Scrapple

Scrapple is a cornmeal pudding in which the cornmeal, perhaps with the addition of buckwheat is simmered with pork scraps and trimmings, then cooled and hardened into a loaf. It is particularly popular in eastern Pennsylvania, including the vicinity of Philadelphia.

Among other places, scrapple is manufactured in southern Delaware. Bridgeville, Delaware hosts an annual "Apple-Scrapple Festival".

Scrapple is reported to have originated in Germany. It can be cut into slices, fried, and eaten at breakfast in a similar manner to bacon or sausage. It is often served with maple syrup.

External links:

• How to make your own scrapple: http://lynnescountrykitchen.net/amish/scrapple.html

• How to use scrapple: http://www.kunzler.com/recipes/default.asp?fa=scrapple

• Apple-Scrapple Festival: http://www.sussexcountyonline.com/news/photos/applescrapple.html

• Ralph and Paul Adams, Inc., makers of Rapa Scrapple: http://www.rapascrapple.com/index2.html

• Stoltzfus Meats, Intercourse, Pennsylvania: http://www.stoltzfusmeats.com/