Ribbe

If you are looking for a traditional Norwegian Christmas dinner, start with the Ribbe. Ribbe or Juleribbe is one of the most iconic dishes in the traditional Norwegian kitchen. Made from pork belly, the goal is the juiciest meat with the crispiest crackling. This method is by far the easiest way of getting the most spectacularly crispy crackling and mouth-watering meat.

This roast pork belly needs several hours in the oven, but once it is formed its golden crust and is served on the table with potatoes, sour cabbage, and lingonberry sauce, chances are you will not want anything else for Christmas dinner ever again. Luckily for you as a visitor to Norway, you can also get your hands on Ribbe in the run-up to Christmas, perhaps at Asylet in Oslo.

In addition, Toplist has a few useful tips for you. If you want super juicy meat, you need low and slow heat. If you want crisp crackling, you need high heat. And if you consider making extra meat, so you can have Norwegian Ribbe steam buns leftover dinner!