Trashy Pork Pieces Under Scrutiny
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Hey there, buddy! Let's chat about a tasty treat known as Pork Scrap, a local favorite in Lowell, Massachusetts - a place I've called home for a good chunk of my life. This bad boy? I've slapped it on toast, turned it into a sandwich, and even packed it for work lunches - yum!
Our town is home to Cote's Market, a spot that pays homage to the cuisine of the French Canadian folks who settled here during the Manufacturing Industrial era back in the 1800s. So, if you're curious, give this recipe a shot. Customize it to your liking, and let your taste buds do the talking!
Yield: 2 Cups* Prep Time: 20 Minutes* Cook Time: 50 - 60 Minutes* Total: 1 - 1.5 Hours
Here's what you'll need:
- 1 ½ Pounds Ground Pork
- 1 ½ Cups Bread Crumbs
- 1 ½ Cups Milk
- 1 ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 ¼ Tablespoon Pepper
- 1 ¼ Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1 Medium Onion (Finely Chopped)
Now, let's make some magic happen!
- Start by cooking your pork (no need to drain it). Next, add all the other ingredients to the pan, and simmer on medium heat for about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Once done, refrigerate the filling overnight in a plastic tub before devouring it!
Keep in mind, this dish is unique to Lowell and might be a local variation of French Canadian recipes. Don't hesitate to experiment and make it your own! Enjoy!
P.S.: Fun fact - this dish might be similar to tourtière, a traditional French Canadian meat pie often made with pork. Happy cooking!
- The Pork Scrap recipe, unique to Lowell and possibly a local variation of French Canadian recipes, includes ground pork as one of its main ingredients.
- When following the instructions for the Pork Scrap recipe, you'll need to simmer the ground pork along with bread crumbs, milk, salt, pepper, cinnamon, ground cloves, finely chopped onion, and tsp amounts of salt, pepper, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
- After cooking and refrigerating the Pork Scrap filling, you can use it to enhance the nutrition of various dishes, such as incorporating it into a sandwich or pairing it with recipes that yield delicious results.
