Grisfötter

Grisfötter is a traditional delicacy typically served on the Swedish Christmas smörgåsbord. This dish consists of salted pig’s trotters, which are simmered for several hours until tender. Once cooked, the meat is picked off the bones, placed in a bowl, covered with strained stock, then left to cool before being served, usually with pickled beets on the side. Some variations of this dish call for the addition of vinegar or spices such as bay leaves and white pepper. Most Swedes find it delightful to munch on these plain pork trotters, but some are less partial to this dish and prefer it combined with other ingredients and spices. Pig’s trotters are commonly enjoyed both in Sweden and Norway.