Kroppkakor Swedish potato dumplings with pork
Soft potato dumplings hiding a smoky pork and onion centre, served with melted butter and sweet lingonberry jam.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.93 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the whole unpeeled potatoes for 30 minutes until a knife slides in easily. Drain, peel while hot and press through a ricer or mash until completely smooth. Leave to cool for 20 minutes.
30 min - 2
Meanwhile fry the bacon in a dry frying pan for 5 minutes until golden. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the allspice and pepper and leave to cool.
10 min - 3
Mix the cooled potato with the egg, flour and salt to a soft, slightly sticky dough. Do not overwork it.
- 4
With floured hands, take a piece of dough the size of a small apple, flatten it in your palm, put a spoonful of the filling in the middle and close the dough round it. Roll into a smooth ball. Make 12.
- 5
Bring a wide pan of water with 2 tablespoons salt to a gentle simmer. Lower in half the dumplings and cook for 15 minutes. They float when nearly ready. Lift out with a slotted spoon.
15 min - 6
Melt the butter in a small pan until it smells nutty. Serve the dumplings with the butter poured over and the lingonberry jam on the side.
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