# I really need some scrapple!
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945
**Category:** Cafe Society
**Created:** [December 14, 2007, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945 "2007-12-14T01:57:33Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@11811](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11811)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2007, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/21 "2007-12-15T13:18:19Z")
[QUOTE=Br’er Lapin]
EXACTLY what you think it is.
Actually, I have no idea. I’ve never heard of it. However, if you’re at all interested in other local meaty treats, I highly recommend lebanon bologna (which is distinctly un-bologna-like).
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Also called sweet balogna, and delicious!
Fry your scrapple in a cast iron skillet. Lotsa folks dredge it in flour first. When cooked until the outside is crisp, the inside will still be creamy. Serve with ketchup.
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### Author:  [@11811](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11811)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2007, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/22 "2007-12-15T13:28:40Z")
[QUOTE=Big G]
I would definately recommend Rapa scrapple. It’s superior to that “Philadelphia scrapple” as my grandfather calls it (with disgust). You can mail order some [here](http://www.rapascrapple.com/mailorder.html). Rapa makes their scrapple in Bridgeville, DE, a small farm town that host the annual Apple-Scrapple Festival. Come and see the scrapple carving contest!
Anyway, I prefer to cut the scrapple in fairly thick (1/4-1/2") slices and cook in a frying pan (no added oil or fat). What you want is the outside to be nice and crisp and the inside soft. Delicious!
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So it’s possible to be elitist about scrapple? Who’da thunk it? 😃
Grew up in NJ, living now in Philly. I guess I’ve only had the Philadelphia scrapple.
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### Author:  [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2007, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/23 "2007-12-15T16:49:57Z")
Jones makes very good frozen scrapple, you may find it in the supermarket. [Here’s what it looks like.](http://www.jonesdairyfarm.com/ShowProduct.aspx?c=27&sc=10&p=101)
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### Author:  [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2007, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/24 "2007-12-23T22:03:28Z")
At least I have an idea what it’s all about.
I got scrapple and lebanon bologna from Kunzler in Lancaster Pennsylvania, because I could order one pound of each.
The scrapple is fine, not “yucky” at all. I just fried it, but I’ll try a couple other methods with what’s left. I won’t likely order more, but if I run across some in the market I’ll probably buy it.
Funny thing, the lebanon bologna sparked an old memory. I’ve gotten the same stuff in a deli in Manhattan back in the sixties. As soon as I tasted it I knew I’d eaten it before. Kinda like a sweetish, smoky salami, I’d say. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it around here, and I’ll be looking for it. it’s really good on rye, paired with regular bologna and some cheese.
Peace,
mangeorge
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### Author:  [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2007, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/25 "2007-12-23T22:19:01Z")
Ah, the foods you grow up on. Now that you mention it, I had scrapple the other week, but I haven’t had Lebanon in a while. I could almost spit and hit Lebanon, so perhaps I’ll get me some in the next few days.
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### Author:  [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2007, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/26 "2007-12-23T22:39:35Z")
Does anyone know if Lebanon Bologna is named for the country? Or one of the cities of the same name in the US? I’ve been to Lebanon, NY I think it was.
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### Author:  [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2007, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/27 "2007-12-23T23:24:08Z")
[QUOTE=mangeorge]
Does anyone know if Lebanon Bologna is named for the country? Or one of the cities of the same name in the US? I’ve been to Lebanon, NY I think it was.
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Lebanon bologna is named after Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It’s pronounced LEB-nin, not LEBaNAHN, like the country.
It’s one of those hearty, rib-sticking Pennsylvania Dutch foods which contributes to our obesity problem.
Robin
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### Author:  [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2007, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/28 "2007-12-23T23:47:33Z")
I wiki’ed [“Lebanon”](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_%28disambiguation%29).
Popular name. Your’s is near the bottom of the list, as is the bologna.
So it’s health food, you say.
Ah, hell. It’s best to go out smiling, right? 😛
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### Author:  [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2007, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/29 "2007-12-23T23:49:57Z")
Moving thread from IMHO to Cafe Society.
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### Author:  [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/30 "2007-12-24T00:10:27Z")
[QUOTE=Czarcasm]
Moving thread from IMHO to Cafe Society.
[/QUOTE]
Oooo, I made Cafe Society from within. I feel loved. 🙂
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### Author:  [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/31 "2007-12-24T00:12:22Z")
[QUOTE=MsRobyn]
Lebanon bologna is named after Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It’s pronounced LEB-nin, not LEBaNAHN, like the country.
It’s one of those hearty, rib-sticking Pennsylvania Dutch foods which contributes to our obesity problem.
Robin
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Yea, a piece of salami is the downfall of civilization. :rolleyes:
You people just go right on reiterating your bizarre food misconceptions and memes, while I enjoy my sandwich over here in the corner.
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### Author:  [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/32 "2007-12-24T00:20:18Z")
[QUOTE=devilsknew]
Yea, a piece of salami is the downfall of civilization. :rolleyes:
You people just go right on reiterating your bizarre food misconceptions and memes, while I enjoy my sandwich over here in the corner.
[/QUOTE]
So. Whacha got there?
Bites!
While I’m chewing, you can tell what you mean by “bizare”.
And you can’t say “memes” on the SDMB anymore. 😉
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### Author:  [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/33 "2007-12-24T00:52:50Z")
[QUOTE=devilsknew]
Yea, a piece of salami is the downfall of civilization. :rolleyes:
You people just go right on reiterating your bizarre food misconceptions and memes, while I enjoy my sandwich over here in the corner.
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No, Marmite/Vegemite is the downfall of society, along with anything that [Steve](http://www.thesneeze.com/mt-archives/cat_steve_dont_eat_it.php) has eaten or might contemplate eating, to exclude Circus Peanuts.
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### Author:  [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/34 "2007-12-24T01:43:10Z")
I still want to see Steve eat a human placenta.
The Campaign to get Steve to eat people parts starts here!!!
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### Author:  [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/35 "2007-12-24T02:10:22Z")
I hear it (placenta) makes a nice pate’.
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### Author:  [@supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supervenusfreak)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/36 "2007-12-24T04:01:22Z")
[QUOTE=MsRobyn]
Lebanon bologna is named after Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It’s pronounced LEB-nin, not LEBaNAHN, like the country.
It’s one of those hearty, rib-sticking Pennsylvania Dutch foods which contributes to our obesity problem.
Robin
[/QUOTE]
Hey! I resemble that remark, or at least I used too. Good pronunciation. Don’t get me started on Lancaster though…
BTW Lebanon bologna and sweet bologna are two different varieties. Both are tasty with some cream cheese.
As for scrapple? Fry it crispy and pour on the maple syrup.
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### Author:  [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/37 "2007-12-24T04:08:14Z")
I’ve seen some premium brands of coldcuts adopt the Lebanon Bologna and misnomer it. They call it Garlic Bologna in sacrilege.
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### Author:  [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/38 "2007-12-24T04:12:05Z")
[QUOTE=supervenusfreak]
Hey! I resemble that remark, or at least I used too. Good pronunciation. Don’t get me started on Lancaster though…
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I’ve lived around here almost my entire life, and I’m not sure who the funny talker is, but Robin insists that it’s me. I steadfastly refuse to agree that she says the names correctly.
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> As for scrapple? Fry it crispy and pour on the maple syrup.
Ugh. Fry it up and eat it as is. Why mask the flavor with sugar?
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### Author:  [@supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supervenusfreak)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/39 "2007-12-24T04:18:53Z")
[QUOTE=Airman Doors, USAF]
I’ve lived around here almost my entire life, and I’m not sure who the funny talker is, but Robin insists that it’s me. I steadfastly refuse to agree that she says the names correctly.
Ugh. Fry it up and eat it as is. Why mask the flavor with sugar?
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When you are six years old and told to eat it, any flavor is better. I just got in the habit. 🙂
Although I do think that a good scrapple would appeal to my adult palate, perhaps with some bacon salt! 😃
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### Author:  [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2007, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-need-some-scrapple/429945/40 "2007-12-24T04:22:57Z")
[Quote=AD and others]
As for scrapple? Fry it crispy and pour on the maple syrup…
Ugh. Fry it up and eat it as is. Why mask the flavor with sugar?
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Yea, that’s what you do with [mush](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mush_%28cornmeal%29) _and scrapple_. Not one or the other, both.
Food Bricks…mmmm… (Homer)
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