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Yep, in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US, we have Scrapple. it's the rest of the pig that doesn't end up as sausage. The tagline reads "Everything but the oink"

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I think this is more of the case of "all regions have some food item that they project as their 'signature' dish but is almost more of a prank".

I don't think I know anyone in Pennsylvania that actually likes scrapple.

I enjoy scrapple. Fried slices on their own are not too bad, but it really shines as the meat in a breakfast burrito. It’s certainly better than SPAM.

> It’s certainly better than SPAM.

That’s quite the ringing endorsement.

SPAM is widely enjoyed throughout Hawaii. SPAM musubi is great.

> SPAM is widely enjoyed throughout Hawaii.

Indeed.

> SPAM musubi is great.

Obviously subjective, but it’s so-so in my opinion.

I’m not in PA but I’m from there. Scrapple is delicious. Fry it on both sides to give it some texture and it’s even better.

Rocky Mountain oysters come to mind as another. Some people love them, but I can't bring myself to even try them.

Try em fried. They are unique, definitely nothing gross in terms of texture or flavor, just the mental block I guess.

"The mush is formed into a semi-solid congealed loaf"

Mmm.

Scrapple with a sprinkle of pepper and a drizzle of syrup is good eats. Fried up properly, it's basically a protein-filled hash brown.

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