For those who grew up with this delicacy or are brave enough to get past the idea of the food and actually try it, it is in all sense of the word a delicacy. Rich pork flavor with a buttery texture and a slightly smokey taste is what makes this “meat” so special. Yes, it is an acquired taste and I think it is one of those “love it or leave it” foods. But for those of us who love it, we just can’t get enough!
I have cooked scrapple many different ways but the best way I find to cook it is to pan fry it. First, slice the scrapple block into thin slices.
Next step is to put the slices in a pan. Leave a little room between each slice otherwise they will stick together. There is no need to grease or oil the pan as there is enough grease in the scrapple for it not to burn.
Here is the secret for cooking it….leave it alone! Put it in the pan and leave it until the underside gets nice and crispy and brown. You can almost tell just by looking at them when they are done on the bottom side as you will see the edges start to brown.
Then, flip to the other side and leave until that side gets nice and crispy and brown.
Perfectly crispy scrapple!
Once the scrapple is brown on both sides it is ready to eat! Scrapple is great with eggs cooked to your liking and can also go perfect with pancakes or waffles.
So for all those curious about scrapple, I hope you try it and for those out there that love it, I hope you let me know your favorite ways to cook and eat it!
If you’re wondering about what types of food to lay down on the kitchen table for a good breakfast, then you may want to check the scrapple; this is one of the popular breakfast dishes in many parts of the world. But what is this food? And how to cook scrapple without it falling apart?Besides, in this article, I will also share some serving suggestions and storage tips so that you can enjoy scrapple any time of the year.
1. What Is Scrapple?
Scrapple is a dish that originated with the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1600s. It is made by simmering pork scraps and cornmeal in water until it forms a thick paste. The mixture is cooled and formed into a large mass. To cook scrapple, people usually sliced then fried or baked
2. How to Cook Scrapple on Stove
Ingredients
- 3 scrapple slices (1/4 inch thickness)
- Flour (100 grams)
- Salt and ground black pepper seasoning (as per taste)
- Olive oil/butter (1 tablespoon)
- A non-stick skillet
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the flour with salt and pepper seasoning. Dip each scrapple slice in the flour mixture and coat both sides nicely. This will help you fry scrapple without falling apart.
Step 2: Put the pan on the stove, heat the oil over a medium-high flame, and slide in the three coated scrapple slices.
Step 3: Fry each side for 3-4 minutes and remove on paper towels.
3. How to Cook Scrapple in Oven
Ingredients
- 5 Scrapple Slices (1/2 inch thickness)
- Baking tray
- Non-stick aluminum foil or baking sheets
Instructions
Step 1: Set the oven temperature at 213°C for preheating.
Step 2: Ready the baking tray by covering it with aluminum foil paper.
Step 3: Place the five scrapple slices side-by-side on the foil paper while leaving a gap between each piece.
Step 4: Transfer the baking tray to the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Once the scrapple slices have been baked for 15 minutes, take out the tray and flip the pieces (while maintaining the gap between each portion). Place the tray again in the oven to bake the other side for 10 minutes.
Step 5: Now, get the tray out of the oven. Check if the scrapple slices have turned brownish and are nicely crisp. If you feel you would prefer crispier scrapple, bake for one or two minutes more.
4. Tips When Cooking Scrapple
The thickness of the scrapple slice plays a crucial role in the final taste and texture.
A thinly sliced scrapple (often used for pan-frying method) will result in a crispy crust with a slightly soft center.
A thickly sliced scrapple (often used for oven-baking method) will have a mouth-watering crunchy exterior and a lovely velvety middle.
A slight gap between each scrapple slice is essential for perfect crust formation. If the pieces are placed close together, they tend to stick to one another while frying. Furthermore, flip the half-baked tender scrapple slices carefully to avoid breaking them.
5. What To Do Serve With Scrapple?
To make the perfect breakfast, serve scrapple with eggs and toast. It is traditionally served as a part of a Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast.
Another great way to serve scrapple is with a side of applesauce. The sweetness of the applesauce complements the savory flavors of the scrapple perfectly.
6. How To Store Scrapples?
Scrapple can last in the fridge for up to a week, so if you make a big batch you can enjoy it all week long! Just reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
If you want to keep your scrapple for even longer, you can freeze it! Just place it in an airtight container and pop it in the freezer.
It will last for up to three months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat it in a skillet or in an air fryer as usual.
After reading our article, you know the basic steps on how to cook scrapple. You can relish them for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, or snacks! Crisp scrapple slices taste fantastic with scrambled eggs as well as make delectable burger fillings.