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How to make Norwegian Potato Klub and Side Pork with Aunt Ruby in Montevideo, Minnesota March 2015

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Norwegian Potato Ball

Cultural Context

Originating from rural Norway, the Potato Ball is a hearty dish traditionally made to utilize leftover meats and potatoes. It's often served during festive occasions and family gatherings, reflecting the resourcefulness of Norwegian cuisine. Today, variations can be found across Scandinavia, with each region adding its own twist to the recipe.

NorwegianNOmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups potatoes
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons grease
1 cup beer

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is typically cheaper and still flavorful.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Smoked sausage can add similar flavor at a lower cost.

1

Grind the potatoes.

2

Add flour to the ground potatoes, ensuring there's enough flour to absorb the water.

3

Stir the mixture until it reaches a tough consistency.

4

Cook the potato mixture until it hardens, which takes about an hour.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingmashing

Equipment Needed

large potslotted spoonmixing bowlpotato masher

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freelow-carbpescatarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

KjøttkakerPotetballRaspeball

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