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Surkål

Shredded cabbage soured with vinegar and caraway, beside pork ribs

Norway Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

The Norwegian counterpart to sauerkraut, seasoned with caraway and served at Christmas with ribbe and pinnekjøtt.

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What is Surkål?

Surkål is a fermented & pickled from Norway: shredded cabbage soured with vinegar and caraway, beside pork ribs. The Norwegian counterpart to sauerkraut, seasoned with caraway and served at Christmas with ribbe and pinnekjøtt.

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cabbagespices

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pickled

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