Stegt Flæsk as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Stegt Flæsk is absolutely in that category. The subtly sweet with berries quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. pickled herring does work that no substitute can replicate.

Danish New Nordic cuisine movement redefined fine dining globally in the 2000s. There's something about the a Copenhagen smørrebrød lunch bar context that reinforces the comfort effect. æblemost apple juice alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.