This Norwegian Christmas dish is RIBBE - Norwegian Christmas food

pork belly

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

gravy

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: store-bought sauce

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

Chop garlic, carrots, and onions into big chunks.

Spread chopped vegetables in a roasting pan.

Place pork ribs on top of the vegetables.

Rub pork ribs with salt and black pepper, then refrigerate for 2-3 days to marinate.

Cut the rind of the pork ribs into small square shapes without cutting through.

Add bay leaves to the pan with vegetables and pork.

Pour in 1 deciliter of water and 1 deciliter of dark beer into the pan.

Cover the pan tightly with foil, ensuring the skin doesn't touch the foil.

Preheat the oven to 230 degrees Celsius.

Place the covered pan in the oven for 2-4 hours depending on the recipe.

Prepare minced pork for meatballs by adding salt, potato starch, nutmeg powder, and dried ginger, then mix.

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