Falukorv

Falukorv is a large Swedish sausage made of a grated mixture of pork and beef or veal with potato starch flour and mild spices. Note that Falukorv is a cooked sausage and can as such be eaten "raw" or as is. Many Swedes slice it and eat it on a sandwich much as you would with a slice of ham.

History

The history of Falukorv reaches back to the Falun copper mine during the 16th and 17th, where ox hide was used for ropes and some of the meat remaining after slaughter was used for sausages. The sausage was based on the Lyoner sausage; the recipe, in which the meat is smoked and salted, was probably brought to the region by Germans working in the mine. ^{[citation needed]}

The tradition of preparing the meat in this way was revitalised in the late 19th century by the butcher Anders Olsson, whose initiative led to the development of the modern Falukorv, which uses a mixture of pork and beef or veal. Falukorv has enjoyed high popularity since then.

The designation Falukorv received protection in Sweden in 1973.

In the EU

In the EU, restrictions apply to what may be labeled "Falukorv" since 2001. Only potato flour may be used as a binding agent, and the amount of meat may not fall short of 40%.

Falukorv has TSG Status.

Typical falukorv meals

Sliced and fried with boiled, fried or mashed potato
Sliced and fried with elbow macaroni
Sliced and fried, served with baked Swedish brown beans and fried egg
Gratinated whole, partially sliced, in the oven with cheese and mustard, often with slices of onion tucked in between the slices, accompanied by roasted or mashed potatoes.
Substitute for beef in Beef Stroganoff (is then called Korv Stroganoff which means "Sausage Stroganoff"), commonly served at canteens.

References

EC PDO/PGI/TSG Food List