Pølser
This famous snack is often referred to as the rød pølser, and it is the most common fast food eaten in Denmark. In fact, nothing is considered to be more Danish than eating freshly prepared pølser followed by a refreshing bottle of beer.
It consists of a traditional Danish sausage served in a bun and is held to be a sort of a gourmet hot dog. The original pølser is distinguished by its unusual red color and is traditionally made with pure pork. The first pølser originated around 1921.
It quickly became popular, and has since become an important heritage and fast food tradition all over Denmark. It is sold on the streets at mobile food stands called pølsevogns, where many types of hot dogs are served, but pølser is the absolute crowd pleaser. Read more
There are more than 120 pølsevogns in Copenhagen, and they are present all year round. Pølser is usually served with the sausage sticking out of the bun on both sides, and the traditional condiments served with the sausage are ketchup, mustard and Danish remoulade.
The traditional Danish pølser is crowned by the addition of chopped onions, a heap of fried onions, and sliced pickles on top.
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WHERE TO EAT The best Pølser in the world (according to food experts)
"There was a famous Danish national late-night dish. That's a classic one. All my happiest moments seem to revolve around meat in two forms. That's superb. It's really good. Come to Copenhagen, NOMA for lunch, John's for dinner."
"I thoroughly enjoyed Døp, the organic hot dog stand. The center of Copenhagen is packed with hot dog carts, but this one serves products made from Hanegal‘s organic meat. A great snack. Or lunch."
"Made from organic pork sausage, Bornholm mustard and a chanterelle sauce, Andersen's 'Grand Danois' hot dog is quite possibly Denmark's finest."
