Bacon-Filled Potato Dumplings in Ham Broth

Bacon-Filled Potato Dumplings in Ham Broth

Name: Bacon-Filled Potato Dumplings in Ham Broth
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: 1 (2.3 kg) unsmoked bone-in ham; 1 tsp salt, to taste; 2.3 kg russet potatoes, peeled and shredded; 480 g all-purpose flour; 180 g stone ground whole wheat flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt, to taste; 3 slices bacon, cut into 2.5 cm square pieces; 1 pinch salt and black pepper, to taste

A comforting Scandinavian dish featuring large, hearty potato dumplings filled with bacon, simmered in a flavorful ham broth. Perfect for a cozy, wintry supper.

2 hr 15 min

easy

378kcal

calories

37g

carbohydrates

11g

fat

fiber

31g

protein

296mg

sodium

sugar

Dinner Norwegian

Ingredients

1 (2.3 kg) unsmoked bone-in ham

1 tsp salt, to taste

2.3 kg russet potatoes, peeled and shredded

480 g all-purpose flour

180 g stone ground whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt, to taste

3 slices bacon, cut into 2.5 cm square pieces

1 pinch salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1

In a large soup pot (at least 10 quarts), add the ham and pour in 3.8 to 4.7 liters of water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours to make a rich stock. Remove the ham, skim any foam off the broth, and stir in 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste).

Step 2

Place the shredded potatoes in a large bowl. Using very wet hands, mix in the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to form a sticky dough.

Step 3

Bring the ham stock to a full, rolling boil. Keep a bowl of water nearby. With very wet hands, pinch off about 2/3 cup of dough, press a piece of bacon into the center, and roll the dough into a ball about 6.5 cm across. Carefully slip the dumpling into the boiling broth along the side of the pot. Repeat with the remaining dough, using the bowl of water to keep your hands very wet, until all the dumplings are in the broth.

Step 4

Cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Gently lift any stuck dumplings from the bottom of the pot. Cover the pot again and simmer for about 1 hour. The dumplings will float to the top of the broth as they cook.

Step 5

Using a slotted spoon, gently lift the dumplings from the broth and stack them in a bowl for serving. Sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving.