Scrapple Recipe

An old-fashioned pork and cornmeal loaf, seasoned and prepared, can be sliced and fried for a savory breakfast.

Category Tags:

BrunchBreakfastDinnerLunch

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Add pork, onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt to a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil; then simmer for 3 hours until pork is tender.

  2. Remove pork, shred it after cooling, discarding bones, then strain the broth, discarding solids.

  3. Bring 4 cups of the strained pork broth to a boil in a saucepan with sage, thyme, and oregano; simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. Remove herbs, chop sage, strip thyme leaves, and set aside.

  5. Gradually whisk cornmeal into the simmering broth, stirring frequently for 12 to 15 minutes until thickened.

  6. Combine the finely chopped pork, cornmeal mixture, reserved herbs, and pepper, then adjust seasoning.

  7. Press the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan, then chill for at least 3 hours until firm.

  8. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet.

  9. Slice the chilled scrapple 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick, optionally dredging slices in flour.

  10. Fry slices in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown, then drain and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 646 kcal
Carbohydrate: 10 g
Cholesterol: 177 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 43 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Sodium: 502 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 47 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g