Here’s some info on both:
Scrapple - Wikipedia
What is the Difference Between Scrapple and Pudding?
With your Cincinnati connection, I’m wondering if you’ve ever tried goetta, which is sort of in the same family.
Goetta - Wikipedia
BTW, the wiki article refers to scrapple as an alternate name, pannhaas - that’s what my FIL usually called it.
My parents and sister love scrapple. I never cared for it. I haven't had it in so long, I don't remember what it tastes like. The name "scrapple" is very fitting, though.
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