stirring constantly until thickened.
Combine and Season
- Stir the chopped meat into the thickened mixture, then add salt, sage, thyme, marjoram, nutmeg, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Mold and Chill
- Pour the mixture into greased loaf pans, smooth the top, and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight to set.
Slice and Fry
- Slice the scrapple into ½-inch thick pieces. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and fry each slice until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 190kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) | Sodium: 350mg (15%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)