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Faroe Islands

Wind-Dried Mutton

Skerpikjøt

The most iconic Faroese dish; wind-dried mutton fermented in a hjallur (traditional wooden drying shed with slatted walls) for five to nine months; intensely flavoured, earthy, and umami-rich; served thinly sliced on rye bread or as part of a family meal; a TasteAtlas-listed must-try.

Cured MeatsVery rare