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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Aalborg Rullepølse

How to order / say it
Say it Aalborg Rullepølse — [al-borg roll-uh-pulse-uh]
Order Can I have Aalborg Rullepølse?
Locally Kan jeg få Aalborg Rullepølse?
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A cold cut made from rolled seasoned meat.

Why try it?

Aalborg Rullepølse is a local adaptation of the traditional Danish sausage, showcasing the city’s charcuterie skills and the love of smørrebrød toppings.

How it tastes

Flavored with spices, the meat is tender and marbled, usually sliced thinly and served on rye bread, often accompanied by pickles and onions.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

Originating in the 19th century as a method to preserve meat, Aalborg Rullepølse became a beloved part of Danish open sandwiches, embodying Aalborg's rich meat-packing history.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g pork belly
  • 🧂 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 🥩 2 sheets gelatine
  • 🧂 1 tbsp salt
  • 🍋 100 ml vinegar

Method

  1. 1 Season pork belly with spices and roll tightly.
  2. 2 Wrap with gelatine sheets.
  3. 3 Boil in salted water, then cool and refrigerate before slicing.

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