Scrapple Is The Worst Of The Breakfast Meats
Can you even call scrapple a breakfast ‘meat’? If you can it’s the worst breakfast meat. If you can’t it’s just a gross thing people eat at breakfast. I understand that people like different things. Look around the world at some of the stuff people are eating as delicacies. Insects, eyeballs, testicles! GTFO! But it’s not just outside the United States that people are shoveling weird sh*t in their talk holes. We don’t have to look any farther than our own region to find scrapple. A breakfast item that people in the mid-Atlantic states seem to be fond of.
Here’s the thing, it’s gross. If someone came up to you and offered you hog offal, you’d probably say what is that? They’re going to tell you it is the leftover organs from the pig. Disgusting, right? Well, guess what, that is exactly what Scrapple is. Head, heart, liver, and other stuff. Boiled to make a broth, cornmeal is added and boiled again to make a mush. A MUSH!! Said mush is then formed into loaves, cooled, and set. A loaf of head, liver heart, and other stuff. Boy, oh boy, am I getting hungry now! Scrapple makers have created beef scrapple but added coloring to it so that it still looks like pork scrapple. They have turkey scrapple too, in case you’re trying to be healthy.
I don’t know if it’s a generational thing, but my dad loves Scrapple. Thick pieces or thin pieces, it doesn’t matter. Loves it. He loves it at home or at a diner. I’ve tried to like it. I think it’s slightly edible if it’s as thin as a skin flap and so crispy on the outside that it’s basically a scrapple potato chip. Oh, and I need to be hungover to even have that. If we’re going to list the top breakfast meats it goes, porkroll, bacon, sausage, everything else, then scrapple.
You Should Probably Skip These Foods At A Breakfast Buffet
Eggs
Many establishments opt for powdered eggs instead of fresh ones, as it’s a cost-effective way to prepare large quantities of scrambled eggs to cater to numerous guests at once. However, powdered eggs cannot compare to the taste, texture, and color of their fresh counterparts. Another concern lies in the fact that these eggs are pre-cooked, which means they might sit at unsafe temperatures for extended periods.
According to the FDA, serving eggs immediately after cooking is crucial to prevent foodborne illnesses. Unfortunately, in a buffet setting, it’s challenging to determine how long the eggs have been sitting out.
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Fruit
Unless you witnessed the fruit being freshly prepared in the kitchen, it’s nearly impossible to gauge how long that eye-catching fruit display has been sitting there. According to the FDA, when fruits are cut, their protective skins are breached, leaving the flesh vulnerable to the surrounding environment and any potential bacteria. This creates two primary reasons that heighten the risk of contamination. Firstly, cutting the fruit makes its water content and nutrients readily available to microorganisms. Secondly, without any heating process, disease-causing germs aren’t eliminated, further contributing to the potential hazards of consuming cut fruits from a buffet display.
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Waffles
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There’s a joy of pouring your own batter into a Belgian waffle maker, flipping it eagerly, and waiting for that gratifying green light before embellishing it with toppings. However, it’s best to exercise caution and avoid the waffle station. As per TikToker Brandi Augustus, a former hotel employee, the waffle batter served there is often old and sour. Instead of disposing of the old batter, new batter is mixed with it. It’s worth noting that not all places offering breakfast buffets adhere to this practice, but it’s wise to stay informed and make a decision based on the circumstances.
