Fårikål

Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 120 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Layers of lamb and cabbage are braised with peppercorns until deliciously tender in this recipe for fårikål, Norway's national dish.

Ingredients

8 ounces sliced lamb meat
1 head cabbage, cored and sliced
2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
salt to taste

Directions

1 Arrange a layer of sliced lamb in the bottom of a Dutch oven or soup pot. Top with a layer of cabbage. Repeat layering as many times as you can; season with salt to taste. Tie peppercorns into a small piece of cheesecloth; place in center of casserole. Pour water in and cover with a lid.
2 Bring to a boil; simmer over low heat for 2 hours. Remove peppercorns before serving.