Isterband

In its simplest form, this lightly smoked Swedish sausage consists of coarsely ground pork, barley, spices, lard, and (optionally) potatoes or onions. Characterized by its slightly sour flavor, isterband comes in numerous regional varieties that may differ in the basic ingredients, but they are all traditionally shortly dried before being lightly smoked. The sausages can be pan-fried or oven-baked, and they are usually accompanied by pickled beets and potatoes doused in a creamy dill-based sauce.