Swedish Blood Pudding with Lingonberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) fresh pork blood 500g (1.1 lb) fresh pork blood
• 200g (1 cup) barley or oats 200g (1 cup) barley or oats
• 1 liter (4 cups) water 1 liter (4 cups) water
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• Lingonberry sauce, for serving Lingonberry sauce, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 2g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the barley or oats and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2.
   In a separate pot, heat the fresh pork blood over medium heat until warmed through.
3. 3.
   Add the cooked barley or oats to the pot with the pork blood. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
4. 4.
   Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches a pudding-like consistency, about 30-40 minutes.
5. 5.
   Remove the pot from the heat and let the blood pudding cool slightly.
6. 6.
   Transfer the blood pudding to a greased loaf pan or individual molds. Allow it to cool completely and set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
7. 7.
   Once set, remove the blood pudding from the molds and slice into thick pieces.
8. 8.
   Serve the blood pudding with lingonberry sauce on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Barley or oats — Make sure to cook the grains until tender before adding them to the blood mixture. This will ensure a pleasant texture in the final dish.

Tips & Tricks

• If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the cooked blood pudding mixture before transferring it to the molds.
• Serve the blood pudding warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
• Lingonberry sauce can be substituted with cranberry sauce if lingonberries are not available.
• Blood pudding can be enjoyed as a main dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Serving advice

Serve the Swedish Blood Pudding with lingonberry sauce on the side. Accompany it with traditional Swedish sides like pickled cucumbers, boiled potatoes, and a fresh green salad.

Presentation advice

Arrange the sliced blood pudding on a plate, drizzle the lingonberry sauce over it, and garnish with a sprig of fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.