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I Cooked A Sheep's Head And Ate It!! **GONE TERRIBLY WRONG** | SMALAHOVE

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Smalahove

Cultural Context

Originating from Western Norway, Smalahove is a traditional dish made from a sheep's head, typically served during the winter months and festive occasions. It reflects the resourcefulness of rural communities, utilizing every part of the animal. Today, it remains a cultural symbol of Norwegian heritage, often enjoyed during Christmas and other celebrations, with modern variations including different side dishes and cooking methods.

NorwegianNOmain
240 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
sheep's head
water
salt
potatoes
rutabaga
barley
butter
black pepper
onions
carrots
herbs
mustard

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

sheep's head

🥗Healthier: pork head

💰Cheaper: chicken

Pork head offers similar texture, while chicken is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine is budget-friendly.

1

Order a sheep's head and wait for it to arrive.

2

Open the package containing the sheep's head and react to its appearance.

3

Put on gloves to handle the sheep's head due to its appearance.

4

Submerge the sheep's head in water to soak overnight to draw out salt.

5

Change the water after soaking to ensure it's fresh.

6

Boil the sheep's head in water for 2 hours.

7

Taste a piece of the cheek from the sheep's head.

8

Comment on the texture and flavor of the cheek meat.

9

Cut a piece from the tongue and describe the experience of eating it.

10

Try the eye of the sheep's head and react to the texture and flavor.

11

Reflect on the overall experience of eating the sheep's head.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardserving platter

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

SmalahoveSmalahove (sheep's head)

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