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National Scrapple Day

Celebrate National Scrapple Day with delicious recipes, discounts, and deals! Get creative in the kitchen and enjoy a unique meal.

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November 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATENovember 9

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYMeat

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to celebrate National Scrapple Day on Nov. 9! This beloved dish has been around for centuries and is a classic favorite in the United States, especially among those of German-American descent. Scrapple is a type of food made from pork scraps and trimmings that are boiled down with cornmeal or flour, then formed into loaves which are sliced and fried. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner - so make sure you get your fill this November 9th!

TIMELINE

National Scrapple Day Timeline

Scrapple's German Roots

German settlers introduced scrapple to the United States, specifically in Pennsylvania, where it remains a regional delicacy.

Pennsylvania Dutch's Influence

The Pennsylvania Dutch, known for their practical cooking methods, helped popularize scrapple in the 19th century.

Commercial Production Begins

With the rise in U.S. processed food manufacturing, scrapple began to be commercially produced and sold in stores.

National Scrapple Day Inception

National Scrapple Day was first marked as an annual celebration, held on Nov. 9th, honoring the dish's historic and cultural significance.

Scrapple Cooking Contests

The inaugural Apple Scrapple Festival cooking contest was held in Delaware, promoting creativity in scrapple preparation.

Vegan Scrapple Emergence

As the vegan movement grows, vegan versions of scrapple are being developed, showcasing the dish's enduring adaptability and appeal.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Scrapple Day

Make your own scrapple

Scrapple is a dish that can be made from the trimmings of pork and cornmeal. Use your favorite recipe or find one online and get to cookin'.

Go out for scrapple

Scrapple is a regional dish, so check out some of the local restaurants near you to see if they offer it on their menu. You may even get lucky and find a place that serves it as a special.

TAKE

Take a cooking class

Search out your local cooking school and sign up for a scrapple making class. Learn how to make the perfect scrapple with step by step instructions.

THROW

Throw a scrapple party

Invite your friends over for an evening of fun and celebrate National Scrapple Day with all your favorite snacks, sides, and drinks. Don't forget the scrapple!

VISIT

Visit a farm

Take a trip to a local farm to learn more about where your food comes from. Ask the farmer questions, try the food they make from scratch, and maybe even pick up some fresh ingredients for making your own scrapple.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Scrapple Day

Scrapple is budget friendly

Surprisingly enough, scrapple doesn't have to break your wallet either! Since it typically uses common pantry items like breadcrumbs and pork scraps, it's an economical alternative to expensive cuts of meat. This makes it ideal for feeding large groups of people without spending too much money!

Scrapple is unique

Scrapple, also known as panhaus or goetta, is a unique dish that combines pork scraps with spices and cornmeal. It has a slightly sweet taste thanks to the combination of savory ingredients and it's usually served in slices as a breakfast item.

Scrapple is a comfort food

There's something about a plateful of scrapple that just screams "comfort food". Perhaps it's the fact that it's usually served with eggs or pancakes for a satisfying brunch meal, or the fact that it always makes for great leftovers! Either way, you can't deny that scrapple tastes best on a lazy Sunday morning.

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