Stegt Flæsk med Persillesovs

(Crispy pork belly with Parsley Sauce)

30

minutes

4

servings

Stegt flæsk med persillesovs, a traditional Danish dish, consists of crispy slices of fried pork belly served with a creamy parsley sauce. The pork belly is fried until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. The parsley sauce adds a rich and savory flavor to the dish. Often served with boiled potatoes or rye bread, stegt flæsk med persillesovs is a beloved comfort food in Denmark, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for its hearty and satisfying taste.

Recipe:

1. Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water.

2. Meanwhile, melt the butter for the sauce in a saucepan. 

3. Stir in the flour thoroughly. 

4. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream, and bring to a boil while whisking. 

5. Simmer over low heat for 3–5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Be careful not to let the sauce burn at the bottom.

6. Chop the parsley and add it to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Start the bacon/pork belly in a cold pan. Fry until crispy. No need to add additional oil for frying.

8. Drain the water from the potato pot and serve the fried pork belly with the freshly boiled potatoes and parsley sauce.

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