Julbord is the traditional Christmas smörgåsbord in Scandinavian countries. Traditionally, it has three courses and features family recipes as well as local dishes.
Course One: Fish, Fish, Fish!
Start your holiday Julbord off right with some fabulous pickled herring and lox! For some traditional pairings, try your herring with boiled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, washed down with strong spirits. (Snaps, Aquavit, or Brännvin – your choice!) Some other popular dishes in the first course include: baked salmon, smoked eel, and crab canapes (with a variety of sauces and dips.)
Course Two: Cold Cuts Galore!
This is when the Christmas ham makes an appearance, usually paired with a strong mustard. Other traditional cold cuts include sausages, head cheese, and liver paste. Soft and crisp breads serve as the base, and various cheeses and relishes top off the creations.
Course Three: Warming it Up
A traditional start to this course involves dipping bread into the stock from the Christmas ham. Other dishes include Swedish meatballs, roasted pork ribs, small fried sausages, and a potato casserole of matchstick potatoes, cream, onion, and anchovies called “Jansson’s Temptation.”
(Wait... what about the lutfisk? It is traditionally served for dinner two days following the Julbord feast.)
...Did you think I forgot dessert?
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Want to try a Julbord, but don’t know where to start? We’re hosting one! Join us at IKEA Twin Cities on December 9, 2011 for a fabulous all-you-can-eat feast of Swedish fare. Tickets are $9.99 for adults, $2.49 for children 12 and under. We will have two seatings this year, one at 5pm, and one at 7pm. Live music and a cash bar ensure much singing and toasting throughout the evening! Tickets are on sale now at the IKEA Twin Cities restaurant, and will sell out – don’t wait!
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