Deerhunter's Scrapple

Savor the hearty, rustic flavors of "Deerhunter's Scrapple," a traditional breakfast favorite with a wild twist. This recipe combines tender ground venison and savory pork shoulder to create a rich, meaty base, perfectly balanced with the earthy warmth of sage, thyme, and a hint of nutmeg. Slowly thickened with golden cornmeal and infused with aromatic onion, this dish is simmered to perfection before being set in a loaf pan, sliced, and fried to crispy, golden-brown perfection. Ideal for hunters, comfort-food lovers, and anyone seeking a unique breakfast delight, this scrapple pairs beautifully with eggs, toast, or a drizzle of maple syrup. With its satisfying texture and bold flavors, "Deerhunter's Scrapple" is the ultimate rustic breakfast, perfect for fueling your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds venison (ground or finely chopped)
• 1 pound pork shoulder (ground)
• 2.5 cups yellow cornmeal
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium white onion (finely diced)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 0.5 teaspoon ground thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
• 2 tablespoons oil or butter (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the ground venison, ground pork, and 6 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.

Step 3

Add the finely diced onion, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, and nutmeg to the pot. Stir well to incorporate the spices.

Step 4

Slowly add the cornmeal to the pot while continuously stirring to prevent clumping. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens to a porridge-like consistency.

Step 5

Simmer on low heat for another 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot. The mixture should become thick and cohesive.

Step 6

Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan (or similar) with oil or butter and carefully pour the scrapple mixture into the pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Let the scrapple cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Step 8

Once the scrapple is fully set, turn it out of the loaf pan onto a cutting board and slice it into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

Step 9

Dust each slice lightly with all-purpose flour on both sides.

Step 10

Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the scrapple slices for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Serve hot with eggs, toast, or your favorite breakfast accompaniments. Enjoy your homemade Deerhunter's Scrapple!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3432.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4497.6

Total Fat 207.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1088.6mg	0%
Sodium 5796.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 361.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 312.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303.3mg	0%
Iron 48.7mg	0%
Potassium 4967.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 31.7%