Knuckle Of Pork With Mashed Swedes Flasklagg Med Rotmos Recipes

KNUCKLE OF PORK WITH MASHED SWEDES (FLASKLAGG MED ROTMOS)

Steps:

• Rinse the knuckle.
• (If using salted, soak in cold water for 12 hours).
• Cover with water in a pot, add the bouquet, pepper and salt.
• Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2-3 hours, or until done.
• One hour before serving, peel and cut the roots into chunks.
• Take some of the broth and boil the swedes for 30 minutes.
• Then add the potatoes and the carrot and some more broth if necessary.
• Boil until soft (abt. 20 minutes).
• Now there should not be much liquid left.
• Mash the roots, add salt and pepper to taste, and eventually stir in the butter.
• Serve with the knuckle and mustard.

SCANDINAVIAN ROTMOS (SIDE DISH WITH RUTABAGAS AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring water, allspice, peppercorns, and salt to a boil.
• Peel and finely chop the rutabagas and carrots. Add to the pot.
• Reduce temp to a low boil and cook for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the potatoes.
• After the 15 minutes is up, add the potatoes and cook an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes rutabagas, and carrots, adding just enough cooking water to get a creamy purée.
• Place in a serving bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg, and top with butter.