Easy Scrapple
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Scrapple recipe—a classic dish that’s hearty, flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make! Combining savory ground pork with the rich texture of yellow cornmeal, this recipe features bold seasonings like ground sage and onion powder for a deliciously seasoned loaf that's perfect for frying. With just 10 minutes of prep and pantry staples, this dish transforms into a crispy, golden masterpiece after chilling and slicing. Serve it as a hearty breakfast side or a nostalgic main dish. Whether you're exploring Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine or craving a warm, satisfying meal, this Easy Scrapple recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground sage
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the water, salt, ground black pepper, ground sage, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Slowly whisk in the cornmeal, a little at a time, to prevent clumping, while stirring continuously.
Reduce the heat to low and add the ground pork to the pot. Stir thoroughly to break up the pork and incorporate it into the cornmeal mixture.
Continue cooking the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 30-40 minutes, until it thickens to the consistency of thick oatmeal.
Once thickened, remove the pot from heat and carefully pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
When ready to serve, remove the scrapple from the loaf pan and slice it into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of butter or oil. Once hot, add the scrapple slices in a single layer.
Fry the slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.6 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.5 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 471 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 2684 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.5 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 127.8 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
