November 9 is National Scrapple Day. But what is it?

National Scrapple Day is celebrated annually on November 9th. It is a day to celebrate this delicious and versatile food that has been enjoyed by people for centuries.

The holiday was created in 2013 by the National Scrapple Museum and Hall of Fame in Ellendale, Delaware. The museum was founded in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and culture of scrapple.

History of Scrapple

Scrapple is a dish made from pork scraps and trimmings that are boiled down with cornmeal or flour, then formed into loaves which are sliced and fried. It is a traditional food of the Mid-Atlantic United States, but it is also popular in other parts of the country and around the world.

Scrapple is thought to have originated in Germany. German immigrants brought the recipe to the United States in the 18th century. Scrapple quickly became a popular food in the Mid-Atlantic region, where it was a way to use up leftover pork scraps.

Scrapple is a versatile food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is often served with eggs, toast, and ketchup. Scrapple can also be used in sandwiches, wraps, and other dishes.

How to Celebrate National Scrapple Day

There are many ways to celebrate National Scrapple Day. Here are a few ideas:

• Cook a delicious scrapple breakfast. Scrapple is a classic breakfast food. For a delicious and satisfying breakfast, try cooking scrapple with eggs, toast, and ketchup.
• Host a scrapple potluck. Invite your friends and family over to enjoy a variety of scrapple dishes. Everyone can bring a dish made with scrapple, such as scrapple sandwiches, scrapple wraps, or scrapple fritters.
• Visit a local scrapple festival. Many communities in the Mid-Atlantic region host scrapple festivals on National Scrapple Day. These festivals feature food vendors selling scrapple dishes, as well as live music, games, and other activities.
• Learn more about the history and culture of scrapple. Visit the National Scrapple Museum and Hall of Fame in Ellendale, Delaware, or read a book or article about scrapple.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, National Scrapple Day is a great opportunity to enjoy this delicious and versatile food. Keep reading on page 2 for some great Scrapple recipes.