Pennsylvania Dutch Scrapple the Old Way | Family Recipes & Winter Reflections (#1339)

pork scraps

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: beef trimmings

Turkey reduces fat content while still providing meat flavor.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and adds protein.

Boil pork scraps in water until tender, about 1-2 hours.

Remove pork scraps and let cool, reserving broth.

Chop pork scraps into small pieces.

Mix cornmeal and flour in a bowl.

Gradually add reserved broth to the cornmeal mixture, stirring to avoid lumps.

Add chopped pork, spices, and herbs to the mixture.

Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan.

Refrigerate until firm, about 4-6 hours or overnight.

Slice the firm mixture into pieces.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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