Scrapple

Scrapple

For you readers not from the Eastern Shore, I want to share a great food with you.

Scrapple is.....well scraps. I know it sounds gross, but it is soooo delicious! You purchase it in a block - like cheese - sort of. To cook it, you slice it and cook over medium heat in an ungreased pan, about 7 minutes on each side til golden brown. It's crispy, it's warm, it makes me happy!!!

This is a breakfast meat just like bacon or sausage. I like mine as a sandwich with a fried egg and cheese. A tall glass of cold milk is a nice compliment. Some people like it on a sandwich with mustard, some like it on a plate cut up.

Delaware and Maryland carry scrapple. However, Cracker Barrell in these states do not offer it. Shame on you.

There are various brands, RAPA, Hughes, Miton and probably some more I don't know about. I used to prefer RAPA, but lately it has too much filler - like a bad crab cake. I recently purchased some of Hughes brand, and it was better, a little greasy, but better tasting.

So if anyone visits these states, ask for it. It will not disappoint you.