Classic Philadelphia Scrapple Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
Servings8Cuisine
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Pork shoulder2 1/2 Pound
 Cold water2 Quart
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 2 1/4 cups white corn meal
 Flour3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Summer savory4 Teaspoon

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large stock pot, place the pork shoulder and cover with cold water.
2. Bring to a boil on a high flame.
3. Reduce flame and simmer the pork for almost 2 hours until it is tender.
4. Add seasoning towards the last 30 minutes of cooking.
5. When meat is fork tender, remove onto a platter and allow cooling until easy to handle.
6. Shred the meat in long fibers, using a fork.
7. Measure and remove 2 cups of the stock and keep aside it aside to cool
8. Continue to boil the stock in the pot.
9. Blend the cornmeal, flour and seasonings with the cooled stock and add it to the boiling stock, stirring vigorously until well blended.
10. Add the shredded meat.
11. Continue cooking on a low, for 1 hour, stirring frequently, until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
12. Turn and spread into enamel pans and allow to cool

FINALIZING
13. Slice finely.
14. Fry in a pan or on a griddle till golden brown and crispy

SERVING
15. Serve accompanied with maple syrup.
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