Danish Frikadeller with Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp chopped dill

Steps

1. Mix pork, beef, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, salt and allspice until just combined; rest 10 minutes.
2. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then toss with half the dill and a little butter if desired.
3. Toss cucumber with vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and remaining dill; set aside to pickle.
4. Form meat mixture into 12 oval patties. Pan-fry in butter over medium heat until deeply browned on both sides.
5. Lower heat and cook until the centers of the patties reach 160°F, 5 to 7 minutes more.
6. Serve frikadeller with dill potatoes and cucumber salad.

Allergen note: Contains eggs, dairy and wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.