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Finnish Läskisoosi with Lingonberry Relish

Name: Finnish Läskisoosi with Lingonberry Relish
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g pork belly, sliced; 2 large onions, finely sliced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 500ml beef stock; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper, to taste; 250g fresh lingonberries; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Fresh parsley, chopped; Ground white pepper

A traditional Finnish dish featuring tender pork slices in a rich onion sauce, perfectly paired with a tart lingonberry relish.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 8, 2026

Finnish Läskisoosi with Lingonberry Relish — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Läskisoosi (Pork and Onion Sauce)

For the Lingonberry Relish

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 722 kcal
Protein: 14.25 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Fat: 61.75 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2889 kcal
Protein: 57 g
Carbs: 102 g
Fat: 247 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g pork belly sliced	2240	48	0	224	0
2 large onions finely sliced	88	2	20	0	4
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour	56	2	12	0	0
500ml beef stock	20	4	2	0	0
2 tablespoons butter	204	0	0	23	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
250g fresh lingonberries	130	1	30	0	10
3 tablespoons sugar	144	0	37	0	0
1 tablespoon water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
Fresh parsley chopped	2	0	0	0	0
Ground white pepper	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Season Pork
Season the pork slices with salt and pepper.
2
Refrigerate
Leave the seasoned pork in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
3
Warm Up
Bring the pork to room temperature before cooking.

Preparing the Lingonberry Relish

1
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine lingonberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
2
Cook
Cook over medium heat until the berries burst and the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
3
Cool
Let the relish cool before serving.

Additional Tips

1
Avoid Burning the Flour
When making the roux, stir continuously to prevent the flour from scorching.
2
Uniform Onion Slices
Use a mandolin to slice onions uniformly thin for even cooking.

How to Make Finnish Läskisoosi with Lingonberry Relish

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté the Pork
Heat butter in a pan and cook the pork slices until browned. Remove and set aside.
2
Make the Sauce
In the same pan, add onions and sauté until translucent. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir until well incorporated. Gradually add beef stock, stirring to avoid lumps.
3
Simmer
Return the pork to the pan. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour until the sauce is thick and pork is tender.