Ingredient appreciation — what makes Flæskesteg special

What sets Flæskesteg apart is the handling of fresh dill. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the bright and pickled result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

the julefrokost Christmas lunch is a major social event with traditional dishes strictly observed. The a Copenhagen smørrebrød lunch bar atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had cold buttermilk as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Flæskesteg is the place to start.