🇳🇴 Norwegian Cuisine

Smalahove

Smoked Lamb Head

Prep Time 4 hours

Servings 2

Difficulty Hard

Calories 518 kcal

Salted, smoked, and steamed lamb head, a western Norwegian delicacy traditionally eaten before Christmas. A dish for the adventurous.

Ingredients

1 lamb head, split and cleaned
coarse salt
water for soaking
mashed rutabaga for serving
boiled potatoes for serving

Instructions

1 Salt the lamb head thoroughly and let cure for several days.
2 Smoke over birch wood for several hours until golden brown.
3 Soak in water overnight to remove excess salt.
4 Steam or boil for approximately 3 hours until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone. Serve with mashed rutabaga and boiled potatoes.

Did You Know?

Traditionally, the ear and eye are eaten first as they are considered the best parts. Smalahove has become a bucket-list food for adventurous travelers.