Grammie's Pork Scrapple

Take a delicious trip down memory lane with "Grammie's Pork Scrapple," a comforting and flavorful homage to traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. This hearty dish combines tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder with a medley of aromatic spices like sage, thyme, and nutmeg, all thickened with creamy cornmeal. The scrapple is chilled to set, then sliced and pan-fried to crispy, golden perfection. Whether served alongside eggs for a nostalgic breakfast or drizzled with maple syrup for a sweet-savory twist, this recipe is a versatile classic that's easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd. With its rich history and irresistible texture, it's comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:200 mins

Total Time:220 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder
• 1 medium onion
• 8 cups water
• 1.5 cups cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 0.5 teaspoon thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 2 tablespoons oil or butter (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Place the pork shoulder and the peeled, halved onion in a large pot. Add the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours or until the pork is tender and falling apart.

Step 3

Remove the pork and onion from the pot, and set them aside to cool slightly. Strain the cooking liquid and measure out 4 cups, discarding the rest.

Step 4

Shred the cooled pork finely using two forks or your hands. Discard any bones and excess fat.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring the reserved 4 cups of pork cooking liquid to a boil on medium heat. Gradually add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the shredded pork, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, and nutmeg. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes thick and smooth, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

Spray a loaf pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray or grease it with butter. Pour the scrapple mixture into the pan and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

Step 8

Once the scrapple is chilled, turn it out of the loaf pan and slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

Step 9

Dredge each slice lightly in flour to coat.

Step 10

Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the slices of scrapple for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 11

Serve immediately, plain or with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, apple butter, or eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3377.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3579.2

Total Fat 148.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 800.5mg	0%
Sodium 3086.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 303.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.1g
Protein 243.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 406.8mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 3980.0mg	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: 37.9%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 34.5%