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Danish Smørrebrød served and ready to eat

Danish Smørrebrød

Danish open sandwiches on dense rye bread with toppings like smoked salmon, prawn, pickled herring or roast pork — elegant Danish lunch.

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15 minPrep
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4Serves
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Ingredients

  • 8 slices dense rye bread
  • Butter for spreading
  • Toppings (choose 4): smoked salmon + dill + lemon; cooked prawns + dill mayo + lemon; pickled herring + onion + sour cream; roast beef + fried onion + horseradish; egg + tomato + chives

Instructions

  1. Butter each slice of rye bread generously.
  2. Layer toppings prettily — Danish smørrebrød is meant to be arranged like a small painting.
  3. Garnish with herbs, lemon zest, or pickles.
  4. Eat with knife and fork.
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Tara’s tips

  • The bread is the foundation — dense, slightly sour rye.
  • Composition matters — Danes take it seriously.

Serving suggestions

  • Eat with cold beer or schnapps.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

How many per person?

3-4 different smørrebrød make a proper Danish lunch.

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