Potatiskorv (more commonly known as värmlandskorv in Sweden) is a regional Swedish sausage from
Värmland
Värmland () also known as Wermeland, is a '' landskap'' (historical province) in west-central Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Dalsland, Dalarna, Västmanland, and Närke, and is bounded by Norway in the west. Latin name versions are '' ...
, made with ground pork, beef, onions, and potatoes. Potatiskorv is traditionally served hot at Christmas in Värmland but often served hot or cold throughout the year.
"Potatiskorv" is what this sausage is called in parts of Värmland. In most parts of Sweden, the word "potatiskorv" is unknown, while "Värmlandskorv" is well known and sold commercially around Christmas throughout the country, for the benefit of people from Värmland. In the United States, "potatiskorv" (usually written "potatis korv") is the name that has stuck among people with Swedish roots.
There is also a local sausage in parts of
Småland known as "potatiskorv", mentioned in the
Emil children's books by
Astrid Lindgren. However, that sausage contains no beef, only potatoes and pork.
See also
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List of sausages
References
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External links
Potatis korv recipe from Odebolt in IowaLinked 2012-10-29
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Swedish sausages
Christmas food
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