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Jönköping cuisine

Smålandsk Spettkaka (Småland Spit Cake)

A delicate cake made by dripping egg and sugar batter onto a rotating spit, resulting in a crisp yet airy dessert, served with whipped cream. 1)

Vättern Röding (Arctic Char from Lake Vättern)

Fresh Arctic char, pan-seared or smoked, served with dill-infused potatoes and a lemon-dill cream sauce. 2)

Gräddstuvad Svamp (Creamed Mushrooms)

A rich and earthy dish made from local chanterelles or porcini mushrooms, sautéed and simmered in cream, served with rye bread. 3)

Äppelkaka med Vaniljsås (Apple Cake with Vanilla Sauce)

A traditional baked apple dessert featuring cinnamon and breadcrumbs, paired with a creamy vanilla sauce. 4)

Ostkaka från Småland (Småland Cheesecake)

A local specialty made with fresh milk curds, eggs, and almonds, baked to perfection and served with cloudberry jam and whipped cream. 5)

Stekt Abborre (Fried Perch)

Perch caught from the region's lakes, lightly floured, fried, and served with boiled potatoes and a fresh dill sauce. 6)

Kroppkakor (Potato Dumplings)

Potato dumplings filled with smoked pork or bacon, boiled, and served with melted butter and lingonberry jam. 7)

Löjromstoast (Bleak Roe Toast)

Crispy toast topped with Jönköping’s prized Vättern bleak roe, crème fraîche, red onions, and dill—a luxurious appetizer. 8)

Gravade Vätternkräftor (Cured Crayfish)

Crayfish from Lake Vättern, cured with a mix of dill, sugar, and salt, served cold with buttered flatbread. 9)

Lingonpäron (Lingonberry-Poached Pears)

Pears gently poached in a lingonberry syrup, creating a sweet-tart dessert, often served with vanilla ice cream. 10)

Ärtsoppa och Pannkakor (Pea Soup and Pancakes)

A Thursday tradition: yellow pea soup flavored with pork, followed by thin pancakes served with jam and whipped cream. 11)

Kålpudding (Cabbage Casserole)

Layers of lightly fried cabbage and ground pork, baked with a sweet syrup glaze, served with lingonberries. 12)

Rökt Ål (Smoked Eel)

Eel from Lake Vättern, smoked to perfection, served with pickled vegetables and buttered potatoes. 13)

Vildsvinsstek (Wild Boar Roast)

Wild boar from the region’s forests, slow-roasted with juniper berries and served with root vegetable mash and a red wine sauce. 14)

Toscaäpplen (Tosca Apples)

Baked apples topped with a crunchy caramel-almond crust, a dessert that combines simplicity with rich flavors. 15)