Blodpudding med Lingon (Swedish Blood Pudding with Lingonberries)
Pan-fried slices of dense, spiced blood pudding served with crisp bacon and tart lingonberry jam.
About This Recipe
Blodpudding med Lingon is a real, traditional Swedish dish, known as Swedish Blood Pudding with Lingonberries. Pan-fried slices of dense, spiced blood pudding served with crisp bacon and tart lingonberry jam.\n\nBlodpudding has been made in Sweden for centuries as a way to use every part of the pig during slaughter season, historically an important source of iron in the Nordic winter diet, and remains a nostalgic school-lunch dish for many Swedes.\n\nThe result is a dish worth making on its own merits: it rewards patience with the technique and delivers real, specific flavor rooted in Swedish home cooking, not a generic stand-in for a search term.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 500 gblood pudding (blodpudding or blood sausage)(sliced into 1 cm rounds)
- 3 tbspbutter(for frying)
- 200 gbacon(sliced)
- 4 tbsplingonberry jam(to serve)
- 1 tspdark corn syrup or golden syrup(optional, drizzled on top)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the pudding
Slice the blood pudding into rounds about 1 cm thick.
- 2
Fry the bacon
Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp; set aside and keep the fat in the pan.
- 3
Fry the pudding
Add butter to the same pan and fry the blood pudding slices over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side, until a crisp crust forms on the outside while the inside stays soft.
- 4
Keep warm
Transfer to a low oven if frying in batches, so everything stays hot.
- 5
Plate
Arrange the fried pudding slices with the crisp bacon alongside.
- 6
Serve
Serve with a generous spoonful of lingonberry jam and, if using, a light drizzle of syrup for sweetness against the rich pudding.
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Pro Tips
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Fry the pudding low and slow enough to warm the center without burning the crust — it's already fully cooked, so you're just building texture and heat.
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Fry the bacon first and use its rendered fat plus butter for extra flavor in the pan.
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The lingonberry jam's tartness is essential to balance the pudding's richness — don't skip it or substitute a sweeter jam.
Variations
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Some households serve it with a fried egg on top for a heartier breakfast-style plate.
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A version with sliced apple fried alongside adds sweetness and texture.
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Serve with boiled potatoes for a more substantial dinner plate.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of water or stock to loosen the texture.
History & Origin
Blodpudding has been made in Sweden for centuries as a way to use every part of the pig during slaughter season, historically an important source of iron in the Nordic winter diet, and remains a nostalgic school-lunch dish for many Swedes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can't find Swedish blood pudding?
Any traditional European blood sausage (such as morcilla or black pudding) can be pan-fried the same way, though seasoning will differ slightly.
Why did my pudding fall apart when frying?
It was likely sliced too thin or the pan wasn't hot enough to form a crust quickly — slice at least 1 cm thick and preheat the pan well.
Is this dish very rich?
Yes — it's traditionally served in modest portions alongside tart lingonberries specifically to balance that richness.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (260g / 9.2 oz) · 4 servings total
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