Fårikål

Fårikål — literally “lamb in cabbage” — is Norway’s beloved national dish and the taste of autumn there. Thick wedges of cabbage and chunks of lamb simmer together with whole black peppercorns until the meat is falling-apart tender and the broth turns rich and sweet.

It is a simple, honest one-pot meal, traditionally eaten from September through the first frosts and often served with boiled potatoes. Fårikål is the centerpiece of many a casual family feast, and leftovers taste even better the next day.

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