Stegt Flæsk: Denmark's National Dish - Tuesday, Week 20

Staff

May 16, 2023 — 1 min read

Today, we bring you a Danish classic, Stegt Flæsk - Denmark's national dish! Stegt Flæsk is crispy pork belly served with parsley sauce and potatoes. It's a simple, hearty meal that's sure to warm your heart and stomach.

Ingredients

For the Stegt Flæsk:

500 grams of pork belly, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
Salt to taste

For the Parsley Sauce:

25 grams of butter
25 grams of flour
500 milliliters of milk
Large bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Potatoes:

1 kg of new potatoes
Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Arrange the pork belly slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crispy.
While the pork is baking, make the parsley sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
Boil the new potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender.
Serve the crispy pork belly slices with the new potatoes and parsley sauce on the side.

Wine Pairing

A medium-bodied Chardonnay with its creamy texture and hints of apple pairs well with the richness of the pork belly.

Join us again tomorrow for another delightful Danish dish!

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