10 MUST-TRY DANISH FOODS

from DSS News March 2023

10 MUST-TRY DANISH FOODS

Aebleskiver

Aebleskiver is rumored to have originated with the Vikings, but the earliest known aebleskivers have been found in 300year old copper pans.

Oysters

Danish oysters are mostly found in Limfjord and are some of the best oysters in the world.

Fish

A country largely surrounded by the sea, fishing is a big industry in Denmark and this is clearly reflected in their cuisine!

BEER & SNAPS

Denmark has a long-standing beer and snaps history. Snaps is a word for a small shot of a strong alcoholic beverage. You may also know of several well-known Danish beers like Carlsberg and Tuborg. .

Flaeskesteg

This pork roast has been a big part of Danish Christmas feasts ever since the Medieval Ages. You can identify this dish by the crackling on the top.

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Tartar Sauce (Remoulade)

1 c. prepared mustard

1 c. light brown sugar (not packed)

1 1/2 Tbsp. dill weed

1/4 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. salad oil

Blend first four ingredients. Whisk in oil, a little at a time. Store in refrigerator.

Makes approximately 1 3/4 cups.

Boiled Cod Fish (Kogt

3 to 4 lbs. cod

2 bay leaves

1 Tbsp. vinegar

1 Tbsp. salt

Clean the codfish and put it into boiling water with bay leaves, salt and vinegar. Sliced fish should simmer for about 10 minutes. Whole fish must simmer gently for about 20 minutes.

Lemon Sauce

(Citron smør)

1/4 c. butter

1/2 tsp. cornstarch

1/4 c. cream

Dash salt

Jucie of 1 lemon

Mix the cream and cornstarch together; add the butter and salt, bring to a boil. When thickened, add the lemon juice. Serve over fish, cauliflower or any vegetable that is improved with a sharp sauce.

From Danish Sisterhood Treasures Cookbook. Recipe from Yvonne Schott, Lodge 177, Solvang, CA

Cut along the border for your very own recipe card!

Boiled Cod Fish (cont.)

Drain well and serve immediately with boiled potatoes and two different sauces, one pure melted butter, the other made of butter, flour and milk, and seasoned with mustard or horseradish.

Cut along the border for your very own recipe card!

Pamela Mauney

Helen Phillips

Judith Andersen

Linda Buck

Margaret Raven

Cynthia Andersen

Heidi Althauser

Danish Sisterhood of America CONVENTION VENDOR FORM

On October 6-8, 2023, the Danish Sisterhood of America will hold its 28 th National Convention in Bloomington, Minnesota. Radisson Blu MOA

We are happy to offer you space in our Merchant Mall at $125.00 for three days. There will be a 6’2” table w/cloth available to you along with two chairs. Tablecloth plus skirting $10.00 per day. Electric $80.00 per day Due to the size of the room, we are limited to 10 tables on a first-come basis. Deadline for return of Convention Vendor Form is October 31, 2022

April 30, 2022.

Vendor Name/Lodge ___________________________________________________________________

Contact Name __________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________ Phone ______________

The set-up time will be available Thursday October 5 th 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Please mail your check payable to Danish Sisterhood of America

Table $125.00__

Tablecloth

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Karen Vig -Keathley

109 South First Street

Itasca, IL 60143 -2114