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Æbleflæsk (apples and smoked bacon)

A traditional Danish dish combining sweet apples and crispy smoked bacon, spiced with cinnamon and pepper. Served hot, alongside meats or on its own with potatoes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

352 kcal per serving

Protein
12.6 g
Carbohydrates
27.7 g
of which sugars
23.5 g
Fat
20.3 g
of which saturated fat
7.2 g
Fiber
4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the apples, remove the core and cut them into thick wedges.
  2. Finely slice the onions.
  3. Fry the lardons in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Add the onions and let them color for 5 minutes, stirring.
  5. Add the apples, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and pepper, then stir.
  6. Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes over low heat, until the apples are tender but still holding their shape.
  7. Adjust the seasoning with a little salt and serve hot, with boiled potatoes.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Replace half the bacon with sautéed mushrooms for a less fatty dish.

Using what's available here. If you can't find smoked bacon, use sliced bacon cut into pieces.

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Original Ecomely recipe.