Midwest scrapple is a unique dish with a long history in the Midwestern United States. Originating from humble beginnings, it has evolved into a beloved breakfast staple, cherished for its distinct flavor and texture. While the core ingredients remain the same, slight variations in preparation and seasoning lead to diverse iterations of this savory dish, each offering a unique culinary experience. In this article, we will delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect Midwest scrapple, exploring traditional and modern variations, and providing tips to ensure a delectable and unforgettable meal.
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SCRAPPLE
Originally of Pennsylvania Dutch origin, scrapple was made from the bits and pieces of the pig not suited for anything else! This streamlined recipe takes only minutes to prepare ... perfect for making the night before. Serve topped with choice of warmed syrup.
Provided by KCFOXY
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 13h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and rinse in colander under cold water, breaking sausage into pea sized pieces.
- Return to skillet along with the condensed milk, and heat over medium until just bubbling. Immediately stir in the cornmeal and pepper and reduce heat to simmer. Continue cooking, 5 minutes total; mush will be stiff.
- Pack into 8x4 loaf pan, cover and chill overnight. To serve, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices and saute until golden in nonstick skillet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 631.2 mg, Sugar 26.9 g
MIDWEST SCRAPPLE
While there are other scrapple recipes on ZAAR, this one is incredibly easy and ever so good! This would be among the all time favorites of my DH....and most men would agree with him. While it is a traditional Pennyslvania Dutch breakfast, served with softly fried eggs, applesauce and biscuits, we have been known to have it for lunch, too! This recipe comes from the Midwestern Junior League Cookbook,, published in 1976 (I love those Junior League Cookbooks.) The cooking time is for chilling.
Provided by NoSpringChicken
Categories Breakfast
Time 4h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except corn meal in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Gradually stir in cornmeal, stirring constantly and cook until thickened.
- Rinse a loaf pan (5in x 9in) with cold water; pour in scrapple and chill completely.
- Cut into slices about 1/2 inch thick.
- Dust with flour and fry in oil until lightly browned.
- (Browning these slices until crusty around the edges takes several minutes on each side.) Serve with syrup, applesauce, or butter and salt and pepper.
SCRAPPLE
Steps:
- To a large stockpot, add the pork butt, hocks, onion, celery, peppercorns and bay leaves. Barely cover with water and simmer over low heat until the pork is tender and the meat falls off the bones, about 2 hours.
- Drain and reserve the stock. Pour the solid contents onto a baking sheet so that you can easily discard the celery, onions, peppercorns, bay leaves and all of the bones. Make sure to pull the meat completely off the bones, being careful to remove all the small pieces of bone.
- Add the meat to a food processor with the blade attachment and pulse to coarsely chop. Don't over grind it.
- Measure 1 gallon of stock and return it to the pot along with the chopped meat and the salt, ground black pepper, cayenne, and sage. Bring to a simmer over low heat.
- Add the cornmeal and stir, stir, stir. Simmer until smooth and thick, about 15 minutes. Add a little stock or water, if needed, to ensure a smooth texture.
- Pour into 3 loaf pans and refrigerate until solid, preferably overnight.
- Unmold, slice and fry in clarified butter until golden brown. Serve with applesauce or maple syrup.
SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAPPLE
Make and share this South Carolina Scrapple recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Breakfast
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Select three pounds of bony pieces of pork. For each pound of meat use a quart of water and simmer until the meat drops from the bone. Remove the meat from bones carefully being certain to get all the small pieces.
- Bring the remaining broth to boiling point, adding sufficient water to make two cups.
- Slowly add two cups of corn meal and cook until the mixture becomes a thick mush, stirring constantly.
- Chop the meat and put it in the pot; also add salt, pepper and the juice of an onion.
- Cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the hot scrapple into a dampened oblong pan.
- Let stand until cold and firm.
- Slice and brown in hot skillet. If the scrapple is rich with fat, no more fat is required for frying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 190.4, Sodium 153.8, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1, Protein 65.9
Tips:
- Choose flavorful cuts of meat: Pork shoulder, neck bones, and ham hocks are commonly used in scrapple recipes due to their rich flavor and gelatin content.
- Soak the pork overnight: Soaking the pork in cold water overnight helps remove impurities and reduce the gamey flavor.
- Simmer the pork until fall-off-the-bone tender: This will ensure that the meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Do not overcook the cornmeal: Overcooked cornmeal can make the scrapple dense and gritty.
- Season the scrapple to your taste: Common seasonings include salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and marjoram.
- Let the scrapple cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help the scrapple hold its shape.
Conclusion:
Midwest scrapple is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover pork and is a hearty and flavorful meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious scrapple that your family and friends will love.
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