Norwegian Fårikål

Norwegian Fårikål

Norway's national dish, literally "mutton in cabbage," a simple one-pot meal of lamb, cabbage, peppercorns, and water, simmered until falling apart—traditionally eaten in autumn.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg lamb shoulder (bone-in
  • cubed)
  • 1.5kg green cabbage
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp flour (optional
  • for thickening)
  • potatoes for serving

Instructions

1

Layering

In heavy pot, alternate layers of lamb and cabbage (rough chopped), starting and ending with cabbage.

2

Seasoning

Sprinkle salt and crushed peppercorns between layers.

3

Liquid

Add water to barely cover (2-3 cups).

4

Simmering

Bring to boil, reduce to gentle simmer. Cover, cook 2 hours. Do not stir.

5

Serving

Serve from pot, ensuring each gets meat and cabbage. Boiled potatoes on side. Some prefer to thicken broth with flour at end.

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