Syltelabb is a Norwegian traditional dish, usually eaten around and before

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time, made from boiled, salt-cured

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. They are traditionally eaten using one's fingers, as a snack food. They are sometimes served with

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, mustard and fresh bread or with lefse or

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. Historically syltelabb is served with the traditional Norwegian juleøl (English: Christmas Ale),

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and

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(like aquavit). This is because Syltelabb is a very salty dish. The Norwegian word syltelabb, consists of the two words ''sylte'' and ''labb''. ''Sylte'' means preserved. The word ''labb'' means pig feet or paw.

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