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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!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1683</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Scrapple's German Roots</div><div class='timeline-text'>German settlers introduced scrapple to the United States, specifically in Pennsylvania, where it remains a regional delicacy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pennsylvania Dutch's Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Pennsylvania Dutch, known for their practical cooking methods, helped popularize scrapple in the 19th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commercial Production Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the rise in U.S. processed food manufacturing, scrapple began to be commercially produced and sold in stores.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Scrapple Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Scrapple Day was first marked as an annual celebration, held on Nov. 9th, honoring the dish's historic and cultural significance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Scrapple Cooking Contests</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural Apple Scrapple Festival cooking contest was held in Delaware, promoting creativity in scrapple preparation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Vegan Scrapple Emergence</div><div class='timeline-text'>As the vegan movement grows, vegan versions of scrapple are being developed, showcasing the dish's enduring adaptability and appeal.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own scrapple</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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'.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for scrapple</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a cooking class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a scrapple party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a farm</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Scrapple is unique</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Scrapple is a comfort food</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Scrapple is budget friendly</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'> Scrapple is Pennsylvania's Official State Food</h3><p class='facts-content'>Pennsylvania declared scrapple to be the state's official food due to its historical and cultural significance in Keystone State.'</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The term Scrapple derives from "Scrap"</h3><p class='facts-content'>The name scrapple is likely derived from the word 'scrap' or 'scrappy,' and refers to its composition of leftover parts of a pig after the primary cuts have been used.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Scrapple Can Be Eaten At Any Time Of The Day</h3><p class='facts-content'>While traditionally eaten for breakfast, scrapple can also be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, attesting to its versatility as a food item.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Scrapple Contains Both Macro and Micronutrients</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite being made from leftovers, scrapple is quite nutritious. It provides protein from the pork content, carbs from the cornmeal, and various vitamins and minerals.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Scrapple Has Variations Across Regions</h3><p class='facts-content'>While traditionally a pork-based product, scrapple recipes vary by region. Some southern versions use chicken, and even vegetarian versions have been created.</p></div></div>
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