Norwegian Medisterkaker with Lingonberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) ground pork 500g (1.1 lb) ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon butter
• Lingonberry sauce, for serving Lingonberry sauce, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 22g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 8g, 2g
• Protein: 24g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. 2.
   Pour in the milk and continue mixing until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly sticky.
3. 3.
   Shape the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
4. 4.
   Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the medisterkaker patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
5. 5.
   Remove the medisterkaker from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease.
6. 6.
   Serve the medisterkaker hot with lingonberry sauce on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ground pork — Ensure that the ground pork is fresh and of high quality to achieve the best flavor and texture in the medisterkaker.
• Lingonberry sauce — If you can't find lingonberry sauce, you can substitute it with cranberry sauce, which will provide a similar tangy flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cloves to the medisterkaker mixture.
• If the mixture feels too sticky, you can wet your hands with water while shaping the patties to prevent sticking.
• Serve the medisterkaker with a side of lingonberry sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added freshness.

Serving advice

Serve the medisterkaker hot, accompanied by boiled potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and lingonberry sauce on the side. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley for an appealing presentation.

Presentation advice

Arrange the golden-brown medisterkaker on a platter, drizzle the lingonberry sauce over them, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The vibrant colors of the lingonberry sauce and the green parsley will make the dish visually appealing.