The Danish kitchen is renowned for its hearty and rustic meals. Whether a tender roast made from organic meat or a savory casserole with fresh vegetables, these dishes are at the heart of Danish dining culture – and a key part of cozy hygge moments.

With Polish pottery roasting & casserole dishes, food retains its juices, cooks evenly, and can be served straight from the oven to the table. Each piece is hand-painted, ovenproof and highly durable – ideal for authentic Danish cooking.

 

 Three Classic Danish Roasts

 

 

1. Roast Pork with Crackling (Flæskesteg)

 

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 1.2 kg organic pork roast with rind

• 3 organic onions

• 2 organic carrots

• 500 ml organic vegetable stock

• 2 bay leaves, salt, pepper

Preparation:

1. Score the rind and rub generously with salt.

2. Place in a Polish pottery roasting dish with vegetables & stock.

3. Roast at 200 °C for 90 minutes, basting regularly.

4. Serve with red cabbage and potatoes.

 

2. Danish Beef Roast (Oksebryst)

 

Ingredients:

• 1.2 kg organic beef brisket/shoulder

• 2 organic carrots, 1 celery root, 1 onion

• 500 ml organic beef stock

• 200 ml organic red wine

• Thyme, salt, pepper

Preparation:

1. Brown meat, transfer to a Polish pottery dish.

2. Sauté vegetables, deglaze with wine & stock, add to dish.

3. Season with thyme, roast at 160 °C for 2 hours.

4. Serve with potatoes and sauce.

 

3. Roast Duck with Apples & Prunes (Andesteg)

 

Ingredients:

• 1 organic duck (approx. 2 kg)

• 2 organic apples, 2 organic onions

• 100 g organic prunes

• Salt, pepper, marjoram

Preparation:

1. Stuff duck with apples, onions & prunes, season.

2. Place in Polish pottery roasting dish, roast 2 hours at 180 °C.

3. Baste with juices during roasting.

4. Serve with red cabbage & caramelized potatoes.

 

 Three Danish Casserole Classics

 

 

1. Potato Gratin with Bacon (Kartoffelgratin med bacon)

 

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 800 g organic potatoes

• 200 g organic bacon cubes

• 300 ml organic cream

• 1 organic onion

• Salt, pepper, nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Slice potatoes.

2. Fry bacon & onion.

3. Layer in Polish pottery casserole dish, pour cream over.

4. Bake 45 min at 180 °C.

 

2. Danish Pasta Casserole (Pastagratin)

 

Ingredients:

• 400 g organic pasta

• 200 g organic ham cubes

• 150 g organic grated cheese

• 300 ml organic milk

• 2 organic eggs

• Salt, pepper, nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Cook pasta al dente.

2. Beat eggs with milk, season.

3. Combine pasta, ham & cheese in Polish pottery dish, pour over.

4. Bake 35 min at 180 °C until golden.

 

3. Vegetable Gratin with Cheese (Grøntsagsgratin)

 

Ingredients:

• 500 g mixed organic vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)

• 200 g organic cheese

• 200 ml organic cream

• 2 organic eggs

• Salt, pepper

Preparation:

1. Blanch vegetables briefly.

2. Beat eggs with cream, season.

3. Arrange vegetables in Polish pottery dish, pour over, top with cheese.

4. Bake 40 min at 180 °C.

 

 Served in Polish pottery roasting & casserole dishes, Danish cooking becomes not only delicious but also a stylish hygge dining experience.