Finally, I got to try cold-smoking a pork tenderloin, and what a beauty it turned out to be! Both my wife, our 3-year-old daughter, and I are big fans of bacon, so a lot of pork gets brined and smoked in our household. When I brine meat, it’s typically a process that takes a couple … Read more
Bacon has near god-like status among many of us Danes, and we often like to call bacon “the spice of meat.” What many do not know is that pancetta beats bacon by several lengths! Pancetta is the Italian answer to bacon, and it has a milder yet more distinctive flavor. Therefore, it is perfect for … Read more
Who doesn’t love a piece of delicious bread with their dinner or on the tapas table? Here is my take on the delightful Italian focaccia bread. This bread fits a 29 x 22 cm baking pan. Who doesn’t love a piece of delicious bread with their dinner or on the tapas table? Here is my … Read more
In just a few minutes, you can have a delicious, rich garlic mayo (or aioli) ready to serve! Garlic mayo is a versatile dressing or dip, and depending on your love for garlic, you can adjust the amount and thus the strength of your garlic mayo. Garlic mayo is a truly delightful component for a … Read more
Here is my version of the delicious, dried, Spanish meat dish lomo. So you’re probably asking: “What is lomo?”. Lomo is the loin cut that sits next to the tenderloin. Normally, it weighs 1-1.5 kg on Danish pigs, but for this recipe, I have chosen to use the “Lomo” cut from Spanish Iberico black-footed pigs. … Read more
Onions and marmalade are not immediately two things most people associate with each other. Nevertheless, onion marmalade is an incredibly delicious and flavorful condiment that can be used in many contexts: as an accompaniment to meat, fish, and poultry, as a spread in a sandwich, or try it on a potato pizza. Onions and marmalade … Read more
A delicious and easy small dish with seared scallops, tomatoes, and dry-cured olives. This dish can be served as an appetizer, a lunch course, or as part of a tapas menu.
Ceviche is raw fish that is marinated in lime or lemon juice. The acidity from the juice ensures the preparation of the fish, which turns white and has a matte appearance, almost as if it had been cooked.
Red onion chutney is somewhat unfamiliar to most Danes, but it tastes fantastic and is super easy to make. It can both elevate your lunchbox, a sandwich, or a simple everyday dinner dish to new heights. See the delicious recipe here.
The super easy and quick snack – salted almonds. You are about to have guests, and at the last minute, you realize there’s room for one more snack. That’s where the salted almonds come into play. I’ve put together a video with a walkthrough of how to make them easily. The recipe can be found … Read more