This recipe for Braendende Kearlighed is an old and very traditional Danish recipe. Directly translated Braendende Kearlighed means Burning Love which actually does not say much about this dish, except that it is supposed to be served very hot. This dish is said to be more than a 100 years old and originally from the rural area, and often poor parts, of Denmark. This recipe is very simple and it only consists of a few and relatively natural ingredients which is properly the main reason why this dish was so popular back then. Today, this dish is still served in many Danish homes and it is especially great for a cold and dark winter evening.
Burning Love consists of mashed potatoes topped with an onion and bacon mixture - it is easy to prepare, very filling and at the same time cheap to make.
Ingredients
Mashed potatoes
- 600 g potatoes
- 1 dl milk
- 25 g butter
- salt
Topping
- 200 g diced bacon
- 2 onions
Side dish
- pickled beetroots
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them in smaller pieces.
- Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover them with water.
- Boil the potatoes until they are tender. This usually takes about 20 minutes. Do not add salt to the water.
- While the potatoes are boiling; peel the onions and dice them finely.
- On a frying pan; fry the diced bacon until nice and crisp. Add the diced onions and fry until they become soft, transparent and a little golden.
- When the potatoes are done; pour away the water and let them cool off a bit without the lid.
- Pour the boiled potatoes into a large bowl or in a stand mixer and whip them until they become mashed potatoes.
- While whipping the potatoes add the milk and butter stepwise. Continue whipping until all the milk and butter are mixed with the potatoes. Add salt to taste.
- Serve this dish with the mashed potatoes at the bottom and the bacon and onions as topping. Sprinkle with a little chopped parsley. You can also serve some pickled beets to Burning Love.
Ken says
What a cool blog and what a cool recipe! I think outside of a few 3 star Michellan restaurants, Americans know literally nothing about Danish food. This looks incredible and I'm stoked to make it! Thank you for sharing and I'll be looking out for more amazing meals! Your blog is awesome!
Louise Dam says
Hi Ken,
Thank you so much. I think you're so right about Danish food. We hope to be able to spread the word about the good Danish food :-)
Sonia Roa says
Delicious❣️
Kim Nielsen says
Thanks :-)
Shauna says
Thank you for writing and for the your recipe. I want to learn about my Danish heritage. I want to learn to cook many dinner and every day dishes from Denmark. Thank goodness oh!
Kim Nielsen says
You are very welcome. I hope that you are going to enjoy the danish recipes
Joseph says
Just made and tried this with my Danish girlfriend, it was delicious and passed her approval . thank you
Kim Nielsen says
You are welcome - I'm happy that you like the recipe :-) Regards Kim (NordicFoodLiving.com)
Mickey Morgan says
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Kim Nielsen says
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Flemming says
Ist was my mother favourite‘s dish and now it’s mine with warm thoughts of her.
Her son Flemming
Kim Nielsen says
It's also one of my favorite dishes. I love it! Regards Kim / Nordicfoodliving.com
Michael says
Jeg vil prøve at lave dette måltid. Jeg har brugt Duolingo til at lære dansk siden januar i år.
Kim Nielsen says
Tak for din kommentar her på min madblog. Jeg kan se at det går godt med at lære dansk. Hilsen Kim (nordicfoodliving.com)
Metha says
Perfect Danish. Regards from an Old Dane
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Sarah Hamilton says
Hi there! What type of potatoes do you use for this recipe? I am new to Denmark and am unfamiliar about which types are best for roasting, baking, boiling or mashing. Thanks so much for any advice you could give!
Kim Nielsen says
Hello. In this recipe for "Danish Burning Love" I just use the potatoes that I have in my house. I practically does not matter which type you use. Just use the most common and cheapest you can find in your local supermarket. Regards Kim (NordicFoodLiving.com)
Jean says
I want very much to try this but am hesitant because I’m not sure of translation of measurements. Please update for me.
Thank you,
Kim Nielsen says
IF you go to the recipe and click the blue button called "US customary" then you get all the ingredients in US units. Regards Kim (NordicFoodLiving.com)
Gail Ann Pippin says
As an aside to my previous Comment - he had me cut thick-sliced bacon across to form roughly squares.
This was rendered slowly. And the result was spooned over mashed potatoes, grease and all.
I drool just thinking about it.
Gail Ann Pippin says
Went camping many years ago. Our group sort of adopted a young (20ish) man, and had him camp with us.
To show his gratitude, he asked me to take him shopping for ingredients and we made this.
It was a hit in camp.
I've made it many times since then, and my husband loves it.
Mille says
I love burning love/ brændende kærlighed! Perfect Danish comfort food. We make a version where we add bits of sausage to the onions and the bacon!
Ann says
Er bare rigtig dejligt på en kold aften
Eller natmad . Min broders himmerigs mundfuld .