About this dish
A whole roasted or steamed sheep's head, traditionally eaten around the winter holidays.
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Ingredients
🐑1 salted, smoked sheep's head
🥔Boiled potatoes, for serving
🥬Mashed rutabaga, for serving
Method
Serves 21
Soak the salted sheep's head in water for several hours to reduce saltiness.2
Steam or simmer the head for several hours until the meat is very tender.3
Rest briefly before serving.4
Serve traditionally with boiled potatoes and mashed rutabaga.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Smalahove is a traditional dish from western Norway, historically eaten around Christmas, though it's considered a distinctive, less common dish today rather than an everyday food.
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