A classic Swedish dish that you can easily prepare! Swedish Hash (Pyttipanna) is tasty, filling and ready in no time. An easy potato recipe that you would surely be making regularly!
Don’t know about you, but I can already feel summer ending. It’s now time to start looking at some quick ‘comfort food’. This hash recipe is one of those for me. Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner; there are no restrictions on when you can have Swedish hash.
A mix of potatoes, ham, smoked pork and sausage — I cannot imagine anyone not liking this dish. Traditionally, left-over potatoes are used for pyttipanna. Thing is, we NEVER have left-over potatoes in our house (!), so I am using fresh potatoes in this recipe. 🙂
HOW TO PREPARE SWEDISH HASH (PYTTIPANNA)
WHAT TYPE OF POTATOES SHOULD I USE IN POTATO HASH?
I always use the waxy types, not the floury ones. They seem to hold their shape better and does not get mushy – despite the amount of mixing in the pan.
CAN I USE ANY KIND OF SAUSAGE IN THIS HASH RECIPE?
Yes. I have always used lamb sausage in Stockholm. However, since we’ve been living in Frankfurt for a couple of months now, I have been using ‘Frankfurters’ instead. I have no complaints either way, so use whatever type of sausage you want.
CAN I USE BACON INSTEAD OF SMOKED PORK?
I know that they are basically the same thing. But in Stockholm, I can buy this chunk of smoked pork that is slightly less salty than bacon and looks better when cut into small cubes. But since you still need to adjust the seasoning, the finished product still tastes the same. Tell you what, there was even a time that I used ‘pancetta’. Italian smoked pork… right? 😉
CAN I USE BUTTER IN THIS HASH RECIPE?
Butter is used traditionally in pyttipanna, not olive oil. So, if you love butter, feel free to use it instead.
CAN I USE CREAM IN THIS HASH RECIPE?
You might be wondering – huh?! 🙂 Some Swedes do add cream when they prepare this potato hash. I’ve tried it. I did not like it. I feel it makes the dish ‘heavier’. If you’re curious, give it a try. You might like it more than I did.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SWEDISH HASH?
Serve it with fried egg and pickled beets – that’s how it’s traditionally done in Sweden. I oftentimes skip the fried egg, but since pickled beets is pretty much a staple in Swedish households, I always have them with this potato hash.
But if you don’t have neither of them, don’t you worry! It will not lessen your enjoyment of Swedish hash. 🙂
For other Swedish savory recipes, check out these posts:
Or, if you’re looking for sweets or desserts, check out these authentic Swedish treats:
VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE SWEDISH HASH (PYTTIPANNA)
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MY AMAZON PICKS:
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 grams potatoes (about 5 medium-sized potatoes), peeled and cut into tiny cubes
- 1 medium onion, sliced finely
- 100 grams smoked pork or bacon, cut into tiny cubes (about 1/2 cup, heaping)
- 100 grams ham, cut into tiny cubes (about 1/2 cup, heaping)
- 150 grams sausage, cut into tiny cubes (about 1 cup)
- salt and pepper, for seasoning
- parsley, chopped roughly for garnish (optional)
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Over medium-high heat, heat up olive oil on a large pan.
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Once oil is ready, add potatoes and cook until slightly soft.
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Add onions, smoked pork, ham and sausage. Mix to combine.
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Add salt and pepper. Mix. Cook until potatoes are fully cooked.
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Add parsley, if desired.
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Serve.
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