Falukorv facts for kids
A picture of a falukorv, split in half
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| Region or state | Dalarna | ||||||
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| Associated national cuisine | Sweden | ||||||
| Invented | c. 16-17th century | ||||||
| Serving temperature | Hot, occasionally cold | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Smoked pork & beef/veal, potato starch, | ||||||
| Ingredients generally used | onion, salt, spices | ||||||
| 260 kcal (1089 kJ) | |||||||
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| Similar dishes | Middagskorv | ||||||
Falukorv (pronounced FAH-loo-korv) is a very popular Swedish sausage. The word korv means sausage in Swedish. It is made from a mix of smoked pork and beef. Other ingredients include potato starch, onion, salt, and mild spices. Falukorv is already cooked, so you can eat it without any extra cooking.
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The Story of Falukorv
The history of Falukorv goes back a long time. It started in the 16th and 17th centuries. This was at the Falun copper mine in Sweden. Oxen were used to pull up copper ore from the mine. Their hides were used to make strong ropes.
After the oxen were used, some of their meat was left over. People learned to salt and smoke this meat. They then used it to make sausages. This was a smart way to use all parts of the animal.
Later, in the late 1800s, a butcher named Anders Olsson helped bring this tradition back. He created the modern Falukorv. This version uses a mix of pork and beef. Thanks to him, Falukorv became the tasty sausage we know today.
Different Kinds of Falukorv
Falukorv is a very special sausage in Europe. It has a special status called "Traditional Speciality Guaranteed" (TSG). This means that only certain sausages can be called "Falukorv."
What Makes it TSG Falukorv?
To be called Falukorv, a sausage must follow strict rules. For example, only potato flour can be used to bind the ingredients together. Also, at least 45% of the sausage must be meat. Many brands of Falukorv actually have much more meat than that. This special status helps protect the traditional recipe.
What is Middagskorv?
Because of the TSG rules, manufacturers cannot call other types of sausages "Falukorv." So, they use the name middagskorv. This means "dinner sausage." Middagskorv can be made with different ingredients. For example, some have less fat. Others might be made from chicken. There are even vegetarian versions. These are often made from soy, pea, or potato protein.
Popular Falukorv Meals
Falukorv is a favorite in many Swedish homes. It is easy to cook and can be used in many dishes. Here are some common ways people enjoy it:
- Sliced and fried, served with boiled, fried, or mashed potatoes.
- Sliced and fried, often eaten with elbow macaroni.
- Sliced and fried, served with baked Swedish brown beans and a fried egg.
- Baked in the oven with cheese and mustard. Sometimes, onion or apple slices are tucked into cuts in the sausage. It is often served with roast or mashed potatoes.
- Used instead of beef in a dish called beef stroganoff. This dish is then known as korv stroganoff.
- Cut into small pieces and fried with potatoes and onions. This is a part of a dish called pyttipanna.
See also
In Spanish: Falukorv para niños
