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Sol over Gudhjem

Smoked herring on rye with raw egg yolk, radish and chives.

Denmark Charcuterie & cured One for the adventurous

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Named after the Bornholm fishing town of Gudhjem, where herring were smoked in tall chimneys; the raw yolk is the sun over the town.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sol over Gudhjem?

Sol over Gudhjem is a charcuterie & cured from Denmark: smoked herring on rye with raw egg yolk, radish and chives. Named after the Bornholm fishing town of Gudhjem, where herring were smoked in tall chimneys; the raw yolk is the sun over the town.

Made with

fisheggwheat

Cooked

smokedraw

Nutrition facts

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The atlas would have to match every ingredient to a food-composition database before it could publish a figure, and an estimate is not worth having if someone is counting on it.

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