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Nutritional Values

🔥800kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾—Carbs
🥑68gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Christmas Rib

How to order / say it
Say it Ribbe — [REH-buh]
Order I'd like the ribbe, please.
Locally Jeg vil gjerne ha ribbe, takk.
Say locally

Traditional Norwegian pork rib served during Christmas.

Why try it?

Ribbe is a cherished dish during the Norwegian Christmas season, representing tradition and festivity, bonding families around a hearty festive meal.

How it tastes

The ribbe offers a deliciously crispy crackling and juicy pork, seasoned with salt and pepper, creating rich, savory flavors paired with classic Scandinavian sides.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Consuming ribbe has been a tradition dating back to the 18th century, with pork being a preferred meat during winter as it provided ample fat for keeping warm.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 1 kg pork rib
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g pepper
  • 🌿 2 leaves bay leaf
  • 500 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Season pork ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Place in oven on high heat to crisp the skin.
  3. 3 Lower heat and roast until tender.
  4. 4 Serve with traditional accompaniments like sauerkraut.

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