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Danish Pork Stew (Mørbradgryde)

On this page you can find the classic and old-fashioned recipe for Danish Pork Stew which is in Danish known as Mørbradgryde. Mørbradgryde is the combination of the two Danish words Mørbrad and Gryde which translated means Pork tenderloin and Stew.

Danish pork stew is a very easy-to-make and super delicious stew made with bacon, mushrooms, cocktail wieners and of course pork tenderloin all served in creamy tomato and paprika sauce. Read below to learn how easy it is to make this fantastic Danish recipe.

Danish Pork Stew from the childhood

I remember this dish from my childhood and growing up with this dish. It was, and still is, one of my all time favorite Danish dishes - I guess it is a combination of the fact that it is super easy to make and that it is very tasteful.

It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare all the ingredients, the rest of the cooking time the stew is just taking care of itself. Most of the time it is just sitting on the stove by itself and working on bringing forward some delicious taste.

Classic recipe for Danish Pork Stew

The recipe is literally one of the easiest Danish recipes that you can find. The recipe can be divided into three main steps. Prepare and fry some of the ingredients, add the ingredients for the sauce and finally let it all simmer - simple.

Start by frying the diced onions and carrots, sliced mushrooms, bacon in bite-sizes and cocktail wieners for a couple of minutes. Add the pork tenderloin which has been cut in bite-sizes and fry for another 2 minutes. Add the spices, chopped tomatoes and heavy cream. Finally let it all simmer for 40 minutes - it is that simple to make this recipe for Danish Pork Stew. Serve directly in the pot together with rice.

Danish Pork Stew side dish

The traditional Danish Pork Stew is typically served with freshly boiled rice or mashed potatoes. Personally I prefer to serve my pork stew with brown rice as they contain more dietary fibers which are good for the body.

I normally make a large portion of this stew so that I have dinner for several days.

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Danish Pork Stew (Mørbradgryde)

The recipe for Danish Pork Stew is in Danish known as Mørbradgryde and is a real classic and old-fashioned stew made with pork tenderloin, bacon, cocktail wieners and of course all combined in a creamy tomato sauce. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Danish

Keyword: Danish Food, Danish recipe

Servings: people

Author: NordicFoodLiving.com

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (About 450 g / 1 lb)
150 g bacon strips
150 g mushrooms
150 g cocktail wieners
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 onions
3 carrots (diced)
2.5 dl heavy cream
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp thyme
ground black pepper

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Cut the baon in smaller pieces, peel and finely chop the onions and the carrots. Clean and slice the mushrooms.
In a large saucepan, fry the prepared bacon, onions, carrots and mushrooms. Fry for a couple of minutes.
Cut the pork tenderloin in bite-size pieces and add them to the saucepan along with the cocktail weiners. Fry for a couple of minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes, heavy cream, paprika, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Let the stew simmer for 40 minutes while preparing some rice or mashed potatoes.
Serve hot directly in the pot together with rice on the side.

Danish Roast Pork with Crackling (Flæskesteg)

Categories: Dinner/ Nordic Christmas/ Pork/ Traditional Danish

Recipe for homemade Danish Pork Roast with Crisp Rind (flæskesteg)

This is the recipe for a traditional Danish roasted pork with a crisp rind. In Denmark this roast is called a Flæskesteg which translated simply means a pork roast and it is typically served during Christmas. However, many people also have it for dinner all year around. In many countries, a pork roast is normally prepared without the rind. In this Danish version the rind is always left on and then it is cooked into crisp and salty cracklings. In Denmark, you can get this piece of meat in every grocery stores. Outside Denmark, you properly need to contact you local butcher to get a cut where the rind is left on the meat. [Read more...]

Danish Liver Pate (Leverpostej)

Categories: Lunch/ Pork/ Traditional Danish

On this page, I would like to share a recipe for homemade Danish Liver Pate or Leverpostej as it is called in Danish. Danish liver pate is probably one of the most traditional Danish food that you can serve together with the Danish rye bread.

Homemade Danish liver pate is mainly based on pork liver and pork fat and then some extra ingredients like onions, eggs, milk and flour. Making a homemade liver pate is super simple and does not require any professional cooking skills. [Read more...]

Bacon wrapped green asparagus

Categories: All Recipes/ Fast and Easy Food/ Pork/ Snacks

The best recipe for bacon wrapped green asparagus is exactly what you can find here on this page.

Even though, it is many years ago since I graduated as a mechanical engineer from the university in Copenhagen I am still seeing my old friends from the school. Every second week we meet up about 10 people from my school to eat dinner together and to have a good time. It is going on by turn, where we are meeting at each other’s homes and then we cook dinner to the rest of the group.

We have a rule that the dinner should be a two-course dinner minimum. I typically always make a two-and-half course dinner; a simple pre-snack when my guests arrive and then a main course and a dessert.

These bacon wrapped green asparagus are one of my all-time favorite pre-snacks when I am having guests over.

The perfect snack for a barbecue party

A long story short, this recipe I have listed below on this page is one of pre-snack I love to make and a snack that I know people love. They are very simple to make and it does not take that long.

You can serve these bacon wrapped asparagus as they are. I personally like to make a simple homemade dressing/dipping out of some sour cream, different herbs, some lime juice, salt and pepper. You can also serve them with a good olive oil or maybe just Ketchup - basically whatever dipping sauce you prefer.

Grill or frying pan

In the summertime, you can make these bacon wrapped asparagus on the grill in the garden. However, you can also just fry them on a frying pan in the kitchen. This is up to you.

Water soaked wooden sticks

I normally use wooden sticks to secure the bacon around the green asparagus.

You can also use steel meat needles. However, I just think the wooden sticks or toothpick are a better choice. It just looks better somehow.

Basically, it is up to you. If you decide to use wooden sticks, it is a good idea to soak the sticks in water for about 20-30 minutes. This way you reduce the risk that the sticks will burn if you are cooking these bacon asparagus on a charcoal grill in the garden.

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Bacon wrapped green asparagus

Super delicious snack for the perfect barbecue party or just when you are looking for a great side-dish for dinner. These bacon wrapped green asparagus is just super easy to make and has a fantastic taste.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Nordic

Keyword: Asparagus, Bacon

Servings: people

Author: NordicFoodLiving.com

Ingredients

Green asparagus
Strips of bacon

Instructions

Rinse the asparagus under cold water. Dry them a little using some paper towels.
Cut each asparagus into three pieces.
Depending on the size/length of the bacon, cut them into smaller pieces. The bacon should be able to be wrapped around the green asparagus about 1-1.5 times.
Now wrap each asparagus with the bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick or other wooden sticks. It is a good idea to soak the wooden sticks in water for about 20 minutes. This prevents the sticks from burning that easily which grilling those on the frying pan or on the grill.

Danish Meatballs In Curry (Boller i Karry)

Categories: All Recipes/ Pork/ Traditional Danish

Recipe for Homemade Danish Meatballs and Curry sauce (Boller i karry)

Today I would like to share a very old and traditional Danish recipe. This Danish recipe is called Boller I Karry which directly translated into English would be Danish Meatballs in Curry. I remember having had this dish since I was a kid and that it was one of my favorite. I know that my mother also liked making this dish because it is tasteful and easy to prepare.
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German Pork Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)

Categories: All Recipes/ Dinner/ Pork

This recipe I would like to share with you here on this blog page is probably, and unfortunately, not invented in Denmark even though I would have loved it had been. Breaded pork chops is probably hard to assign to one specific country but if it should be one, it should be Germany or Austria. Denmark it located just north of Germany and part of the Danish island Jutland shares boarders with Germany. Germany is a very large country compared to Denmark - in Germany, there lives about 80 million people and compared to the 6 million people in Denmark, it is a large country. Because Germany is so large, I think it is safe to say that Germany has its own food culture. Of course, because Denmark and Germany are located so close to each other we do share a few dishes, which people from both countries, would call traditional food in their own country. Actually, the Schweineschnitzel is from Austria. However, it is widely served in Germany. [Read more...]

Chili Con Carne (The Best Recipe)

Categories: Dinner/ Fast and Easy Food/ Pork

Recipe for the Best Homemade Chili Con Carne

On a cold winter day one of my favorite dishes is a well-made, spicy and tasteful Chili Con Carne. I have now, for a long time, wanted to come up with my own favorite recipe for a Chili Con Carne. After several testing and talking with people - where some of them are professional chefs - I believe that the recipe I have listed below is the world's best Chili Con Carne. [Read more...]

Parsley Ham Chicken Pie

Categories: All Recipes/ Chicken/ Dinner/ Pie/ Pork

Recipe for Homemade Parsley Chicken Ham Pie

I love making pie and especially this pie I have listed in the recipe further down on this page. This cheese, ham and chicken pie is made from scratch and from a few and simple ingredients. Making the homemade pie is simple to make and it actually does not take that long. [Read more...]

Healthy Pork, Broccoli and Bacon Pasta

Categories: All Recipes/ Dinner/ Fast and Easy Food/ Healthy Food/ Pork

Recipe for a healthy Pork and Bacon Pasta dish

I am constantly on the lookout for tasteful and delicious dinner recipes which are simple and easy to make - this recipe for a pork and bacon pasta dish is one of them. This dish is very simple to make and it only takes about 30-40 minutes of work which is why it is one of my favorite when I am in a rush or just late home from work. Besides being an easy-to-make and tasteful dish it is also very healthy be course of the broccoli. The dish contains carrots and broccoli which are both great sources of dietary fiber and vitamins and together with some good ground pork meat which are rich on proteins, then you have a healthy and fast dinner. [Read more...]

Danish Breaded Pork Patties (Karbonader)

Categories: Dinner/ Pork/ Traditional Danish

This traditional dish is in Danish called Karbonader or sometimes Krebinetter. I have always called them Krebinetter. However, I must confess after having searched around the internet I think the most common name for this dish is Karbonader. The word Karbonader can't be translated into English but they can be called Danish Breaded Pork Patties. I am not sure if this dish was originally invented in Denmark. However, it has always been a popular and traditional dish on the Danish dinner table. [Read more...]

Danish Burning Love (Brændende Kærlighed)

Categories: Dinner/ Pork/ Traditional Danish

Recipe for homemade Burning Love (Brændende Kærlighed)

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 [Read more...]

Interval Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Categories: Dinner/ Pork

If you want to cook a perfectly pieces of meat, where all the juices and taste are contained in the meat, this can be done in several ways. A rule of thumb says that the lower heat the better. This recipe shows you how you can cook the perfect pork tenderloin so that the meat gets super juicy and a delicious pink color. When we are talking about a pork tenderloin the temperature must not exceed 60 C (140 F) - above this temperature the meat starts to get grey and dried [Read more...]

Pulled Pork with Burger Buns and Coleslaw

Categories: Dinner/ Pork

As we have said in previous posts in this blog - we love to travel all over the world, and especially in the US we have traveled a lot. One thing that we love the most traveling in the US is of cause the nice people and the beautiful country but also the fact that you can get so much different and interesting food. It is always possible to find some quick and delicious food whether it is for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just an afternoon snack. One thing that the American chefs are so good at is making the perfect pulled pork meat. Pulled pork has been around in the US for some time - and we understand why, it is just super delicious! After the slow cooking time the meat gets perfectly tender and super juicy. During the resent years pulled pork has become very popular in Denmark - so of cause we have tried making it ourselves, and with great success. In general pulled pork is relatively simple to make, it just takes a lot of time. The recipe in this page is the one we have used several times. [Read more...]

Meatballs with Mozzarella

Categories: Dinner/ Pork

We love cheese and especially fresh mozzarella because it is so soft and juicy. One day we came across the idea of meatballs with a core of melted mozzarella cheese, it just sounded so delicious that we had to try it out. This recipe for meatballs with mozzarella is simple to cook and has a great taste - we have adjusted the ingredients back and forth and this is now our favorite meatball recipe. We normally serve these meatballs together with our homemade pasta and our homemade tomato sauce. I you are in hurry you can just buy a tomato sauce and some pasta from the super market - then you have yourself a super delicious and easy dinner. [Read more...]

Danish Pork Tenderloin Casserole with Bacon and Cocktail Sausages

Categories: Dinner/ Pork

This recipe for traditional homemade pork tenderloin casserole with bacon, champignons and cocktail sausages is just super delicious and easy to make. I have heard that the history for this recipe goes as far back as to the 60ties and 70ties. However, this does not change that fact that it dish has a great taste and that it is easy to change in the exact way you like it. I have made this dish countless times and I still like it.

This recipe can be used both as a dinner after [Read more...]

Hawaii Pork Patties

Categories: Dinner/ Pork

I have once heard that if you add a slice of pineapple on top of food it automatic gets 'Hawaii' in its name - I have no idea where this concept is from but I like it! The sour and sweetness in a pineapple just goes perfect with so many things. In this page I have posted my favorite recipe on Hawaii pork patties in tomato sauce with mozzarella and basil. This dinner is easy to prepare - it only takes about one hour. The fact that the pork patties are cooked in an oven in a layer of nice tomato sauce makes them really juicy and delicious. The recipe is low on carbs and has a high protein content which makes this a healthy dinner. If you have never tried pineapples like they are used in this recipe, you should differently try it out.

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Hawaii Pork Patties

Recipe for delicious Hawaii pork patties done the Nordic way. These patties are popular in Denmark and have been made for many years.

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Danish

Servings: people

Author: NordicFoodLiving.com

Ingredients

500 g ground pork
100 g sun dried tomatoes in oil
1 can diced tomatoes
4 pineapple rings
1 dl pineapple juice
125 g fresh mozzarella
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
salt and pepper

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Blend the diced tomatoes using a blender. Cut the sun dried tomatoes into smaller strips. Shape the ground pork into 4 thick patties. Spice the patties with salt and pepper and fry them in a hot pan for about 2 minutes. This is just to get a nice crisp crust. Put the patties in an ovenproof dish.
Pour the blended tomatoes in the pan you used to fry the patties. Spice with salt and pepper, sugar and oregano. Add 1 dl (1/4 cup) of the pineapple juice from the can the pineapples came in. Add the sun dried tomatoes. Heat the tomato sauce and let it boil lightly for about 5 minutes.
Pour the tomato sauce on top of the pork patties.
Cut the fresh mozzarella into slices. Put a slice of pineapple on top of each of the patties. Finish of with some mozzarella. Sprinkle some dried basil over the sauce and patties. Put the ovenproof dish in the oven at 200 C (400 F) for about 20 minutes.

Notes

Serve with boiled rice or pasta. If you want to skip some of the carbs, a simple salad is just as perfect. The last option is usually the one we go for.

Meat Sauce with Chili and Fresh Pasta

Categories: Dinner/ Pork/ Traditional Danish

This recipe for a homemade meat sauce with chili is very delicious and doesn't take that much time to make. The recipe contains many great ingredients and are rich on protein. We always try to use meat with a low fat content and especially for a recipe for meat sauce we don't believe it makes any sense to use meat with a lot of fat. If you are making patties, for your hamburgers, it makes sense to use meat with a higher fat content compared to a meat sauce - in a meat sauce there are so many different ingredients and tastes, so always use low fat meat, that way make the dish healthier. In general we always try to avoid getting too much fat from meat and dairy products, [Read more...]