How to pronounce Æbleflæsk

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɛːbləˌflɛsk/. In plain English letters that is EB-leh-flesk, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Æbleflæsk?

Æbleflæsk is a main dish of Denmark. Where it comes from: Funen. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are pork and vegetables. It tastes sweet, savory and smoky.

Where Æbleflæsk comes from

Æbleflæsk is one of 19 signature dishes of Denmark on this map. See all dishes from Southern Denmark.

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